About Us

About Us

About Us

The Biased AI in Systems of Education (BAISed) research collaborative partners with teachers and technology companies to transform how students engage with AI—turning potential inequities into opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. We co-design curricula that help students become active questioners and creative users of AI tools.

Our Mission

Our research reveals concerning patterns of implicit bias in educational AI tools—biases that can reinforce inequities and limit student potential. We believe the most effective way to address this challenge is by partnering directly with teachers, who understand their students’ needs and can transform these problematic tools into opportunities for critical thinking.

We collaborate with educators to co-design curricula and learning experiences that help students recognize AI’s limitations and biases while harnessing its creative potential. Through workshops and co-creation sessions, we work alongside teachers to develop customized approaches that fit their unique classroom contexts. Our ongoing research examines both how biases manifest in different AI tools and which pedagogical strategies most effectively build students’ critical thinking and creative confidence.

We also partner with technology companies to understand how AI tools are designed and to advocate for features that support critical and creative learning. These partnerships help us bridge the gap between how AI is built and how it’s used in classrooms, ensuring our curricula reflect both technical realities and pedagogical best practices.

Teacher Collaboration Session

Our Core Values

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Evidence-Based Solutions

We identify biases through research and translate findings into actionable strategies teachers can use. Every solution is grounded in data about how AI impacts different student populations.

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Teacher-Centered Design

We believe educators are the key to addressing AI bias, co-creating solutions that work in real classrooms. Teachers’ expertise drives our approach to transforming problematic tools into learning opportunities.

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Transformative Learning

We turn the challenge of biased AI into opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and creative skills. Every bias becomes a chance to question, analyze, and innovate.

Our Team

We’re educators, researchers, and facilitators who collaborate with teachers to reimagine AI education

Melissa Warr

Melissa Warr

New Mexico State University

Melissa Warr (Assistant Professor, NMSU) works with teachers to transform how students engage with AI. Her research on human-AI collaboration informs practical strategies for helping educators turn biased tools into opportunities for critical thinking and creative exploration. See her work at melissa-warr.com

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Suparna Chatterjee

New Mexico State University

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Nicole Oster

Arizona State University

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Sage Peterson

New Mexico State University

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David Rutledge

New Mexico State University

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Punya Mishra

Arizona State University

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Margarita Pivovarova

Arizona State University

In Memory

Wendy Wakefield

Dr. Wendy Wakefield

1979 – 2024

Our work carries forward the vision of Dr. Wendy Wakefield, whose insights laid the foundation for everything we do. A passionate educator, fierce advocate for teachers, and thoughtful scholar, Wendy dedicated her life to ensuring every student—regardless of background—had the opportunity to thrive. Her unwavering belief that teachers hold the key to transforming education continues to guide us every day.

Her dedication to ensuring equitable education continues to inspire our work.

Partner With Us to Transform AI Education

Let’s work together to design meaningful AI learning experiences for your students

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