CareerPooler: AI-Powered Metaphorical Pool Simulation Improves Experience and Outcomes in Career Exploration

Feb 18, 2026·
Ziyi Wang
Ziyi Wang
,
Ziwen Zeng
,
Yuan Li
Zijian "Jason" Ding, PhD
Zijian "Jason" Ding, PhD
Advisor
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Ziyi Wang
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Ziyi Wang
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Ziwen Zeng
Authors
Yuan Li
Zijian "Jason" Ding, PhD
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Zijian "Jason" Ding, PhD (he/him)
Incoming Postdoctoral Fellow
KAIST School of Computing
 
PhD in Human-Centered AI
University of Maryland College Park
Incoming Postdoctoral Fellow at KAIST School of Computing, working with Prof. Joseph Seering and Prof. Juho Kim. PhD in Human-Centered AI from the University of Maryland, College Park (Jun 2026). 8+ years of research in Human-Centered AI, 5+ years in Generative Models. 20+ publications at CHI, C&C, EMNLP, CSCW, UIST, IUI.