Music has long been used to teach literature and language—but what if we applied it to STEM and cultural studies?

In this educational video, I explore the concept of culture through a fusion of AI-generated lyrics (via GPT-4o), music (created with Suno v4.5), and curated visuals (from Pexels). As part of the Equations & Echoes STEM curiosity Youtube Kids project, this piece serves as an open educational resource (OER)—showcasing how educators and learners alike can bend technology creatively to support meaningful, multimodal instruction.

Rooted in philosophy and designed with music-integrated pedagogy in mind, this video is ideal for classrooms exploring cultural studies, digital humanities, or the ethical use of AI in 21st-century education.

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April 9, 2025
Carney Auditorium, College of Education, UMass Amherst

I'm deeply humbled and honored to have been awarded the Dr. Florence Sullivan Memorial Scholarship, named after an exceptional educator whose legacy profoundly influences my academic and professional journey. It's a privilege to stand among the more than 50 remarkable scholars recognized this year by the UMass Amherst College of Education. 

I'm excited to announce that my paper has been accepted for presentation at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2025. This research introduces SHIELD, a novel framework for using on-device AI to expand access to computing education in contexts with limited or no internet connectivity. By centering equity, data privacy, and culturally responsive pedagogy, this work explores how offline AI systems can empower underserved learners and reshape the digital divide in education.

More details to come as we approach the conference. 

Full schedule to be announced: https://tc.computer.org/tclt/icalt-2025/ 

As part of my ongoing research at the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab, I am actively exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, cultural expression, and creative pedagogy. I am engaging in multimodal side projects that integrate STEM education with music, language, and the arts, with the aim of critically examining how hybrid intelligence is reshaping the landscape of storytelling, cultural transmission, and educational practice.

I am currently operating three YouTube channels—one educational and two entertainment-focused—as part of a broader effort to inspire, motivate, preserve, and innovate within the fields of education, culture, language, and the arts. These channels are functioning as living laboratories, where I investigate how AI-generated content can both honor and evolve cultural narratives. I am composing lyrics and music using generative AI tools, curating visuals from free and ethically sourced media platforms such as Pexels and Unsplash, and performing video editing and post-production using DaVinci Resolve. 

In collaboration with the College of Education at UMass, the Global Climate Association, and Zilla Parishad High School Bikhnoor, we are hosting the Vigyan Chitra 2024 STEM Fair. We invite young learners to become thinkers and scientists by demonstrating natural phenomena using eco-friendly materials.

Read more. Image credits: Ramchander Rao Garu, School Principal.

Captured here is an inspiring gathering at the MassCUE Spring Conference 2024 with my brilliant colleagues from the UMass Amherst College of Education. We had the privilege of presenting our research through engaging Ed Talks and Innovation Fairs, each session highlighting our department's contributions to educational practices. Proud to be part of this dynamic team making strides in education research.

L to R: Sharon Edwards, Robert Maloy, Torrey Trust, Ph.D., Sai Gattupalli, and Aubrey Coyne. Taken: 5/31/2024. 

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Reconnecting with my high school teacher Mr. Kalyan after 23 years. His enduring influence continues to inspire my journey in education. A heartfelt tribute to a mentor who profoundly shaped my academic path.

Recordings from the NSF PAL workshop, held online in October, 2022. 

Full playlist on Youtube