Seminar - AI in Education: Advanced Applications and Emerging Trends with GenAI - Apr. 4
Bobby Hodgkinson
Associate Teaching Professor, Smead Aerospace
Friday, Apr. 4 | 12:45 - 2:15 P.M. | AERO N240
Abstract: As AI continues to evolve, so does its role in education. This talk will build on foundational AI literacy and dive deeper into how AI is reshaping education at a national and global level. We will explore cutting-edge implementations in K-12 and higher education, providing insights into how today’s students—our future aerospace engineers—are being exposed to AI tools before they arrive at CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.
The session will highlight AI-driven pedagogical advancements at peer institutions, examining initiatives that integrate AI into coursework, assessment, and educational research. We will discuss developments such as AI tutors, automated code reviews, and large-scale AI integration efforts across disciplines. Additionally, we will explore the ethical and pedagogical challenges of these tools, including concerns about bias, academic integrity, and the evolving role of educators in an AI-augmented classroom.
This talk will provide attendees with a forward-looking perspective on AI in education, equipping them with a deeper understanding of the trends shaping the field and the potential implications for engineering education. Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of what to expect from incoming students, how to align with peer institutions, and how to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven educational transformation.
Biography: Bobby is an Associate Teaching Professor in Aerospace Engineering at CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, exploring AI-driven education. He has developed AI-assisted grading tools, concept assessments, and code interviews to enhance student learning. He is actively involved in campus-wide AI initiatives and collaborates with colleagues across disciplines to explore AI’s role in education.Ìý
Beyond CU, he engages with the broader AI and education community to advance AI literacy. His talks explore practical applications of generative AI in education, from foundational tools to emerging trends shaping the future of learning.