The University of Florida Division of Sponsored Research received a $399,995 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The award supports the development of "VirtuAI-Story", an innovative tool that integrates virtual reality and large language models to provide personalized, situated learning through adaptive storytelling. The project aims to improve training in construction engineering-related courses by creating an immersive, AI-driven virtual environment for practical skills development. Key research questions explore the efficacy of this approach in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. The project intends to recruit underrepresented groups and low-income students to expand participation in STEM programs. The award period is from October 15, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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