Conference Session

Generative AI and Its Role in Industrial Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

THOMAS AMING'A OMWANDO, Simpson University; Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware; Bhavana Kotla, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

comprehensive evaluation of both the measurableoutcomes and subjective perceptions of AI-generated rubrics3.2. Data Collection3.2.1. Rubric DevelopmentThree leading generative AI tools—ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity were employed to generategrading rubrics for four engineering course assignments. The assignments were selected fromtwo lower-level and two upper-level courses to provide a representative sample of undergraduateengineering curricula.Assignment 1 was an integral component of a term project in Engineering Economic Analysiscourse, designed to apply economic decision-making principles to real-world engineeringchallenges while strengthening students' communication skills in both presentation and reportwriting. Students voluntarily formed

Conference Session

Bridging Education and Real-World Impact: Training, Career Development, and Urban Systems

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Berenice Alejandra Cabrera, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

discipline. This raises concerns because the content programs choose toemphasize in their undergraduate curriculum can impact the way students come to view andunderstand the field, including perceptions of what skills and knowledge are valuable to learn fortheir future careers. An underemphasis on the social and contextual dimensions of engineeringcan create a narrow representation of the field that leaves students inadequately prepared tonavigate the realities of engineering work. Additionally, previous research has shown thatwomen and students of color often pursue STEM degrees, including engineering, with an interestin how they can leverage their degree to create positive social impact. Thus, examining how theengineering curriculum might