Optimizing Education with AI

the LINK  |  Spring 2025

AI in the Classroom: A Learning Process

Tom Mitchell’s work with AI tools like Google’s NotebookLM explores how automatically generated, conversational learning materials — combined with data-driven insights — can personalize education, improve student engagement, and transform the future of teaching and learning.

Mr. Stehlik's Opus: Reflections on a 40-Year Teaching Life

As Mark Stehlik moves toward his next chapter, former students recall the pivotal role he played in their own stories. Explore the 40-year career of Mark Stehlik through the eyes of those that he has taught, mentored and encouraged.

More from the Spring 2025 Issue

  • Ancient text book with digital code overlay

    The LINK: Models To Help Linguists Reconstruct Ancient Languages

    Tracing languages back to their roots often presents challenges like missing words, scant evidence and countless questions. Researchers in SCS hope to tackle some of these challenges using computer models that help reconstruct ancient languages. > read the full story

  • Martial Hebert

    Toward AI and Computer Science Literacy

    A message from Martial Herbert, dean of the School of Computer Science, about the current issue of The LINK and how SCS is applying AI to transform education through improved access to instruction, personalized learning, and preparing a future-ready workforce. > read the full story

  • Graphic illustration of multi-colored lines intersecting

    Sail() Platform Revolutionizes Tech Education in Community Colleges and Beyond

    The TEEL Lab’sSail() platform is pioneering project-based, data-driven learning at community colleges and beyond  to boost tech skills, build student confidence and evolve education to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce. > read the full story

  • Digital brain overlay on top of side profile of a child.

    SCS Research Highlights Kids’ Role in AI

    Carnegie Mellon researchers are studying how young people interact with AI tools, aiming to empower kids to critically evaluate and influence AI systems by involving them in responsible design processes. > read the full story

  • Ghanaian students trying out "Hygiene Hero Cup"

    Transforming Global Hygiene Education

    After months of research, development, testing and a trip halfway around the globe, the StepUp Team, made up of students from the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), have completed a project meant to help children all over the world stay healthy. > read the full story

  • Students of various ages play and engage with the NoRILLA system under the watch of their teachers.

    Promoting Critical Thinking in AI Education Models

    AI models developed in SCS are transforming education at all levels by using novel approaches to teach critical thinking skills and improve equity for all students. > read the full story

  • CMU Tartan

    Rales HCI Fellows Bring Inclusive Technology to the Forefront of Industry

    CMU's Rales Fellows Program, founded in 2023, is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders and driving innovation by increasing access to a life-changing graduate education. > read the full story

  • CMU faculty Geoffrey Hinton

    Former CSD Faculty Geoffrey Hinton Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

    Former CMU faculty Geoffrey Hinton received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to for his foundational work in machine learning with artificial neural networks. > read the full story