Ongoing Research
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Data Science Institute looking for students for project using AI models to better understand new languages
Languages are constantly evolving and adapting to the world around them. Most approaches to learning new languages are rigid and don’t account for colloquialisms and outside influence, especially in the case of low-resource languages such as Hindi. The formal Hindi vocabulary taught by most textbooks is hardly going to help… Read MoreJan. 6, 2023
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Becoming a better negotiator: applying deep learning for negotiation research
Negotiation analysis can provide valuable information to scholars who research negotiation and conflict. What conditions help in overcoming differences to reach harmonious terms? What techniques can be used to soften firm positions and reach a mutually beneficial agreement? What role do long-term relationships play in coming to… Read MoreNov. 8, 2022
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Deep Learning in Archaeology: Understanding the Composition of Ancient Mortars
Mortar sample taken at Caesarea’s Cruzader cathedral: (upper left) Eastern façade of the Cathedral; (lower left) mortar sample location marked with a flag; (lower right) close-up photo of the mortar sample location before taking the sample. Mortar is an essential part of construction, and has been used by builders for… Read MoreOct. 27, 2022
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Project WISE: Wearables for Teachers, Enabling Real-Time Instructional Feedback
Project WISE is working to develop a measurement tool that can measure teachers’ implementation of evidence-based behavior management practices in general and special education classrooms. Typically, researchers and school administrators will use systematic direct observation (SDO) to collect data on teacher practices; however, this can be resource intensive… Read MoreJan. 18, 2022