2026 Science x AI x Engineering Workshop

The Lab-to-Classroom research group conducts research at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, and education. We are interested in how educators and researchers can work together to improve education.

2026 Science x AI x Engineering Workshop:听
Science x AI x Engineering: Where Real Life, Data & Design Meet

January 19, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm EST
Gasson Hall, Boston College

Please join us on Jan. 19th (MLK Day) for an interactive workshop focused on how to integrate science, AI, and engineering to support student learning.

Registration is free!听

Schedule

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听9:15 - 9:30听听搁别驳颈蝉迟谤补迟颈辞苍
听9:30 - 10:00听听Breakfast + Networking
听10:00 - 10:30听听Welcome Address by Dr. Brian K. Smith,听
听Lynch School of Education Associate Dean of Research & Hosts听

听10:30 - 11:20听

听11:30 - 12:20听

听Breakout Rooms

听10 minute break between rooms

听12:30 - 1:15听听Working Lunch
听1:15 - 2:00听听Gallery Walk
听2:00 - 2:55听

听Keynote Speaker

听Casey Cuny - 2024 California Teacher of the Year

听2:55 - 3:00听听Wrap up and Thank you

Keynote

Casey Cuny

Casey Cuny

2024 California Teacher of the Year



Speakers

Brian K. Smith, Ph.D.

Brian K. Smith, Ph.D.

Honorable David S. Nelson Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Lynch School of Education & Human Development



Ido Davidesco, Ph.D

Ido Davidesco, Ph.D

Assistant Professor and Director of the Lab-to-Classroom Research Group
Lynch School of Education and Human Development



Na鈥檃ma Av-Shalom, Ph.D

Na鈥檃ma Av-Shalom, Ph.D

Postdoctoral Scholar
Lynch School of Education and Human Development



Aaron M. Kyle, Ph.D.

Aaron M. Kyle, Ph.D.

Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Duke University



Leslie Bondaryk, MS

Leslie Bondaryk, MS

Chief Technology Officer
The Concord Consortium



Event Organizers

Rachael Sabelli, M.Sc

Rachael Sabelli, M.Sc

Project Manager for the Lab-to-Classroom initiative



Kira Gousios

Kira Gousios

Research Coordinator for the Lab-to-Classroom Research Group



Breakout Rooms:

Robotic Arm Demo

  • Facilitators: Dr. Ido Davidesco and Na鈥檃ma Av-Shalom
  • Description: TBD

Design and Engineering Process

  • Facilitator: Aaron Kyle
  • Description: TBD

AI and Computational Thinking

  • Facilitator: Leslie Bondaryk
  • Description: TBD

Professional Development

The Lynch School is a Massachusetts-approved provider of Professional Development Points (PDPs). 6 PDPs will be provided upon completion of the workshop sessions and all workshop assignments. There is an optional online course that follows the workshop where teachers have the opportunity to earn an additional 4 PDPs. We encourage non-Massachusetts practitioners and educators to also participate in these opportunities. Non-Massachusetts participants will receive a certificate of completion that can be applied towards state-specific professional development requirements.

Please note that participants will not receive academic credit nor a transcript documenting their participation in this workshop series through Boston College. However, all participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and Professional Development points to apply to their professional development plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking: There is paid parking in the Commonwealth Ave. Garage. For more information on parking,听

Visit the 成人快手Transportation and Parking website

Map: Coming soon

Dietary Restrictions: Coming soon

Unable to attend at the last minute: Coming soon

Professional Development: Coming soon

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