Laura Boccanfuso

CEO @ Van Robotics: Makers of AI-enabled technology for high impact math and reading tutoring.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

About

Leveraging technologies to accelerate learning for all

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at Van Robotics
    Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

    Vän Robotics, Inc. develops AI-enabled robot tutors to advance academic learning outcomes for the K-8 student. We leverage machine learning and sensing to adapt to individual learning needs and personalize core skills instruction for every student. http://www.myvanrobot.com

  • Yale University (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Associate Research Scientist
      Jul 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Researched the social dynamics of learning, designed and built custom robots and novel human-robot interactions to benefit children with social, communicative learning challenges.

    • Postdoctoral Associate
      May 2014 - Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Ph.D. Computer Science (Socially Assistive Robotics) at University of South Carolina
    Aug 2008 - Dec 2013 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208

  • Program Coordinator at Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, USC
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 · 4 yrs

    Coordinate all activities for undergraduate participants of the program. Consult with undergraduates to assist in research and paper writing for eventual publication.