# AI Innovators: Engaging Youth in Co-Design of AI Museum Exhibits to Foster AI Literacy & Engineering Design Skills for STEM Futures

> **NSF 1300PYXXDB H-1B FUND, EDU, NSF** · University of California-Berkeley (CA) · $1,299,797

## Abstract

This Developing and Testing Innovations project will advance efforts of the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program to better understand and promote practices that increase students' knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communication technology (ICT) careers by engaging youth in the participatory design of artificial intelligence (AI) exhibits. As AI rapidly reshapes society and the workforce, today's youth must be given opportunities to build AI literacy so they are prepared to become active participants in the AI-powered future workforce. This project will empower up to 100 youth, ages 13-18, to become AI Innovators who will collaboratively create interactive AI exhibits. These exhibits will ultimately be featured in a public science museum, allowing broader audiences to explore AI principles and applications. As youth iteratively design the exhibits, they will explore the inner workings of AI, build technical know-how, strengthen their STEM identities, and develop interest in emerging AI career paths. The project will produce an easy-to-adopt model for other museums and after-school programs to expand access to AI/STEM workforce development and promote community engagement with rapidly evolving AI technologies.

This collaborative initiative--led by The Lawrence Hall of Science in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro--aims to equip a cohort of high s

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2445525
- **Awardee organization:** University of California-Berkeley (CA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** GS3YEVSS12N6
- **PI:** Ari Krakowski
- **Primary program:** 1300PYXXDB H-1B FUND, EDU, NSF
- **All programs:** AI-Supported Learning, AI Education/Workforce Develop, Broaden Particip STEM Resrch
- **Estimated total:** $1,299,797
- **Funds obligated:** $1,299,797
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/15/2025 → 08/31/2029

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2445525

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2445525, AI Innovators: Engaging Youth in Co-Design of AI Museum Exhibits to Foster AI Literacy & Engineering Design Skills for STEM Futures. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2445525. Licensed CC0.

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