Xiaoming Zhai

The development of a competent science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing (STEM+C) workforce in the era of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is crucial for the nation's economic growth, security, and global competitiveness. To achieve this goal, initiatives that combine a robust understanding of core STEM concepts with competence in computational thinking (CT) and AI are needed. With this goal in mind, the National Center on Generative AI for Uplifting STEM+C Educa...

In this project, the researchers will collaboratively develop, refine, and validate an artificial intelligence (AI) supported classroom assessment tool to measure middle-school students' reasoning patterns when engaging in the practice of scientific argumentation about ecosystem phenomena. The AI-supported assessments will target the measurement of key components required by the practice of scientific argumentation and support various students' reasoning patterns when students engage in argu...