Projects

AI Institute for Engaged Learning

The National Science Foundation AI Institute for Engaged Learning (ENGAGE AI Institute)

ExplainIt

An innovative explanation-based classroom response system that provides real-time support to undergraduate STEM students and instructors

Hearing each other’s voices

Community Models for Professional Learning for Teachers and Researchers

Integrating Biology and Computer Science through Embodied Robotics in Elementary Classrooms (Bio+CS)

A collaborative initiative that brings together researchers to explore innovative approaches to teaching biology and computational thinking in elementary classrooms through embodied robotics.

Integrating Students Interests, Identities and Ways of Knowing with Network Visualization Tools to Explore Data Literacy Concepts

PrimaryAI: Scaling Up AI Education for Upper Elementary Students with Immersive Problem-Based Learning

PRIMARYAI integrates AI learning experiences into elementary science education.

Promoting epistemic critique and revision with the Model and Evidence Mapping Environment (SEEDS 2)

A collaborative, Level II project in the Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments area and technology enabled learning topic cluster

Representational Reasoning Assistant: Building AI Models to Help Middle School Students Interpret Science Diagrams

This project aims to support teachers as they provide in the moment help to students who are using and interpreting representations.

Representations for Teachers as Learners (RepTaL)

Teacher Cognition and Learning about Incorporating Science Representations in Elementary Classrooms

SCALE K-12 SCalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement

The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) network addresses the urgent need for a rapid increase in the skilled microelectronics workforce.

Semiconductor Informal Learning Initiative through Community-Oriented Networks using Tangibles and Mixed Reality (SILICON)

A National Science Foundation-funded collaborative project designed to introduce middle school students (Grades 6–8) to semiconductor concepts through engaging, hands-on informal STEM learning experiences.

Visualizing Funds of Identity (VFOI)

Seeks to build on and expand established theory and practice surrounding funds of identity (FOI)