In this episode of the NCLA podcast, our host, Rachael Mann, is joined by Zach Kinzler, a master's student at the University of San Diego and head of growth at Uflow.io, an AI education startup. Zach shares his journey from industrial and systems engineering to AI education, the potential and challenges of AI in education, the importance of ethical considerations, and the need for collaboration between educators and tech professionals to create meaningful AI tools. Zach emphasizes the transformative role of AI in making education accessible and personalized, aiming to bridge the gap between curiosity and confidence in students. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the future of AI in education and how it can empower students to achieve their full potential.
00:00 Welcome to the NCLA Podcast with Zach Kinzler
00:13 Zach Kinzler: From Industrial Engineering to AI in Education
01:05 The Journey to AI Adoption and Its Impact on Education
03:54 Student Perspectives on AI and the Future of Work
07:09 Overcoming Educational Roadblocks with AI
10:03 Educate Education: A New Approach to Learning Differences
18:37 The Ethical Considerations of AI in Education
24:17 Bridging the Gap Between Educators and AI Professionals
29:46 Closing Thoughts: AI as a Tool for Empowerment
Bio: Zach Kinzler is currently pursuing a Master's degree at the University of San Diego, having recently earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the same institution. He is the Head of Growth at Uflo.io, an innovative AI education startup dedicated to dismantling barriers in learning one student at a time. Starting his career as an AI/ML Engineer, Zach has a deep passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to expand educational opportunities. He is committed to revolutionizing education by demonstrating how AI can empower both learners and educators globally.
