Facts

Contact person:
Lisa Björklund Boistrup
Financer:
  • The Swedish Research Council
Responsible at MaU:
Lisa Björklund Boistrup
Project members at MaU:
External project members:
  • Michelle Stephan - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Jordan Register - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • David Pugalee - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Premkumar Pugalenthi - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Mars Brakén - Åbo Akademi
  • Kim-Erik Berts - Åbo Akademi
Time frame:
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2028
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Project description

The overall purpose of the “Network for AI literacy in STEM education: Opportunities and challenges” is to bring together research for AI literacy in STEM education, carried out at three institutions: University of North C arolina at C harlotte, USA; Malmö University, Sweden; and Åbo Akademi University, Finland.

AI literacy for STEM teachers can be described as a set of competencies to understand aspects of AI, from ethical, technical, mathematical and didactic perspectives. Building on ongoing research at the C enters and projects in the participating institutions, the AI-education network aims at:

  • Facilitating Collaboration: Provide a forum for international scholars and teachers to share knowledge and experiences regarding AI literacy across cultural borders. 4
  • Enhancing Knowledge Sharing: Organize seminars, workshops, and conferences to provide platforms for presenting research, discussing new ideas, and sharing insights on AI literacy in STEM education.
  • Supporting Research and Publications: Encourage shared data collection, leading to the production of publications and research applications
  • Engaging Broader Community: Host a final hybrid conference open to all those who are interested

The network will contribute to an active and sustainable international research group that builds new knowledge concerning how pre-service and in-service STEM teachers can be supported to develop AI literacy and, by extension, support their students with the same.