Congratulations to Dr. Peng He, Assistant Professor in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, on receiving a $50,000 award from Microsoft’s 2025 AI for Good initiative.
The grant will support the development of an AI-Empowered Group Argumentation Coordinator designed to promote equitable science learning in middle school classrooms. The project leverages large language models and Microsoft Azure technologies to scaffold real-time, evidence-based classroom discussions and ensure inclusive student participation.
The system will be co-designed with Washington state teachers and piloted in 6–8 classrooms. Dr. He will collaborate with Dr. Andy Cavagnetto and Dr. Tingting Li to advance research at the intersection of science education and human–AI interaction.
We celebrate this recognition of impactful, equity-focused innovation in science education.
Read the official university announcement.