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Rene F. Kizilcec is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at Cornell University, directing the Future of Learning Lab. His research focuses on behavioral, psychological, and computational aspects of educational technology, aiming to improve learning outcomes and equity. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and M.Sc. in Statistics from Stanford University.
Key research areas include AI ethics in education, algorithmic fairness, and culturally adaptive learning systems. Notable contributions include studies on AI transparency in admissions, dialect-based bias in chatbots, and pandemic-era educational disparities. Kizilcec has received prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and the 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship.
He investigates educator trust in AI tools, cross-cultural privacy concerns in learning analytics, and scalable interventions to reduce achievement gaps. His work spans online course design, MOOC inclusivity, and the societal impact of AI on communication and education.
- Education: Ph.D. in Communication (Stanford University), M.Sc. in Statistics (Stanford), B.A. in Philosophy & Economics (University College London)
- Labs & Teams: Director of the Future of Learning Lab; collaborates with institutions like Schmidt Futures and Jacobs Foundation
- Grants: NSF CAREER Award, Sloan Fellowship, Jacobs Foundation grant
