Scholar
Benjamin Nye
Google Scholar ID: zThV9mUAAAAJ
University of Southern California, Institute for Creative Technologies
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,447
H-index
17
i10-index
20
Publications
20
Co-authors
79
list available
Contact
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Published several papers (see Google Scholar for details), involved in various research projects such as the ONR STEM Grand Challenge.
Research Experience
- Worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis, collaborating with Art Graesser and Xiangen Hu on integrating AutoTutor dialogs into Algebra I mathematics as part of the ONR STEM Grand Challenge. Currently researching methods to integrate multiple intelligent tutoring systems as part of the PAL3 (Personalized Assistant for Life-Long Learning) and ET (ElectronixTutor) projects at USC-ICT. Also researching engagement (ENGAGE).
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2011, advised by Professor Barry G. Silverman. B.S. with Honors in Computer Engineering from Trinity College in May 2005, advised by Professor David J. Ahlgren.
Background
- Director of Learning Sciences at the University of Southern California, Institute for Creative Technologies (USC-ICT). Primary research focuses on intelligent tutoring systems, intelligent agents, and learning technologies for development. Long-term goal is to expand access to Intelligent Tutoring Systems to benefit disadvantaged communities and eventually developing countries.
Miscellany
- Interested in issues of development as freedom, sees education as a core issue that will drive socio-economic divides over the foreseeable future. Focused on addressing global poverty through the development of educational tools.
