Dr. Inbal Klein Avraham presented her latest research at the Israeli Conference of Education Research, held in Acre.

Dr. Inbal Klein Avraham presented her latest research at the Israeli Conference of Education Research, held in Acre. In her talk, “What do people know about generative artificial intelligence? Developing an assessment tool for multiple knowledge dimensions”, she showcased a collaborative project conducted with Ruth Savir, Osnat Atias, Ido Roll, and Ayelet Baram-Tsabari. In this study, the team developed and validated a performance-based, two-dimensional assessment tool designed to measure the public’s knowledge of AI and generative AI. The conference provided researchers, educators, and practitioners with an opportunity to discuss and share insights on the role of artificial intelligence in society and education.

Dr. Elad Yacobson Presented at the Master-AI Competition and Conference in July: “Improving Research Students’ Communication Skills Through LLMs”

This competition was organized by the IUCC (Inter-University Computation Center) with the support of AWS. It focused on the use of AI tools in higher education to advance research, enhance teaching, and improve services for students. Our proposal was selected as one of only 9 finalists from dozens of submissions.

Dr. Elad Yacobson Presented at the Falling Walls Lab in July: “Breaking the Wall of Social Polarization”

This competition is organized by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) in collaboration with the Israeli Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Its goal is to provide a platform for young researchers to showcase innovative, groundbreaking ideas with the potential to positively impact science, society, and the environment. Our proposal was selected as one of 15 finalists from nearly 100 submissions.
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Two of Our Papers are Featured in NARST’s Upcoming Virtual Event: Science Denial and Disinformation: Teaching and Learning in Uncertain Times

This upcoming panel, showcasing two of our papers, will include presentations and discussion on the role of science education in addressing misinformation and public distrust in science, with a focus on promoting critical dialogue and the value of scientific practices for the collective good.

Read the special issue here: https://tinyurl.com/ex642xt4

Register for the Zoom event at: https://tinyurl.com/5n6bs48u (Wednesday, Sept. 17th @ 3 PM EDT)

We gathered in Hanover to rethink science communication in the age of AI

As part of the ALIES project, we brought together 30 brilliant researchers from across the globe for a three-day Scoping Workshop in Hanover, Germany. Our focus: how AI is reshaping science, science communication, and education. Today, AI is no longer just a tool. It is becoming a collaborator, shaping how knowledge is produced and shared, from generating hypotheses and designing experiments to analyzing data and even writing manuscripts. This shift raises big questions about the future of science and society. At the Xplanatorium Herrenhausen, with the generous support of the Volkswagen Foundation, we tackled these questions in an inspiring setting, drawing on expertise from science communication, education, AI research, and beyond

Congratulations to Shakked Dabran-Zivan on winning first place in the DRI!

Shakked Dabran-Zivan’s research was awarded first place in the DRI – Developing Comprehensive Response to Online Misinformation and Disinformation in Israel – call for proposals, initiated by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) with support from the European Union. The expert committee praised the research for its innovation, contribution to understanding disinformation, and potential impact on policy and practice.