Research

Research

My research agenda explores

How human identity influences interactions with and learning of technology
How policy and governance mechanisms are shaped by intersectional positionalities of individuals or groups

particularly within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science (CS) education.

At UNC Charlotte, I teach Intro AI courses and contribute to NSF-funded research projects within the Center for Humane AI Studies (CHAIS), the Center for Education Innovation Research (CEIR) Lab, and the Human-Centered Computing (HCC) Lab.
At CRA, I support research and outreach across multiple NSF-funded initiatives and serve as the lead Fellow for the NAIRR Pilot Expansion AI EDU RCN. Supporting the LEVELUP AI Initative and the NSF NAIRR Expansions conferences and supporting Fellow.
As the Global Focal Point for the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (UNMGCY) Science-Policy Interface I advocate globally for equitable access to STEM education, mental health, gender/sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), and sustainable human-centered technology development and deployment.

My areas of research build on :

The Human-AI Interaction Ecosystem Framework,
The AI Identity Boundary Object model—which examines how identity shapes the creation, perception, and use of AI
The Higher Education AI Readiness (HEAIR) Framework
Universal AI Literacy Framework (Higher Education) that advocates a shift from techno-centric AI education to an interdisciplinary, socio-technical curriculum.
Collaborative Active Learning and Inclusivity (CALI) Framework

Some methodologies for an interdisciplinary approach to research that I've engaged in

RQ1 and RQ2:

Autoethnography (Ellis, 2011)
Grounded Thematic Literature Synthesis (Thomas & Harden, 2008)
Policy Discourse and Stakeholder Consultations (e.g., Yanow, 2000; Hajer, 2005)

RQ3:

Conceptual Framework Synthesis (Jabareen, 2009)
Grounded Thematic Literature Synthesis (Thomas & Harden, 2008)
Stakeholder Co-Design (Sanders & Stappers, 2008)
Climate Survey (Dillman et al., 2014 – tailored for educational context)

RQ4:

Systematic Literature Review (Booth et al., 2016)
Educational Design-Based Research (EDR) (McKenney & Reeves, 2013)
Delphi Method and Thematic Analysis (Linstone & Turoff, 1975; Saldana, 2021)

RQ5:

Survey Study (Creswell & Creswell, 2018)

RQ6:

Mixed-Methods Experimental Design (Creswell & Creswell, 2018)
Interviews thematic analysis (Strauss and Corbin 1997, Saldana, 2021)
Interaction Analysis (Jordan & Henderson, 1995)

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