Justin Major

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Justin Major is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of engineering education, equity, and K-12 STEM engagement. His most cited paper, “Unplugged Robotics to Increase K-12 Students’ Engineering Interest and Attitudes” (2018, 26 citations), addresses a critical barrier in computing education: the lack of resources and professional development that prevents many schools from integrating engineering into their curricula. Major’s contribution here is significant—he demonstrates how low-cost, “unplugged” robotics activities can effectively spark engineering interest and positive attitudes among students, even in under-resourced settings. This work has practical implications for broadening participation in STEM, particularly for students who might otherwise be excluded from computing education. Beyond this paper, Major’s research consistently explores how systemic inequities shape students’ pathways into engineering, with a focus on identity, social class, and access. His scholarship is notable for its commitment to actionable, equity-centered solutions that challenge the assumption that technology alone drives workforce development. For students and researchers interested in making engineering education more inclusive, Justin Major’s work offers both critical insight and a clear path forward.