热点大瓜

Dates
September 26-27, 2025

Location
University at Buffalo North Campus

Convened by:
Sunha Kim, Associate Professor, Educational Data Science Program, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Nojin Kwak, Vice Provost for International Education and Professor of Communication, University at Buffalo

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in education is revolutionizing learning environments, reshaping research methodologies, and transforming pedagogical strategies worldwide. This conference delves into the profound impact of AI and data science in education, with a particular focus on insights connected to South Korea, including its pioneering contributions. The conference will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Jo Boaler, Nomellini and Olivier Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, and Dr. Craig Enders, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), along with contributions from esteemed scholars, including professors from Seoul National University.

South Korea has emerged as a leading advocate in harnessing AI and data science to enhance student engagement, personalize learning experiences, and optimize large-scale educational assessments. This conference will spotlight key innovations such as the development of AI-driven digital textbooks, big data collection and analytics for education, free software packages for educational data science, and automated scoring systems.

By fostering dialogue between international and Korean scholars, this conference will offer a comprehensive exploration of AI and data science’s transformative role in shaping the future of education. The conference will delve into the intersection of technology and pedagogy, the potential of AI and data science integration in education, and their broader implications for global learning systems, with a particular emphasis on South Korea’s innovative approaches and contributions to this field.