Welcome to CPS LEARN Lab
Learning, Experimentation and AI Research Network
The LEARN Lab is a hub for use-inspired research that leverages AI and technology to transform teaching and learning across educational contexts. As an innovation incubator and research hub, we connect faculty, students, researchers, practitioners, and external partners to explore and document effective approaches to AI-enhanced teaching, learning, and research. Through structured inquiry and rigorous documentation, we help bridge the gap between AI’s potential and its practical implementation in education.
Strategic Vision
Under the co-leadership of Dr. Allison Ruda and Dr. Chris Unger, the LEARN Lab serves as a catalyst for advancing strategic priorities of access, scale, technology, innovation, and partnership. By fostering a community of practice around AI in education, we’re contributing to Northeastern’s leadership in evidence-based approaches to AI integration. Our vision is to create a dynamic ecosystem where methodological rigor meets innovative practice, generating valuable insights that benefit the entire educational community.
What We Do
- Guided AI Exploration through a structured inquiry framework that ensures meaningful questions, rigorous methods, and valuable outcomes
- Consultation & Prototyping of AI tools or applications that support specific teaching, learning, and research endeavors
- Interdisciplinary Project Opportunities Project-focused collaborations that require multidisciplinary approaches and skills
- Documenting Outcomes Systematic research approaches that contribute to our growing knowledge-base
- Framework Development for ethical, effective and contextualized AI integration in educationÂ
- Pathways to Partnerships Cultivating projects from initial exploration to sustained research partnerships
At the LEARN Lab, we believe that the best way to advance education is through experimentation, collaboration, and a willingness to rethink how learning happens — together with faculty, students, and partners who share that passion.