Spring 2025:AI-driven Immersive Platform for Enhancing Cultural Competency in Construction Education
Affiliations:
STEM Education Research Leadership
Project Leader:
Minerva Bonilla, Ph.D.
mbonilla@tamu.edu
Construction Science
Meeting Times:
TBD
Team Size:
4
Open Spots:
4
Special Opportunities:
Development of AI-driven Immersive platform, data collection, statistical analysis.
Team Needs:
· High attention to detail
· Must have at least 1 year left from graduation
· Must be able to work 10 hours per week
· Knowledge of Statistics
· Programming experience with Python
· Data analysis and visualization
· Experience working with APIs and LLMs (preferred)
· Experience working on research (preferred)
· Bilingual Spanish-English (preferred)
· Graphics and web design experience are a plus.
Description:
In this research, you will have the opportunity to help develop an AI-driven immersive platform to enhance cultural competency in Construction Education. Given the significant role of Hispanic and minorities in construction workforce, it is crucial to train future construction managers in cultural awareness. The project aims to develop an immersive environment for reinforcing these skills. The study involves identifying key cultural competencies and developing an immersive AI-driven environment to provide personalized feedback; in so doing, users can enhance their cultural competency skill and manage a diverse workforce effectively.