At the Institute for Digital Innovation (IDIA) at George Mason University, research is uncovering how data-driven insights can help address one of the most persistent challenges in education.
We are proud to highlight Jinyi Kim a Pre-Doctoral Fellow whose work bridges artificial intelligence and social impact. Jinyi worked with Dr. Myeong Lee on the IDIA-funded fellowship, and is currently working on AI-supported Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), emphasizing AAC users’ communicative autonomy, under the supervision of Dr. Vivian Motti.
The Impact
This research highlights how data-driven approaches can inform more effective interventions by:
Identifying where support systems can have the greatest impact.
Helping policymakers and educators design more equitable strategies.
Leveraging computational social science to address complex societal challenges.
By demonstrating how service availability can offset socioeconomic disadvantage, this work provides a roadmap for building more resilient and equitable communities.
We are proud to support research that leverages data to drive meaningful, real-world impact.