Research

We focus on three core questions about the skills, teaching, and institutional change needed in emerging technology-enabled workplaces.

What We Study

We focus on three core questions

What skills and competencies are needed in emerging technology-enabled workplaces?

How can schools, colleges, and training systems teach those skills effectively?

How can institutions adapt to rapid technological change in sustainable ways?

Where We Focus

Research Focus Areas

Emerging Technology Readiness

We define and measure the skills needed to work effectively with intelligent and digital systems. This includes:

Critical thinking in technology-rich environments
Responsible use of digital tools
Applied problem-solving with emerging technologies
Human-centered technology use

Workforce Upskilling and Career Mobility

We study how adults and mid-career professionals can:

We evaluate which training models produce measurable improvements in learning and employment outcomes.

Update skills
Advance within changing industries
Transition into new roles
Stay competitive as technology evolves

Education-to-Workforce Pathways

We work with K-12 systems, colleges, and workforce organizations to design:

Our focus is long-term system alignment.

Early exposure pathways
Dual-enrollment bridges
Career-aligned curricula
Credential systems that employers recognize

✦Experiential Learning

From Research to Practice

Research that becomes programs

We identify real challenges, design research-based solutions, pilot with partners, measure outcomes, and scale what works across institutions and regions.

Our Mission

Intelligent Futures combines research, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that technological transformation strengthens economic mobility and institutional resilience.