AI in Math Workshop
Exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping mathematics classrooms.
Event overview
The AI in Math Education Workshop, hosted by Bridge to Calculus at Northeastern University, brought together educators to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way mathematics is taught and learned.
Participating educators and teachers discussed the evolving role of AI tools in classrooms and shared insights on integrating technology into math courses. Participants also engaged in meaningful conversations around which mathematical concepts should be introduced earlier in a student’s academic journey. As careers in artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and other technology-driven fields increasingly demand a strong mathematical foundation, educators emphasized the importance of exposing students to topics such as linear algebra, statistics, logic, and discrete mathematics well before the college level.
This reflected Bridge to Calculus’s commitment to preparing students with the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s most competitive fields.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Deb Hughes Hallett
Industry Speaker
Mr. Saji Nair
Key discussion themes
The Classroom Perspective
Keynote speaker Dr. Deb Hughes Hallett introduced the role of AI in teaching mathematics. She discussed the history of technological advances and disruptions in mathematics education, why educators must engage with AI, and practical classroom strategies for integrating these tools into instruction.
The Industry Perspective
Mr. Saji Nair discussed how artificial intelligence connects the physical and digital worlds, enabling more powerful tools for modeling, analysis, and real-world applications.
Participants explored how these developments may influence the future of mathematics education and student learning.
