Summary
This project aims to serve the national interest by advancing STEM education through the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) driven virtual teaching assistants (VTAs) that support an on-demand, personalized learning environment for students. Current advances in generative AI language models create an unprecedented opportunity to improve STEM education. This project aims to combine state-of-the-art in AI language models with effective pedagogical techniques, such as inquiry-based learning and the Socratic method. The project emphasizes readily available access to academic
