Applied Education Technologies

Binary Spectrum is an interactive iPad app that playfully introduces core computer science concepts in a gender-inclusive way. Developed as part of a master’s thesis, it supports diverse learners and fosters early interest in CS, especially among girls. Accepted as a poster at ACM womENcourage 2025, the project highlights how thoughtful design can promote equity and inclusion in tech education.

Helping students learn more effectively through AI-driven feedback: Our paper, Direct Automated Feedback Delivery for Student Submissions based on LLMs, has been accepted for publication at the ACM International Conference on the Foundations of Software Engineering (FSE 2025) in Norway this year! In this work, we introduce DAFeeD, an LLM-based approach that enables students to receive timely, individualized feedback on their submissions across various exercise domains. DAFeeD allows multiple submissions and provides immediate, iterative feedback, supporting continuous learning and improvement throughout the assignment process.

Wir beteiligen uns erneut mit einem Program am Girls’Day! Tauche ein in die spannende Welt der Informatik und lerne die beeindruckenden Geschichten der weiblichen “Hidden Figures“ kennen – Pionierinnen, die die digitale Welt geprägt haben. Erlebe selbst, wie kreativ und vielseitig Informatik sein kann, während unsere Informatikstudentinnen und Informatikstudenten dich durch einen abwechslungsreichen Tag voller spannender Aktivitäten begleiten.

Iris, the AI-powered virtual tutor integrated into Artemis, was recently featured in a report on heute journal, the renowned news program on ZDF. The report highlights how Iris is transforming university education by offering AI-driven tutoring to students at the Technical University of Munich. Watch on AI Tutoring at TUM: How Iris Supports Students The report showcases how students use Iris as a virtual tutor to assist with programming assignments. Unlike traditional tutors, Iris is available 24/7, providing guidance through counter-questions and structured hints rather than directly delivering solutions. This method helps students enhance their problem-solving skills while maintaining active engagement in the learning process.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has honored Stephan Krusche with the Angela Molitoris Diversity Award. The prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the fields of equal opportunities, and diversity. The prize is awarded to TUM employees who are particularly committed to promoting women and strengthening diversity in science and teaching. The prize is named after Angela Molitoris (1912–2002), the first female syndic and first female chancellor of TUM, who was committed to the advancement of women in science throughout her life.