CAIRE Research Lab

05/02/2026

04/28/2026

🚀 CAIRE Research Lab | Highlights from AERA, NSTA, and NARST 2026

Over the past two weeks, the CAIRE Research Lab at Washington State University contributed to AERA Annual Meeting, NSTA National Conference, and NARST Annual International Conference with 16 presentations and leadership engagements.

Across these conferences, CAIRE advanced conversations on AI and science education—from research to practice:

🟢 AERA: Leading and contributing to discussions on AI-supported feedback, 3D learning, and the role of emerging technologies in education.

🟢 NSTA: Tingting Li co-led a full-day workshop supporting science educators in designing NGSS-aligned assessments using AI tools.

🟢 NARST: Presenting across multiple sessions, including a featured paper set on 3D learning progressions and the ADAPT-AI platform.

This conference season reflects CAIRE’s growing role in shaping human-centered AI for science education—through research leadership, teacher engagement, and collaborative innovation.

💡 Grateful for the conversations, partnerships, and momentum.

🔗 Read more: https://labs.wsu.edu/caire/2026/04/27/2026-conference-season/

04/16/2026

Getting ready for hashtag in Seattle! 🏔️
The CAIRE Research Lab is headed to Seattle this Sunday through Tuesday to share our latest research.

📌 Our presentations delve into the intersection of AI for Science Education, NGSS, and 3D Learning with a focus on transforming teaching and learning.

We have an exciting lineup this year, including: Related Paper Sets, SC-Organized Paper Sets, and Symposia

Check out the flyers below ⬇️ for our full schedule and session details.
https://labs.wsu.edu/caire/narst-2026-annual-conference/

If you’re attending NARST, we’d love to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of science education! 🤝

04/03/2026

🚀 Ready to revolutionize science assessment with AI?

Join us on April 15 at for an immersive Pre-conference Institute! We’re moving beyond theory into high-impact practice. National Science Teaching Association

Our pre-conference workshop is all about empowering you. Together with Tingting Li, Joe Krajcik, and Selin Akgun, you’ll explore how to create three-dimensional (3D) assessments, supported by a powerful generative AI tool and guided by your teacher’s expertise.

🧰 Leave the session with more than just notes—walk away with a full toolkit ready for your classroom or district! ✨ Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/g7psY9UD

🛠️ What to expect: 6+ hours of hands-on development and our latest AI tool.

📍 Location: Anaheim, CA

🔗 https://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-anaheim-2026-professional-learning-institute-7

03/31/2026

📣 Washington State Elementary Science Teachers (Grades 4–5) — Join Our AI + Science Assessment Design Study!

Are you interested in how responsible AI can support teachers in designing meaningful science assessments?

Researchers from Washington State University, WSU College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, in partnership with American Institutes for Research, are inviting a group of elementary science teachers across Washington to participate in a research study focused on AI-supported tools that help teachers design NGSS-aligned science assessment tasks.

This project focuses on supporting teachers’ assessment design — NOT student use of AI tools.

👩‍🏫 What you’ll do:

🔹 Use an AI-supported tool to design science assessment tasks aligned with your curriculum
🔹 Implement the teacher-designed tasks in your classroom
🔹 Share feedback to help improve tools built for real classroom contexts
🎁 What you’ll receive:

✅ High-quality, no-cost professional learning
✅ Clock hours for attending project’s professional learning
✅ Free access to AI-supported assessment design tools
✅ A stipend of up to $1,500
📩 Interested?

📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g3TM3Vr9

We would greatly appreciate colleagues and partners across Washington helping share this opportunity with interested teachers. Washington Science Teachers Association, NEWESD 101 (NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101), Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

03/17/2026

📚 How is AI reshaping the science classroom?
WLNS 6 News recently featured our research led by CAIRE co-director Dr. Tingting Li. This segment highlights our work with the ADAPT-AI system, demonstrating how AI can function as a powerful scaffolding tool to support teachers and enhance student engagement in science learning.

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03/09/2026

📣 Attention 4th & 5th Grade Science Teachers in Washington State!

Are you curious about how hashtag can support science teaching and learning—and want to explore it with real classroom tools and support? We’re launching a new research study on AI in science education, and we’re looking for a small group of elementary science teachers to join us.

What’s in it for you?
✅ No‑cost, high‑quality professional learning
✅ Clock hours for your time
✅ Free access to AI‑enabled science assessment tools
✅ A stipend of up to $1,500

This is a hands‑on opportunity to shape how AI is used in elementary science classrooms, while gaining practical tools you can use right away.

Interested in learning more or getting involved?

Email [email protected] or fill out the brief interest form: https://lnkd.in/g3TM3Vr9

Feel free to share with colleagues who might be interested—we’d love to work with you!