Learn from members of the CIRCLS community, what drives their work, and what they think about emerging technologies for teaching and learning. If you are interested in sharing your CIRCLS perspective, please fill out this form.
Arun Balajiee Lekshmi Narayanan
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Arun Balajiee Lekshmi Narayanan is a Ph.D. student in the Intelligent Systems Program at
Jonathan Foster: Advancing Argumentation with AI
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Dr. Jonathan Foster researches how human language and computer vision technologies, imbued with AI,
Greg Chung
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Greg Chung is the Associate Director of Technology and Research Innovation at the University
Carly Leannah: Language Equality for Deaf Learners
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Carly Leannah researches how learning American Sign Language shapes learners’ embodied cognition processes.
Samiha Marwan: Programming Gets Easier Through Feedback
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Dr. Samiha Marwan advances students’ learning by designing automated solutions for timely and meaningful
Aditi Mallavarapu: Supporting Large Groups’ Open-Ended Learning
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Dr. Aditi Mallavarapu designs intelligent aids to support collaborative, open-ended learning.
Martina Rau
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Martina Rau is the director of the Learning, Representations, & Technology lab and Associate
Reneé Cassuto
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Reneé Cassuto is CEO/Co-Founder at OT App Design, LLC, a research and development company.
Jewoong Moon: All Students Playfully Learn Together
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Dr. Jewoong Moon develops inclusive learning environments to support underrepresented students with disabilities.
Francisco Castro: Empowering People Through Creative Computing
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Dr. Francisco Castro empowers learners through human-centered design of creative technologies.
Angela Stewart: Tech that Takes Back Power
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Dr. Angela Stewart creates educational technologies that empower teachers and students of color.
Melissa Rasberry
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Melissa Rasberry is the Director of Professional Learning and Leading at the Friday Institute.