Fulbright Brazil is pleased to announce the upcoming workshop “Innovating Engineering Education with Generative AI”, led by Dr. Andrew Katz and Dr. Dayoung Kim from the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Both scholars are at the forefront of research and practice in AI-enhanced engineering education, bringing expertise in curriculum design, ethics, and innovative pedagogy.
This three-day workshop will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025, bringing together university educators, industry experts, and thought leaders to explore how generative AI can transform engineering education. The overarching goal is 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: Innovating Engineering Education with Generative AI
September 23–25, 2025
at INOVA.USP, Campus da Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP
In-Person Participation
Please note that in-person attendance is by invitation only at INOVA.USP in São Paulo.
Online Participation – Open to All
The entire workshop will be livestreamed for free, and everyone is invited to watch online here.
Workshop Highlights
Over the course of three days, participants will engage with:
- 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
About the Facilitators
- Andrew Katz, PhD, MEng, BSChE – Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Education, Virginia Tech
- Dayoung Kim, PhD, MSChE – Collegiate Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Education, Virginia Tech
👉 Join us online September 23–25, 2025, for free via the livestream.
This activity takes place within the scope of the Modernization of Undergraduate Education (PMG) Program.
