Alicia C. Lane
PhD Student, Teaching and Learning
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Embodied learning, Mixed-reality environments, Critical AI literacies
Alicia C. Lane, a Ph.D. student at Peabody College, focuses her research on embodied learning, mixed reality environments, and the application of artificial intelligence in K-12 contexts. With a master’s from the University of Michigan and bachelor’s degrees from Spelman College and the University of Michigan through the Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program, she brings years of experience as an educator leading and teaching engineering, robotics, and other STEM programs. Her work on several NSF-funded projects has explored interaction analysis using AI, student agency, and teacher learning. Drawing on both research and practitioner viewpoints, she advocates for designing more engaging, equitable, and ethical learning experiences.