Napjadi Letsoalo

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Dr. Napjadi Letsoalo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of translation studies, indigenous language preservation, and STEM education. Her work centers on a transformative question: how can access to cutting-edge fields like robotics be democratized for speakers of indigenous languages? Her most-cited paper, "Access to information through translation" (2022), argues that translating educational content into indigenous languages is not merely an act of linguistic inclusion, but a powerful tool for pedagogical transformation. By developing and advocating for open educational resources (OER) tailored to indigenous language speakers, Dr. Letsoalo provides a critical choice for learners to access complex technical knowledge in their mother tongues. This contribution challenges the monolingual norms of STEM education, positioning translation as a bridge to equity. While her citation count is still growing, the conceptual impact of her work is significant, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive technological future. Dr. Letsoalo’s research is essential reading for anyone interested in decolonizing education, language policy, or the global future of robotics learning.