ACE Workshop: GenAI for Engineering Students (In-Person)
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: GB117 (In-Person)*
Registration: Complete the registration form. (Registration is required)
*Depending on registration numbers, food/snacks may be provided
Event Information
Work Smarter with AI, Without Crossing the Line (In-Person)
Using tools like ChatGPT for homework or problem-solving, but not sure what’s allowed? Wondering how to use AI to learn better instead of accidentally sabotaging your grades or academic integrity?
GenAI can be a powerful learning tool when used correctly. This workshop shows you how to use AI to support your learning without doing the work for you.
Why This Matters (Backed by Research & Policy)
Research in learning science shows that AI can:
- Improve understanding when used as a tutor or guide
- Help break down complex problems and concepts
- Support efficient studying and exam prep
But misuse can:
- Reduce learning and problem-solving skills
- Lead to academic integrity violations
- Create over-reliance that hurts long-term performance
Knowing the difference matters.
What You Will Learn
In this interactive session, you will learn:
- What GenAI is and what it’s good (and bad) at
- How to interpret and follow your instructor’s AI rules
- How to use AI to check understanding without copying answers
- What not to do with AI (and why it can backfire)
- How to stay within academic integrity guidelines