In Summer 2021, researchers from Rockman et al Cooperative conducted a nationwide needs assessment to inform children’s programming being developed by Twin Cities Public Television as part of a five-year US Department of Education Ready-to-Learn grant. The programs being developed include television, digital, and analog activities, and are centered on three curricular pillars: Executive function […]
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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Ethics of AI with Youth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses one of the most complex scientific and engineering challenges in history (West & Allen, 2018; Anderson et al, 2018). With the rapid development of technology, AI permeates essentially all sectors of the economy and society. From speech recognition and natural language processing used to run chatbots or social media bots to […]
In the Black Mirror: Youth Investigations Into Artificial Intelligence
As machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to be integrated into more or more facets of society, it is vital we examine how underrepresented groups are impacted by these rapid technology developments. AI advancements in facial recognition, voice recognition, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and big data processing have benefited some groups and aspects […]
NSF: ITEST PI Meeting
Meet Alex Gurn at the 2021 NSF ITEST PI Meeting, taking place online September 22-24, 12-5 pm EST. Along with Biotech Partners and our independent evaluator Hypothesi, REA will share program strategies and research findings related to conducting STEM industry internships through COVID-19, remote learning, and the social and economic upheaval acutely experienced over the […]
What Do Parents Want Now? Children’s Virtual Programming During the Pandemic
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” —Nelson Mandela We are excited to share the results of a recent survey our team conducted in collaboration with the Association of Children’s Museums. The report, What Do Parents Want Now? Children’s Virtual Programming During the […]