Collaborative Research: EducateAI: CUE-T: Designing Artificial Intelligence Curricula for All Undergrads

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is drastically changing how we approach problems and the ways we craft solutions. AI awareness and competency are critical for the next generation workforce to stay competitive in the global economy. Improved AI literacy also leads to more responsible use and adoption of AI in society. While many institutions have increased their offerings of AI and AI-related courses, it is a challenge to ensure these are scalable and relevant for students who have had limited exposure or experiences in AI. To enable all institutions to better serve all students interested in AI, this IUSE: CUE Pathways project will develop undergraduate AI curricula that is appealing and approachable for students with a range of experiences in and knowledge of AI and computing technologies. The project will also be tested at community colleges and 4-year institutions with a range of resources, personnel, and access to technology to ensure wide adoptability across institution types. To design AI curricula that can appeal to all students so that every student interested in AI can have an opportunity to take AI courses, the project identifies five principles in the design that allow for technical competency regardless of the student’s background in AI or computing in general. These five principles include a zero-background entry point, a non-programming option, a discipline-specific application, and an invitation to go deeper. The collaboration among four institutions of differ

Key facts

NSF award ID
2434181
Awardee
University of Kentucky Research Foundation (KY)
SAM.gov UEI
H1HYA8Z1NTM5
PI
Brent Harrison
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
EducateAI, Improv Undergrad STEM Ed(IUSE), EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES, GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT
Estimated total
$948,437
Funds obligated
$948,437
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2029