Prof. Ying Xu

Ying Xu is an Assistant Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where her research focuses on designing AI technologies that support language and literacy development, STEM learning, and wellbeing for children and families. Her current work explores conversational AI as a language partner and learning companion for children, and how AI shapes children's social interactions and development. She collaborates closely with children, families, educators, and community organizations, and partners with organizations such as PBS KIDS, GBH Education, and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

To learn more, visit Ying's faculty page.