K-12 Initiatives
AI-SDM believes that cultivating an understanding of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society must begin early. Our K-12 engagement initiatives are designed to ignite curiosity and build foundational skills in young learners and empower educators to become confident leaders in AI education. We offer a range of dynamic programs, from hands-on citizen science projects that contribute to real-world research to engaging workshops for teachers and direct interactions with students through presentations and partnerships. We're helping to shape a future where the next generation is equipped to navigate an AI-enabled world.
Summer Workshops for High School Educators
Our educator workshops are designed to equip high school teachers with the knowledge, resources, and pedagogical strategies to integrate AI concepts into their existing curriculum. These interactive sessions provide educators with opportunities to explore AI fundamentals, discuss societal implications, and develop their own engaging learning modules.
Citizen Science Effort for Students
Our citizen science project offers a unique hands-on learning experience for high school students across the country. Participants engage in annotating real-world drone imagery related to disaster events, contributing valuable data to the Institute's computer vision and machine learning research for damage assessment. This project also provides a valuable opportunity for high school students to interact with and learn from graduate students who are actively leading this research, creating pathways for mentorship and a clearer understanding of higher education opportunities in AI and related fields.
Engagement with Students and Educators
We foster direct connections with both students and educators to promote AI literacy and engagement. We actively partner with organizations like the Gelfand Center at Carnegie Mellon University to host engaging presentations for visiting student groups, providing them with an introduction to the exciting world of AI and its societal implications. Additionally, our researchers and educators visit high schools to deliver informative talks for teachers, sharing insights into AI fundamentals and pedagogical strategies.
AI-SDM is one of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes funded by the NSF. Award number: 2229881. More information on existing AI institutes and related efforts is available at aiinstitutes.org.