The University of New Mexico is one of 18 institutions participating in a two-year research project with Ithaca S+R aimed at unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance higher education. The primary objectives of this initiative include conducting assessments, gathering information, and developing implementation strategies tailored to each participating campus community.
The UNM is headed by Leo Low, Dean of the University Libraries School of Learning Sciences (CULLS). He focused on investigating the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning, and information discovery, and assembled a dedicated team to pioneer this effort.
Members of the team are:
- Stephanie Bean, Art Librarian, University Libraries Department of Learning Sciences
- Robin Gleasner, Resource Management Librarian, Health Sciences Library and Information Center
- Laura Hall, Director of Resources, Archives and Discovery, Health Sciences Libraries and Information Center
- Cree Myers, Educational Designer, Center for Educational Learning
- Todd Quinn, Business and Economics Librarian, University Libraries Department of Learning Sciences
- Jet Saengngoen, Educational Designer, Center for Educational Learning
“We are in the midst of a transformational period in higher education where AI is playing a pivotal role,” said Dean Leo Law. Most of this opportunity will be used for the benefit of students, faculty and the wider UNM community.”
The use of AI in education continues to expand. AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT can understand natural language and generate human-like responses, leading educators to question the future uses of AI and its current applications. rice field.
UNM will work with a group of prominent educational institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University and Princeton University. Together they will assess the most immediate AI applications likely to impact teaching, learning and research, and explore the long-term needs of institutions, instructors and academics in this evolving environment.
The first year of the program will focus on looking back at university activities most likely to be affected by AI. This is followed by interviews with lecturers and researchers, creating the largest qualitative data set ever. The second year will focus on developing institution-specific strategies for widespread implementation of generative AI on campus.
At the beginning of the spring semester, UNM’s University Libraries and Learning Sciences Department hosted a webinar panel titled “Education in the Age of AI.” This panel explored questions and challenges related to teaching with artificial intelligence. A full recording can be accessed on the website.
For a full list of institutions and project details, please visit the Ithaka S+R web page.
