2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become an integral part of modern society, with widespread applications emerging as recently as 2023. Its influence on education has been profound, eliciting diverse reactions among academics. While some institutions resist AI integration, believing they can consistently detect and prevent its use, others have embraced it as a valuable teaching tool. This paper presents the outcomes from the inaugural AI forum held at our college, showcasing student feedback, faculty observations, and plans for future forums.
In collaboration with faculty, students from our college hosted a blue-ribbon panel forum to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of AI. The forum featured student-led discussions focusing on three primary areas: (1) the impact of AI on the workplace, specifically addressing concerns such as “Will I have a job?” (2) future developments in AI and what’s next, and (3) the convergence of AI with other emerging technologies. After introductions, panelists shared their personal journeys with AI, leading into in-depth discussions of these key themes, followed by an engaging Q&A session with students and faculty.
This paper presents faculty observations, insights from student surveys, and reflections on the overall experience. It underscores the significance of the forum for our college community and explains why such discussions are both timely and essential. Testimonials and survey responses provide further context, highlighting the broader academic community's reactions to the evolving role of AI in shaping the future.