AI Across the Curriculum

About the Program

The AI Across the Curriculum (AIAC) program aims to engage faculty to explore the impact of AI and its implications for students. Faculty who participated went through the process of re-envisioning their courses to incorporate strategies and problem-based learning activities to help their students meet the challenges of AI.

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Students Impacted

Professors Involved

Classes Affected

'24-'25

Program Duration

Student Survey Results

32% of participants had little to no exposure to AI prior to the AIAC initiative

27% of participants had little to no exposure to CT prior to the AIAC initiative

87% of participants enjoyed the experience

91% of participants liked being part of a team trying to solve problems

89% of participants worked on problems that were meaningful to them

91% of participants learned important skills

92% of participants plan on using what they learned beyond this experience

81% of participants overcame barriers to their participation in STEM

62% of participants are interested in collaborative experiences such as AI or STEM Innovation Challenge

56% of participants would like to be part of a Technology Learning Community

Average AI Knowledge increased by 13% after the AIAC initiative

Average Comfort with the 5 Pillars of Ethics increased by 12% after the AIAC initiative

Average Understanding of How AI Tools Work increased by 10% after the AIAC initiative

Average Comfort with Using Gen AI Tools increased by 10% after the AIAC initiative

Average STEM Knowledge increased by 9% after the AIAC initiative

Student Testimonials

Question: Prior to participating in this project, what were some of your barriers to learning about generative AI, including effective, appropriate use of AI tools and how AI works?

Question: Did this AI project or AI learning activity help you overcome any barriers to your learning about generative AI, including effective, appropriate use of AI tools and how AI works? Please explain.

Question: What did you like best from this AI project or AI learning activity?

Question: What suggestions do you have to improve the AI learning activities in this class?

Question: What did you gain from participating in the AI learning activities in this class?

“I think I stayed away from AI because it felt like a way to cheat and almost like a way for the computer to do the work for you. Now I see that it can help you think of ideas and you're able to expand on that more.”

Second Year Business student

“I liked hearing different students' opinions about AI and seeing how their perspectives varied. It helped me understand both the positives and the challenges of using AI in school.”

Second Year Social Sciences student

“I gained knowledge and an increased level of understanding on AI. I can say that I am walking away with a new perspective on AI and how relevant it is and will continue to be in different career fields.”

Second Year Business student

“What I liked the most was the opportunity to experiment directly with AI tools, which made it easier to understand how they work in practice. In addition, attention to the ethical aspects of the use of AI was key to more complete and responsible learning.”

First Year Business student

Faculty Testimonials

“As institutions, we also need to do a better job with helping students understand AI ethics, in all its aspects, including issues of academic integrity but also the impact on institutions and individuals.”

Social Sciences Professor

“My students benefit by accessing an AI technology to help their learning and understand the advantages and limitations of AI”.

Science Professor

“AI is here to stay, and its relevance continues to grow as it becomes embedded in many aspects of our lives. …we should stay informed about how to use it ethically and responsibly for the benefit of our students and ourselves as instructors.”

Mathematics Professor

“AI can be used as a study tool to help students think critically about content, in a personalized way that suits individual students.”

Health Studies Professor

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