Design and Intelligence Lab

Ashok Goel received the Robert S. Englemore Memorial Lecture Award for his pioneering work in biologically inspired design and AI in virtual teaching!🌟 Joining Ashok at AAAI-26 was current DILab member Erik Goh and former members Jisu Kim and Ida Camacho.

Join us for the AI-ALOE Virtual Research Showcase, a digital celebration of educational AI through creativity, innovation, and community! Learn more and RSVP: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-virtua…

Join us for an AI-ALOE webinar featuring Kristy Singletary and Sean Strickland, who will share how tools like Jill Watson and SMART are transforming teaching and learning in Georgia’s technical colleges. Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00pm ET Register here: aialoe.org/webinar-ai-alo…

A core issue in the use of GenAI to support learning is whether it promotes critical thinking. The growing consensus is that the use of GenAI reduces the need for critical thinking. In contrast, @PratyushaMaiti in our @dilabgatech found that GenAI can foster critical thinking.

2025 Design Intelligence Lab Retreat is done!✅ After 3 rounds of presentations and an afternoon of engaging discussions, DILab is ready for another year of academic excellence!🔥

We’re thrilled to share a fascinating podcast from Silver Lining for Learning featuring the NSF AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education! This episode is all about how AI is revolutionizing online adult education with cutting-edge applications like Jill Watson.

Congratulations to DILab's @qiaosi_wang who formally received her PhD degree for Mutual Theory of Mind!

Read how AI TA, "Jill Watson," is enhancing online learning by handling routine questions, letting human TAs focus on complex needs. Jill’s relatable style helps create a supportive, interactive classroom environment. Link: aialoe.org/how-ai-ta-jill…

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🍽️✨ Grateful for good food and even better company. Cheers to DILab! 🥂

The Design Intelligence Lab is thrilled to announce that @PratyushaMaiti showcased Jill Watson during a breakout session at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week in Paris, France.🎉🎉

Yesterday was the first CHI deadline where my submission wasn’t the top priority—because I passed my PhD defense! 👩‍🎓 I presented my thesis on Mutual Theory of Mind for human-AI communication. I was so thrilled to see many familiar faces at my defense, on the CHI deadline day!🥹

🤖Interested in learning more about recent work on Theory of Mind and human-AI interaction? ✨We just published a summary article of our 1st workshop on Theory of Mind in Human-AI interaction, held at CHI 2024! Check it out: medium.com/human-centered…

AI-ALOE Director @AshKGoel is featured in the @educationweek article titled “Los Angeles Unified’s AI Meltdown: 5 Ways Districts Can Avoid the Same Mistakes,” covered by @AlysonRKlein. Read more: AI-ALOE Link: aialoe.org/ashok-goel-fea… EducationWeek Link: edweek.org/technology/los…

Interested in the advantages of AI personalization in education?📝DILab's Ashok Goel makes the point that AI feedback “might be right for, say, a neurotypical child and maybe not right for a neuroatypical child". #ai #aiineducation #neurotypical edweek.org/technology/ai-…

Check out The Impact of Al on Empowering Teachers and Students with DILab's Ashok Goel! @DigiEdDialogues youtu.be/VAsWIyctyjY?si…

Jill Watson was listed as one of the "Best AI Tools For Teachers!" in The Tech Advocate's article!👏 Check it out now!! thetechedvocate.org/how-to-ai-best… #ai #JillWatson #aiassistant #teachers #bestaitool

The Jill Watson team had the amazing opportunity to present to the Postsecondary Success group on Wednesday as part of Atlanta Learning Week!🔥 Special thanks to Spencer Rugaber, David Joyner, Sandeep Kakar, Karan Taneja, and Ploy Thajchayapong!

All the DILab teams came together and had a great time collaborating during the Design and Intelligence Lab 2024 Retreat!🎉💯 #ai #research #designandintelligence #goteam #teamretreat #gatech

Great time at the @dilabgatech Holiday Social!🎉 Good conversation, delicious food, and the best white elephant exchange! Many thanks to all who attended and happy holidays!🎊

Congratulations to Qiaosi "Chelsea" Wang for acceptance of her proposal to the ACM CHI conference for a CHI 2024 Workshop on Theory of Mind on Human-AI Interaction!