Actors + Math Stars = Building a Thought Full World | ASU+GSV Summit 2026

Po-Shen Loh (Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, and Founder of Expii) joins the ASU+GSV Summit in “Actors + Math Stars = Building a Thought Full World” to explore how innovative approaches to teaching math can foster creativity, engagement, and a lifelong love of learning.

Carnegie Mellon mathematician and social entrepreneur Po-Shen Loh is on a mission to help humanity thrive in the age of AI. From reimagining the teaching of quadratic equations to reinventing math thinking using improv comedy skills, he exemplifies the fusion that powers personalized learning at scale. His newest project, LIVE, brings together young math stars with actors and comedians to create engaging, high-energy virtual lessons that transform how math is taught and learned—fueling a generation of passionate, effective math mentors.