Amy Domenique Gadsden

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Amy Domenique Gadsden is a dedicated educator and researcher whose work centers on robotics education, project-based learning, and broadening participation in STEM. Her most influential contribution is the paper "Board 64: ROS as an Undergraduate Project-based Learning Enabler" (2020, 6 citations), which demonstrates how the Robot Operating System (ROS) can serve as a powerful, accessible platform for hands-on, interdisciplinary undergraduate projects. This work provides a practical framework for integrating industry-relevant robotics tools into curricula, preparing students for emerging careers in automation, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. Gadsden also co-authored "Take Flight Robotics: A STEM Education Workshop for High School Students" (2020, 3 citations), detailing a week-long summer outreach program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This initiative directly engaged high school students in robotics, aiming to spark early interest and build a pipeline into STEM fields. Through her research and outreach, Gadsden has made a tangible impact on both undergraduate pedagogy and pre-college STEM recruitment, addressing critical workforce needs while fostering diversity and inclusion in engineering.