Delvah Mabaso

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Dr. Delvah Mabaso is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of language access, educational technology, and robotics pedagogy. Her work centers on a critical challenge: how to democratize STEM education for speakers of indigenous languages. Mabaso’s most-cited paper, "Access to information through translation" (2022), argues that translating robotics curricula into indigenous languages is not merely a linguistic exercise but a transformative tool for teaching and learning. She demonstrates that developing open educational resources (OER) in these languages empowers learners by providing them with the choice to engage with complex technical content in their mother tongue, thereby breaking down barriers to participation in high-tech fields. While her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of this vital area—her contribution is foundational, establishing a framework for inclusive robotics education. Mabaso’s work challenges the assumption that technical knowledge must be mediated through dominant languages, positioning translation as a key strategy for equitable access to information and the future of STEM.