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PennGSE AI & Education Symposium

04-24-26 - 04-25-26
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Penn Graduate School of Education
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AI x Education Symposium Poster

The AI Education Symposium @ PennGSE convenes leading scholars, educators, students, and partners to examine the future of teaching, learning, research, and policy in the age of AI through a plenary discussion and hands-on breakout villages. The program highlights PennGSE's AI ecosystem, featuring live demonstrations, student and faculty research, and practical workshops..

Available online or in person (limited seats).

Symposium Program 

 

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Speakers

Headshot of Seiji Isotani Seiji Isotani Graduate School of Education Associate Professor and Faculty Director, Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Program, Penn GSE

Dr. Seiji Isotani is an internationally recognized learning scientist and engineer. His work bridges computer science and public policy, with a focus on bringing AI to resource-constrained environments through his "AIED Unplugged" methodology. Currently the President of the International Artificial Intelligence in Education Society, Dr. Isotani previously helped shape Brazil’s national K–12 computer science curriculum, impacting over 40 million students.

 Sarah Newman headshot Sarah Newman Director of Art & Education, metaLAB at Harvard

Dr.Newman works at the intersection of research and art to explore how emerging technologies embed historical social and ethical challenges. As the Co-Founder of the Data Nutrition Project, she designs tools for responsible AI development. Her work uses interactive art and creative methodologies to engage the public in critical reflections on the philosophical dimensions of artificial intelligence.

 Lydia Logan Headshot Lydia Logan VP, Global Education and Workforce Development, IBM

Lydia Logan leads IBM’s global corporate social responsibility initiatives, including the commitment to skill 30 million people by 2030. A thought leader in AI literacy and public-private partnerships, she oversees programs like IBM SkillsBuild, which provides free AI and STEM training to students and educators worldwide. Her career has been dedicated to advancing national education policy and driving social impact through technology. 

 Gabriela Gambi headshot Gabriela Gambi Education Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Gabriela Gambi is a public policy and innovation expert focused on digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean. At the IDB, she leads initiatives like Edutec, which helps teachers self-assess their digital competencies. With extensive experience in the Brazilian Ministry of Culture and as a Special Adviser to the Mayor of São Paulo, she specializes in using data science and human-centered design to address systemic educational inequalities.

 Janice Gobert Headshot Janice Gobert Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, Rutgers University

Dr. Janice D. Gobert is a pioneering learning scientist and a leading expert in AI-driven STEM education. She is the creator of Inq-ITS, a patented intelligent tutoring system that leverages machine learning and natural language processing to provide real-time, fine-grained assessments of science inquiry. With six patents and a global reach spanning 94 countries, her work focuses on using AI as a "great equalizer" to support authentic learning and empower teachers with actionable classroom data.