Paper ID #42127Open-source Robotics for Academics: A Platform that Grows with the UserDr. Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is a professor, author, researcher, mentor, role model, prolific speaker, and a STEM trailblazer. In her efforts to increase the number of women and historically marginalized and minoritized students earning degrees in computer science, computer, electrical, and software engineering at her university, she co-founded the Rose Building Undergraduate Diversity professional development, networking, and scholarship program in 2008. Since its inception, there have