Inq-ITS
Inq-ITS is an AI-powered virtual science lab and assessment platform designed for middle and high school students. It leverages cutting-edge learning science research and data mining techniques to provide an authentic inquiry experience aligned with NGSS standards. The platform automatically assesses students' science practices, offers real-time AI tutoring through a virtual coach named Rex, and provides teachers with actionable alerts and reports on student performance. Founded by university researchers and supported by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education, Inq-ITS aims to enhance critical thinking and science literacy by focusing on both the 'doing' and 'writing about' aspects of science.
Inq-ITS
Inq-ITS is an AI-powered virtual science lab and assessment platform designed for middle and high school students. It leverages cutting-edge learning science research and data mining techniques to provide an authentic inquiry experience aligned with NGSS standards. The platform automatically assesses students' science practices, offers real-time AI tutoring through a virtual coach named Rex, and provides teachers with actionable alerts and reports on student performance. Founded by university researchers and supported by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education, Inq-ITS aims to enhance critical thinking and science literacy by focusing on both the 'doing' and 'writing about' aspects of science.
TL;DR
Product: AI-powered NGSS-aligned virtual science labs and assessments for middle/high school
Key feature: Automated assessment of inquiry practices and written explanations using patented algorithms and NLP
Users: Middle and high school students; teachers receive real-time reports and alerts
Founding origin: Started from research in Janice Gobert’s lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2007)
Funding: Supported by research grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Science education; formative assessment and virtual inquiry-based learning for middle and high school
Industry
Edtech
Funding Track Record
250000.00
Research and development supported by grants; additional grant funders include the National Science Foundation
Investor Signal
“Funded through research grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education; Crunchbase lists the U.S. Department of Education and MassVentures among grantors/investors”