We helped structure a compelling research proposal that secured more than $1 million in SBIR Phase II funding.
We worked with education and research teams to measure how AI-generated feedback changes student learning outcomes. By running controlled studies and building custom language models, we showed that more specific feedback improves performance while better tone improves engagement. The work supported a successful SBIR Phase II award and helped shape a stronger foundation for AI-powered STEM education systems at scale.
We've worked at the intersection of AI for research platforms, education technology, and human-centered model behavior, building systems that improve learning outcomes while staying grounded in measurable results.
- PyTorch
- Attention Networks
- LSTM
- Data Science
- Python
- Big Data Pipelines
- Education
- Department of Education
- NASA
- FutureEngineers
Special Note
This project carried high security requirements and required specific clearances for our team during execution.
Challenge
NASA, the Department of Education, and FutureEngineers wanted a stronger way to improve K-12 STEM education using modern technology and data-driven feedback loops. The challenge was not just building AI features, but proving they improved engagement and learning outcomes in a measurable way.
Solution
Dreamers led the development and execution of a randomized controlled trial showing that more specific feedback improved student performance while more positive tone increased engagement. The team built custom language models for the educational context before modern transformer-based LLMs became widely available, giving the program a genuinely forward-leaning AI education stack instead of generic automation.
Result
The work shaped how FutureEngineers, NASA, and the Department of Education continue refining digital learning tools today. It established a stronger empirical basis for AI-assisted education systems and directly supported a successful SBIR Phase II award.
"Their expertise in AI and data-driven education made all the difference - this project would not have been possible without them."