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We designed and developed two interactive visualization systems, NBA GameViz and NBA LineupViz. NBA GameViz assists sportswriters in post-game coverage, and NBA Lineup Viz provides sophisticated evaluation regarding lineups performances.

Jill Watson and AskJill are AI-powered Q&A agents. Jill Watson, currently deployed in four classes, serves as a virtual TA that answers student questions related to course syllabus and schedule. It's goal is to enhance teacher presence in the class. AskJill, evolved from Jill Watson, is an artificial intelligence explanation agent that can answer questions about the domain, operation and functionality of other AI systems as outlined in their user guides. It is currently deployed in an AI-based interactive learning environment VERA (Virtual Ecological Research Assistant).

The Reflect! platform is designed to organize Reflective Consensus Building on Wicked Problems in small teams. Examples wicked problems are complex policy issues such as health care reform, poverty, global trade, or climate change; the regulation of new and emerging technologies; the design of products and technologies; and planning processes that involve different stakeholders.