Hazel Vega
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Hazel Vega is a leading voice in the emerging field of critical machine learning education, with a primary focus on how children develop conceptual knowledge and computational practices. Her groundbreaking 2022 paper, "Characterizing children’s conceptual knowledge and computational practices in a critical machine learning educational program," which has garnered 29 citations, provides a foundational framework for understanding how young learners engage with the ethical and technical dimensions of artificial intelligence. Vega’s work uniquely bridges cognitive development and social justice, demonstrating that children can not only grasp core ML concepts like training data and bias but also critically reflect on the societal implications of these technologies. By designing and studying educational programs that empower children as active, questioning participants rather than passive consumers, she has established a new paradigm for K-12 AI literacy. Her research is instrumental for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers seeking to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world while fostering responsible, equitable technological engagement.
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