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AI and Longevity: Reshaping Education and Human Potential
April 11, 2025 | 1:30-3:00 PM
Join the Institute of Learning Technology at Teachers College in welcoming scientist and innovator Joe Betts-LaCroix, CEO of Retro Biosciences. He will share how his team is using AI and biotechnology to extend human lifespans and improve health. Following his talk, experts in psychology, education, and business will join him to analyze the challenges and opportunities these innovations bring to education.
The Institute for Learning Technologies has embarked on a number of research projects that explore the learning, understanding, and motivational effectiveness of providing visualizations, animations, and physical embodiments to teach math, science, and literacy. This work has been using a variety of technologies, including Lego robotics with NXT controllers, Pico boards, Scratch and Mindstorms software, and Flash-based animations.