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Dr. Julia Merino is a leading voice in inclusive STEAM education, dedicated to dismantling barriers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Her research centers on the intersection of educational robotics, gender equity, and diversity, with a core mission to make computational thinking and hands-on learning accessible to all students. Her most influential work, "Educational Robotics for All: Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEAM" (2020, 22 citations), establishes a foundational framework for using robotics as a tool to foster inclusion and integrate diverse groups into STEAM fields. Building on this, Dr. Merino developed and analyzed the massive open online course "STEAM4ALL," as detailed in her 2021 paper (2 citations), which explores participant engagement and the critical role of Module 2 on Gender and STEAM. Through her innovative curriculum design and pedagogical research, Dr. Merino is actively shaping a more equitable future in education, proving that robotics can be a powerful vehicle for both learning and social change. Her work is essential reading for educators and researchers committed to broadening participation in STEAM.