Collaborative Research: Leveraging Smart Objects and AI for Understanding the Role of Lang — NSF Award to Northwestern University
Spatial thinking is a crucial skill for success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), yet we still have much to learn about how children develop this ability. This project explores how young children build spatial thinking skills during play, and how conversations with parents can influence that develop
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Leveraging Smart Objects and AI for Understanding the Role of Lang |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2523955 |
| Awardee | Northwestern University at Chicago |
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Amount obligated | $335,000 |
| Principal investigator | David Uttal |
| Program | Sci of Lrng & Augmented Intel, Human-Envi & Geographical Scis |
| Start date | 10/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Spatial thinking is a crucial skill for success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), yet we still have much to learn about how children develop this ability. This project explores how young children build spatial thinking skills during play, and how conversations with parents can influence that development. The research uses smart building blocks, fitted with sensors, and advanced artificial intelligence tools to study both the way children construct patterns and the language th |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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