2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Insights into Faculty's use of Generative Artificial Intelligence systems in Engineering Classrooms.

This study investigates the usage of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools among faculty in construction, engineering, and computing disciplines. With the rapid proliferation of Generative AI among students, faculty, and professionals, it is crucial to understand how faculty engage with GenAI, manage its use by students, and cultivate awareness of its applications within their respective professions. This research explores several key areas: a) the extent to which faculty have adopted these technologies, b) the barriers and challenges they face in integrating GenAI into their teaching practices, and c) their aptitude for training and professional development in GenAI tools. A critical question raised in this study is " What is the current awareness among faculty about available professional development opportunities related to GenAI, and how willing are they to integrate these tools into their curricula?
The findings aim to offer insights into how we may start bridging gaps between pedagogy, technology, and the use of GenAI in engineering and related fields. Additionally, we offer an overview of faculty readiness and perceptions regarding the integration of GenAI, identifying areas where further support, training, or resources may be needed to enable the effective use of GenAI in educational settings. Understanding these aspects will inform how GenAI tools can be leveraged to enhance learning experiences in engineering classrooms, bridging gaps between technology and pedagogy.

Authors

Ms. Azadeh Hassani University of Nebraska - Lincoln [biography]

Azadeh Hassani is a Ph.D. student at the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Innovative Learning Technologies. Her research interests are Technology-Assisted Learning, AI literacy, and Teacher Education.
Dr. Tareq Daher http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8901-0608 University of Nebraska - Lincoln [biography]

Tareq Daher graduated from the University of Mutah – Jordan with a B.S. in Computer Science with a focus on developing educational tools. He pursued a Master’s Degree in Educational Studies at the University of Nebraska -Lincoln (UNL). While pursing his Master Degree he worked as the coordinator for the student technology program on the UNL campus, where he taught over 150 workshops on technology uses in the classroom to faculty, staff and students. Dr. Daher completed his Ph.D in Educational Studies with a focus on Instructional technology from UNL and is currently serving as the Director of the Engineering and Computing Education Core, College of Engineering and an Assistant Professor of Practice of Engineering Education. Tareq focuses on transforming engineering education in the College through graduate courses, faculty and graduate student professional development, leading freshmen focused programming and engineering education research.
Prof. Guy Trainin http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2116-7155 University of Nebraska Lincoln [biography]

Dr. Guy Trainin is a professor of Education at the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He focuses his research on teacher education, engineering education, and innovative learning technologies. In recent years, Dr. Trainin has been studying innovative language learning and equity in Nebraska, India, and China, focusing on Computer Science, mobile devices, AI, and creativity. He is also past Department Chair. He blogs at guytrainin@blogpost.com podcasts at tech-edge on apple podcasts and TechEdge01 on Youtube.
Jordan M Wheeler University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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