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05.02.2026
Judith Preuß: "I really enjoy data jumble"
Photo: FernUniversität
Judith Preuß's unique educational path led her from hotel reception to campus. Accordingly, her doctoral thesis examines what good study conditions are - regardless of one's background. The InterMINT project associated with CATALPA was a central component of her doctoral thesis.
22.01.2026
CATALPA Lecture Series: Tanja Käser on educational technology and models of learning
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Generalizability versus interpretability of learning models — that was the topic of Tanja Käser's presentation as part of the CATALPA Lecture Series on January 21. Modeling learners' knowledge and behavior are at the heart of educational technology, yet, they often lack either generalizability or interpretability. If and how AI can help here is yet to be discovered.
15.01.2026
Marcus Specht Appointed New Scientific Director of CATALPA
Photo: Hardy Welsch/Henrik Schipper
Change at the top of CATALPA: Prof. Dr. Marcus Specht recently took over as the research center's new Scientific Director.
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