The AmplifyGAIN Center
Generative AI for Transformative Learning
Our Mission
The AmplifyGAIN Center focuses on the use of Generative AI to enhance mathematics and science teaching and learning in K-12 schools. Through rigorous research and practical application, we’re discovering how GenAI tools can transform classroom instruction and student outcomes.
We conduct exploratory studies and longitudinal, nationwide surveys of teachers to discover effective use scenarios and refine theories of change about how GenAI tools can support educators. This research directly informs the development and implementation of Colleague AI—an AI-enhanced assistant designed to empower teachers with the tools they need to create engaging, high-quality lesson materials for every student, conduct formative classroom assessments, and automatically score and generate diagnostic reports to personalize student feedback.
Reports
Emerging Patterns of GenAI Use in K–12 Science and Mathematics Education
This report presents findings from a nationally representative survey of US public school math and science teachers examining their generative AI adoption, classroom use, perceptions of student learning impacts, and institutional support needs as educators navigate rapidly evolving AI integration pressures.
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People
Key Personnel
Min Sun
Principle Investigator
Ben Shapiro
Co-Principal Investigator
Chun Wang
Co-Principal Investigator
Ann Edwards
Co-Principal Investigator
Drew Nucci
Co-Principal Investigator
Shawon Sarkar
Co-Principal Investigator
Joshua Rosenberg
Co-Principal Investigator
Advisory Board
Dr. Kelly Aramaki
Superintendent, Bellevue School District
Christine Cheng
K-12 Math Instructional Coach, Muckleshoot Tribal School
Tim Chalberg
Secondary Math Instructional Facilitator, Tacoma Public Schools
Chris Crane
Limited Partner [LP] and Investment Board Member, VentureUs
Steve Kessel
Former Senior Vice President, Amazon
Karen Cator
Worldwide Education Strategy, Apple Inc.
Telca Karen Porras
Principal Consultant, TKPorras Consulting
Dr. Thomas Ball
Partner Researcher, Microsoft Research
Dr. Sarah Stone
Executive Director, UW eScience
Dr. Ben Shapiro
Assistant Professor in Learning Technologies, Georgia State University