Our Supporters
The BAISed research collaborative exists because of the vision and generosity of individuals and organizations who believe in transforming AI education. Their support enables us to conduct groundbreaking research, develop innovative curricula, and empower educators to address AI bias in their classrooms.
Making Our Work Possible
We are deeply grateful to our supporters whose contributions enable us to pursue our mission of addressing AI bias in education. Their belief in our work allows us to conduct essential research, develop practical tools for educators, and create meaningful change in how students interact with AI technologies.
Each of our supporters plays a crucial role in advancing educational equity and ensuring that all students can critically engage with AI tools, regardless of their background.
Major Supporters
Richard and Cynthia Leza
Richard and Cynthia Leza recognized the critical importance of addressing AI bias in educational settings. Their generous contribution established the foundation for our research and enabled us to build partnerships with educators across the Southwest.
Key Impact
Enabled the establishment of our research infrastructure, expansion of software tool research, development of our website, and initial teacher partnerships, directly impacting over 1,500 students.
Spencer Foundation
Research Grant PartnerThe Spencer Foundation’s support has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of AI bias in educational contexts. Their funding enables us to bring together educators and researchers to co-create solutions for addressing AI bias in classrooms.
Key Impact
Funded two summer workshops for educators and the corresponding research studies, creating a collaborative space for teachers to develop and test bias-aware curricula.
NMSU College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation
Institutional PartnerNew Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has been a crucial partner in expanding our reach to educators. Their support reflects their commitment to social transformation through education.
Key Impact
Provided grant funding that allowed us to support additional teachers in our inaugural workshop, expanding our capacity to co-design curriculum with local educator.