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Kelli Paul

Social Sciences · Indiana University

OpenAlex ORCID
Career Development and DiversityScience Education and PerceptionsChild Development and Digital TechnologyEngineering Education and Curriculum DevelopmentDiverse Educational Innovations Studies

Publications

40

Citations

143

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

24

Publishing since 2002

Research summary
AI-generated

Kelli Paul studies how children and families learn science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), especially in informal settings like museums, libraries, homes, and after-school programs. The research examines topics such as engineering identity, problem-solving through failure, collaborative learning in makerspaces, and how educators and caregivers support young learners. It also explores professional development for educators who run these outreach programs.

Informal STEM and engineering educationEngineering identity and outreach for youthFailure-based problem solving and learningFamily and caregiver engagement in STEMEducator professional development

Publication activity has grown notably in recent years, with a marked increase in 2024 and continued output in 2025.

Generated by claude-opus-4-8 from public bibliographic data · Jul 11, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.6/year recently
17182019: 2 publications192020: 7 publications2021222023: 4 publications232024: 13 publications13242025: 6 publications2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Proceedings.×4
  • International Journal of STEM Education×1
  • Education Sciences×1
  • Journal of Engineering Education×1
  • Journal of Learning and Teaching in Digital Age×1

This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 11, 2026.

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