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‘Embodied’ AI in Virtual Reality Improve Programming Student Confidence

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A photo of Daniel Briceno in a workshop

Feb 27, 2026

Howling Success: Daniel Briceno

Our first Howling Success of 2026 is a first-generation college student who has found a home at NC State through work with TRIO Programs and several other campus endeavors.
AI-generated images for children's literature, featuring cartoon characters

Nov 13, 2025

How Parents and Kids Really Feel About AI-Generated Images in Children’s Books

Parents and kids raised some concerns about errors in the AI-generated illustrations.
This image shows a stylized, glowing humanoid figure composed of numerous small, bright particles in varying shades of blue, white, yellow, and orange against a deep black background. The figure appears to be reaching or pointing with one arm. Surrounding the figure are several out-of-focus, larger glowing rings or bubbles, primarily in shades of blue and orange, adding depth to the dark space.

Oct 1, 2025

‘Embodied’ AI in Virtual Reality Improve Programming Student Confidence

Giving AI “peers” in virtual reality a body that can interact with the virtual environment can help students learn programming.