Elementary Students Backed by UT’s AI Tennessee Advance to National Competition
Elementary Students Backed by UT’s AI Tennessee Advance to National Competition
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 13:10:00
Source Domain: news.utk.edu
- A team of elementary students from Alcoa Intermediate School, guided by the AI Tennessee initiative, will represent Tennessee at the national finals of the Presidential AI Challenge in Washington, D.C.
- The initiative involves faculty from multiple universities, including UT, the University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, and Fisk University, providing workshops, training, and mentorship to K-12 students.
- The students developed a tool named the Homework Helper, which acts as a tutor and timekeeper to help students manage their homework and alleviate homework-related anxiety.
- AI Tennessee provided resources including curricular materials and practice sessions to help the students prepare for the national competition.
- The experience is beneficial for both the students, who are developing important skills, and for researchers like Emily Holtz, who is examining educational strategies involving AI.
