Fulbright Brazil Workshop: Innovating Engineering Education with Generative AI
Workshop, INOVA.USP, Campus da Cidade Universitária, 2025
I assisted my advisor, Dr. Andrew Katz, along with Dr. Dayoung Kim, in delivering a three-day workshop hosted by Fulbright Brazil exploring how generative AI can transform engineering education. The workshop brought together university educators, industry experts, and thought leaders from across Brazil and beyond.
The overarching goal was to equip engineering faculty with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to responsibly integrate AI into curricula, pedagogy, and assessment — preparing the next generation of engineers for an AI-augmented future.
Workshop Overview
September 23–25, 2025 · INOVA.USP, São Paulo, SP
The workshop was open to in-person participants by invitation and livestreamed publicly online.
Day 1 – Understanding Generative AI & Responsible Use
- Introduction to generative AI in engineering contexts
- Industry perspectives on workforce needs
- Ethical considerations: bias, privacy, academic integrity, and environmental impact
Day 2 – Transforming Teaching & Learning
- Curriculum adaptation for AI literacy
- Hands-on problem-solving with AI tools
- Rethinking pedagogy and assessment in the era of AI
Day 3 – Future Directions & Action Planning
- Institutional and policy strategies
- Long-term transformations in engineering education
- Building a community of practice around AI in education