
Explore mutual trust in human-AI teams through metacognition. Gain insights into the role of metacognitive abilities in fostering collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence systems.

Explore a theoretically-grounded framework for assured machine learning in high-stakes domains, focusing on the intersection of symbolic methods and deep learning.

Explore symbolic reasoning using language model agents in this talk by Prof. Swarat Chaudhuri. Gain insights into cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and symbolic methods.

Explore language agents as a critical evolutionary step in AI, focusing on LLM research and its implications for advancing artificial intelligence capabilities.

Explore pro-social language models with Dartmouth's Soroush Vosoughi, examining their potential for positive societal impact and ethical AI development.

Explore human-aware planning and metacognitive AI with insights from Sarath Sreedharan, focusing on incomplete model-knowledge and AI-human interaction.

Exploring quantitative approaches to study metacognition and consciousness, focusing on confidence judgments, perceptual awareness, and their neural underpinnings.

Explore compositional thinking and metacognition in large language models, from basic word prediction to complex skill development, with Princeton's Sanjeev Arora.

Curiosity encourages independent thinking and lifelong learning. When people begin to ask questions, seek answers, and explore ideas beyond classrooms, they become more confident and problem-solvers. Self-learning is not a skill but a mindset. It takes ownership of an individual’s growth and turns c

Parents and educators often wonder how children truly learn and what happens when we don’t trust their natural curiosity. In this intimate and thought-provoking talk, a parent and lifelong learner shares the story of an “accidental experiment” in unschooling with their own children. From the quiet m

A diploma often symbolizes success, but does it truly reflect independent thinking? In this talk, the speaker challenges the idea that formal education alone develops critical and original thinkers. By exploring the gaps between academic achievement and real intellectual independence, the talk encou

Neuro learning reveals how the brain weaves its internal threads to build new pathways for thinking and understanding. Emotion, attention, and the reward system enhance memory and motivation, and applying neuroscience principles creates learning environments that foster deep learning and leave a las

Dr. Farah Nadeem talks about unlocking one's student agency through hidden curriculum in classrooms. With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Dr, Farah Nadeem leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to dismantle barriers to educational access

How empathetic education will create a new world of learners across the globe Dr. Kim Ferguson is a developmental and cultural psychologist whose work explores how children grow, learn, and thrive across diverse global contexts. As Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Sarah Lawrence College

A discussion on restoring the soul of education. Exploring the historic origins of pure learning and how we can apply them in our current times Dr. William Meyer is an educator, author, and speaker whose work explores the intersection of learning, wellbeing, and human potential. As Assistant Superin

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Tyler Tang, Cognitive Sciences student at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) and Vice President of R.I.S.E. (Resources in Student Excellence), shares how the organization is empowering younger generations to pursue academic excellence and chart their own unique paths forward. In conver

In a world constantly evolving, why is education stuck in the past? This talk challenges the 21st-century's obsession with grades over genuine growth, arguing that creative problem-solving and imagination are the true measures of success. Discover why the current system is failing to nurture diverse

What story are you telling yourself? Indu argues that our emotional reality is constructed by our inner narrative. Drawing on personal stories and her 25 years in education, she reveals the silent crisis of exhausted, undervalued teachers who are asked to regulate 500 students with zero institutiona

Fostering Creative Minds through PEBBLE challenges the one-size-fits-all model of education and reveals how standardization slowly erodes creativity. Through relatable stories, research insights, and personal experiences, a Aadvik introduces PEBBLE—Personality-Based Learning, showing how aligning ed

At eight, Shambhavi left traditional school—a choice that gave her the freedom to truly be a child, baffling the society around her. But as she grew, a deeper question began to form: What if we reimagined education—not as a system of control, but as a space for awareness? This talk explores reimagin