Saving real lives with artificial intelligence
08 March 2020
Solving an impossible problem with a top-notch team was too hard to pass up.
What I learned from my first robot competition
05 February 2019
When robot competition calls, the Chicago Machine answers. How I built a robot for the first time and even survived to tell the tale
What the Chicago school ratings don't tell you
24 October 2018
In the next few days, Chicago Public Schools will release its annual school quality ratings. But parents should know what goes into the rating so they can make an informed decision about school quality.
Taking a Break
18 August 2018
I’ve worked at software companies for the last 15 years, it’s time for a short break to refresh and get in touch with family and city.
Building Better Writers with Machine Learning
11 June 2018
Imagine a world where students receive immediate feedback that gives them confident direction on how to improve — yet teachers spend less time grading than they do today. Imagine if, instead of cranking through dozens of papers to discern how their class is doing, teachers receive a daily report on the strengths and weaknesses of their students. Teachers could use the extra time saved to address individual needs of their students one on one.
How To Link The Chain In Education
23 May 2017
I've often seen products fail because they meet the needs of only a subset of the three key stakeholders: students, teachers, and administrators.