Future of Work

Postdoctoral Fellowship: STEMEdIPRF: SAGE4ICE: Student Analogy Generation Empowerment for Computing Education
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Funder: National Science Foundation
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design > Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization > Future of Work > Human-Computer Interaction > Youth Experience, Learning, and Digital Practices
This project develops classroom activities, digital scaffolding tools, and an online library to guide students in creating effective analogies for learning computing concepts. By improving comprehension and persistence in introductory courses, the project aims to broaden participation and strengthen the pipeline of future computing professionals.

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E-VERIFY: Task Order 002: Mission Analytics Technology and Research for Innovative eXploitation (MATRIX)
Principal Investigator(s): Cody Buntain
Funder: Air Force Research Laboratory - Directorates Other Federal
Research Areas: Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization > Future of Work > Machine Learning, AI, Computational Linguistics, and Information Retrieval
This project focuses on developing mathematical and computational methods to advance machine learning and artificial intelligence, with applications that support U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense personnel.

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Enhancing Performance and Communication for Distributed Teams During Lunar Spacewalks
Principal Investigator(s): Susannah Paletz
Funder: NASA - Johnson Space Center Other Federal
Research Areas: Future of Work > Human-Computer Interaction > Machine Learning, AI, Computational Linguistics, and Information Retrieval
This NASA-funded project studies how mission control teams supervise astronauts during spacewalks, aiming to improve communication, manage risks, and enhance multi-team performance during Artemis EVAs. It will develop and validate countermeasures to address delays, cognitive demands, and distributed team challenges.

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