Jeremy Riel
Email Address: jriel2@uic.eduCollege: Education Department: Educational Psychology
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Webpage: https://education.uic.edu/profiles/riel-jeremy/
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
I conduct applied research and development in the following areas: - Artificial intelligence / machine learning - Emerging technologies and media for learning - Game-based / play-based learning - Simulations - Online / distance learning - Learning design Undergraduate and graduate students will work with me on projects through one or more of these groups that they are interested in: - I direct the Teaching and Research with AI Learning (TRAILblazer) Lab (www.trailblazerlab.org), where we design tools for teaching and learning using AI, emerging technologies, and game-based learning approaches. - I am affiliated with the Institute of Government and Public Affairs where I am doing research on AI/technology policy in education, as well as safe and responsible AI. If any of these interest you, I would enjoy meeting you and considering you for a position in my lab! Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10 Qualifications of a Student:
I am looking for motivated and organized students from any major, preferably juniors and seniors (although any can apply). Students will develop their skills in technology design, learning design, and research skills. Students who work with me will be involved on applied research and development projects that will be published and ideally implemented in real-world settings. I am particularly looking for students with the following skills, but all interested students are encouraged to apply! - Curious people wanting to improve the world! - Students interested in integrating more play, fun, and excitement into learning through the things we design - Self-starter and able to independently do work, but ready to ask for assistance when needed - Highly organized and able to complete tasks with established due dates - Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in conducting web research to independently solve challenges - Programming skills, particularly experience with Python, web APIs, mobile apps, and web/front-end interface design - Generative AI skills, particularly with getting correct and appropriate results by iteratively evaluating outputs and practicing responsible genAI work/disclosure - Team projects and asynchronous/online work with a group (e.g., Google Docs, Teams/Slack) - Writing skills, particularly for communicating findings in conference and research papers Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
If selected, students will work on the following tasks: - Attending weekly lab meetings - Programming, developing software projects and prototypes, web design, and media production (e.g., podcasts, videos) - based on skill level. - Supporting data collection and analysis efforts for projects - Organizing project deliverables and deadlines - Web research and tech news monitoring - Developing skills in drafting papers, posters, and presentations to communicate findings with the academic community - Administrative support, as needed My goal is to support undergraduate and graduate researchers in developing core skills to be successful in the modern research world! Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
