VIABLE Lab Receives OpenAI Research Grant
Dr. Anthony Botelho and Chip Li secure OpenAI Researcher Access Program grant to advance research in educational AI applications.
We are proud to announce that VIABLE Lab has been awarded a research grant through OpenAI's Researcher Access Program. Led by Dr. Anthony Botelho (PI) and Chip Li (Co-PI), this grant will support our ongoing work in responsible AI deployment in educational contexts.
Project Focus
The project, titled "InterLearn: Advancing Fair, Inclusive, and Adaptive Educational Technologies," will focus on several key research initiatives:
- Investigating the effective use of large language models (LLMs) in educational environments
- Developing explainable AI (XAI) systems for providing personalized student feedback
- Creating safe and reliable AI tools to enhance learning outcomes
- Ensuring fairness and inclusivity in AI-powered educational technologies
Research Team
The project brings together expertise in AI and education:
- Dr. Anthony Botelho (PI) - Director of the VIABLE Lab, expert in learning analytics and AI in education
- Chip Li (Co-PI) - PhD student specializing in educational data mining and AI applications
Grant Details
The $5,000 award will support our research through 2024-2025, enabling us to advance our understanding of how AI can be responsibly integrated into educational technology while prioritizing student success and ethical considerations.
Impact
This grant will help accelerate our research in developing fair and inclusive AI-powered educational tools, with a particular focus on:
- Creating adaptive learning environments that respond to individual student needs
- Developing transparent and explainable AI systems for education
- Ensuring equitable access to AI-enhanced learning opportunities
- Building tools that support both students and educators in their learning journey