FaCTS 2024

Predictive AI to Analyze Germline MSH6 Mutations

Christopher Bolden (Biology)

The project summary should provide a clear description of the proposed project along with a statement of objectives. In addition, it should include a brief description of how the project will operate and how it relates to the theme of Human Learning in an AI World.

Spanish Learning in an AI World

Carmen Cosme (Languages)

Second-Order, Stage Two Thinking: Argument Analysis and Argument Rehabilitation in an AI World

James Dunson (Philosophy)

Chemistry and Global Food and Water Security

Siddieg Elsiddieg (Chemistry)

I hereby propose to incorporate artificial intelligence in my planned X-cor class “Chemistry and global food and water security”. This proposed class, planned for fall 2024 start, will highlight two of the most pressing challenges facing the world today (global food and water security). It will also showcase the role that chemistry plays in addressing these challenges. In this project, artificial intelligence will be incorporated in the proposed class design as one of the topics to be studied (e. g. the impact of artificial intelligence on global food and water security) and as a key component of the assessment (e.g. by designing assignments that are AI-based). The objectives of this project include incorporating the analysis of the role of AI in global food and water security, as part of class topics. They also include the leveraging of accessible AI tools

to enhance student learning of “chemistry and global food and water security” through well- designed assignments that encourage students to use AI resources mindfully and critically in the

service of their learning in this class. Both objectives are intimately connected to the theme of “Human Learning in an AI World”.

AI Med-Spanish Connect: Cultivating Linguistic and Cultural Competence

Giti Farudi (Languages)

This project seeks to enhance 'Spanish 2051: An Introduction to Spanish for Medical Personnel' by incorporating ChatGPT, a conversational AI, for mock patient dialogues. The primary goal is to provide students with immersive, interactive scenarios, enabling them to practice medical dialogues and terminology in Spanish at a level tailored for the course. Through role-play scenarios in ChatGPT, the AI simulates diverse patients, each with unique medical histories and conditions. Students actively engage in these simulations, honing their skills in the medical terminology they are learning in the course, taking medical histories, diagnosing symptoms, and discussing treatments in Spanish. Carefully designed by the course instructor, these scenarios offer a broad spectrum of medical contexts relevant to the course material, immersing students in the linguistic and cultural subtleties pertinent to Spanish-speaking patients. This method bolsters language proficiency while simultaneously cultivating cultural competence, a crucial element in healthcare. The project smoothly integrates into the existing curriculum. Students access ChatGPT via a specific platform, most likely Brightspace, with designated interaction times. The course instructor oversees this integration, providing targeted feedback on student interactions with the AI. Aligned with the theme of Human Learning in an AI World, this project utilizes AI to augment human learning and skills development. It showcases AI's role as a potent tool in language and professional training, equipping students for the complex realities of healthcare and patient care in a multicultural environment.

Using AI-integrated Smartphone Apps to Assess Nutritional & Health Metrics

Marcia Henry (Biology)

AI, Rights, and Responsibilities

Quincy Hodges (Mass Communications)

The project is an introduction level college course named "AI, Rights, and Responsibilities," which examines the digital age development of artificial intelligence as a new media technology and its profound impact on the media landscape and human interaction. The course will critically examines the social, cultural, and ethical implications of AI technologies in various media contexts, encompassing fake news, advertising, entertainment, and social media. Through global case studies, legal and ethical discussions, and hands-on exploration of AI platforms, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between human beings and AI. This project will function as a cross-disciplinary class open to students from all majors across campus due to its multidisciplinary approach. Throughout the course, students will examine the impact of AI on media production, consumption, and cultural practices and this project addresses the evolving dynamics of human interaction in the context of AI. This understanding is crucial for individuals navigating a world where AI technologies play an increasingly prominent role.

Detailed Visualization in Hematology: An Effective Learning Approach Using AI

Shamonica King (Biology)

Hematology is known as the study of blood, its components, as well as the pathological diseases and disorders that are caused by internal or external factors. What is not immediately considered is how visuals taught in Hematology lab influence student learning in both the lecture and lab courses. Traditionally, the use of a hematology atlas or online images are used when biological sources are not readily available. What if there was a less intrusive and less expensive, “on demand” alternative of utilizing hematologic visuals to help students comprehend the normal and pathological conditions in hematology? Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be the resource that we are looking for to aid in student learning.

New Despotism and AI Chatbot Learning

Daniella Mascarenhas (Political Science)

The Use of AI in Biology

Harris McFerrin (Biology)

I propose to use the 2024 Mellon Foundation-supported Faculty Communities of Teaching Scholars fellowship to increase the use artificial intelligence (AI) in my section of the BIOL4230 Biology Senior Capstone and in the current update of Biology 1240. The Biology Senior Capstone is a writing-intensive course in which students review primary research literature and present their analysis both in writing and in oral presentations. I plan to incorporate AI to demonstrate its utility and drawbacks in summarizing technical scientific material. Biology 1240 is a freshman-level general biology course accommodating approximately 600 students per year. Dr. Thomas Huckaba and I are currently revamping the course to use an open source text that we will be able to edit to cover the specific material that we want our students to know. In this course, I will use AI to generate variations of multiple choice questions and to assist with writing text for the textbook on subjects the instructors feel there is too little coverage currently.

Debating AI: Genetics & Human Reproduction

Sarah Meier (Philosophy)

AI-Enhanced Approach to Addressing HIV Disparities in At-Risk Populations

George Nawas (College of Pharmacy)

Creating CRWT 3050 Poetry Craft (with AI in Mind)

Biljana Obradovic (English)

Exploring Black Experiences through Horror Storytelling

Laura Oliver (Art and Performance Studies)

Effects of Student Use of Al

Lisa Schulte-Gipson (Psychology)

Afrofuturism in an AI World

Cassandra Shepard (African American and Diaspora Studies)