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   Several of LIVE’s innovative learning tools were featured in Vanderbilt’s Research News. Through these innovations, LIVE is demonstrating how AI can be a powerful tool for learning, interaction, and responsible technological development. STEP is an interactive learning system that allows children to physically embody scientific concepts, transforming how… Read More

Undergraduate Samantha McLoughlin and doctoral student Zach Karas, in partnership with LIVE core faculty member Dr. Yu Huang and collaborators from the University of Notre Dame and Louisiana State University, have had their paper “Programmers’ Visual Attention on Function Call Graphs During Code Summarization“ accepted by the Automated Software… Read More

LIVE is thrilled to announce the winners from the latest cycle of its Ignite Tech Development Grant, showcasing the diverse potential of emerging learning technology innovation. This year's competition attracted a strong and diverse applicant pool from across Vanderbilt's schools and all academic levels, from undergraduates to faculty. The winning proposals focus on learning that spans the spectrum from math to empathy to AI ethics. Recipients were chosen based on their project's novelty, field significance, feasibility, scalability, sustainability and future research potential. Over the award period, LIVE's research engineer, Albert Na, will collaborate with the awardees to transform their ideas into tangible, practical and impactful tools, pushing the boundaries of learning technology development. Learn more about the Ignite Tech Grant and the application guidelines on the Ignite Tech Grant webpage.                              Read More

LIVE Faculty Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens Selected for AWS Education Equity Initiative Award Assistant Professor of Human-Centered Learning Technologies and Director of the IDEA lab,… Read More

           The Peabody Hub for Mindful AI Innovation, launched in early May by LIVE faculty members Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens and Alyssa Wise, was featured in Vanderbilt’s Research News. Powered by community contributions, the interactive gallery of student-made AI applications and projects allows visitors to experiment… Read More

Vanderbilt Researcher Uses Role-Playing Game to Explore How Kids Understand AI Artificial intelligence is transforming the world around us, but how do kids make sense of it? LIVE faculty member Dr. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens is tackling that question through a creative and engaging approach: a role-playing… Read More

Interested in data science or education technology? Join the LIVE MATHia & Metacognition Data Science Challenge this summer to analyze real-world student data, build predictive models, and compete for cash prizes. The program will run remotely from June 2 to August 1, offering ongoing mentorship and support throughout. Hosted by Drs. Read More

What does “AI literacy” mean, and how do we teach it across disciplines? On March 28, 30 students and faculty from across the university gathered for Vanderbilt’s first ever National AI Literacy Day celebration, sponsored by and featuring members of LIVE, to discuss the meaning of “AI literacy” and explore… Read More

LIVE is thrilled to announce the inaugural winners of LIVE’s Ignite Tech Development Grant. Awardees receive dedicated development time from LIVE’s Research Engineer or Computer Science Post-Doc to help them turn their new learning technology ideas into reality. The 3 winners were selected based on the novelty, impact, feasibility, and… Read More

Last week we were honored to welcome Dr. Xi Kang, Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Owen Graduate School of Management for her talk “AI Adoption in the Workplace and the Future of Work”.  There is no doubt that AI is top of mind for leaders… Read More