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Alyssa Wise, Ph.D.

 
Professor of Technology and Education, Department of Teaching and Learning
Director, LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator, Vanderbilt University
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Biography

Dr. Alyssa Wise is a national leader in learning analytics and AI in education, developing practical tools that transform how people teach, learn, and make data-informed decisions. As Director of Vanderbilt’s LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator, she drives partnerships that bring research innovations into real-world educational use—both inside and outside the classroom.

Combining expertise in the learning sciences, data science, and human-centered design, Dr. Wise builds advanced systems that support human-AI partnerships to amplify student voice and teacher insight. Her work leverages AI, natural language processing, and data mining techniques to support instruction, improve learner engagement, and ensure that emerging technologies are used responsibly. A frequent advisor to institutions and edtech developers, she champions transformative innovation grounded in real-world educational practice that directly benefits educators and learners across disciplines.