Generative AI is everywhere—embedded in our search engines, our phones, our databases, and now, even in our classrooms. But what does it mean for the future of learning and teaching at Tufts?
This series explores the creative and innovative ways students and faculty at Tufts are diving into the world of generative AI. From research and coursework to creative projects, how they’re using AI, what excites them, and what challenges they’re tackling along the way.
- If It’s That Bad at Tic-Tac-Toe: Reflecting on how we may be victims to the WALL-E Theorem?
An interview with Jack Davis ’25 By Mehek Vora When Jack Davis first discovered ChatGPT, it wasn’t in a lab or during a lecture—it was just a whisper in the back row of a Tufts computer science class. “Someone behind me said, ‘you can tell … - “You Don’t Just Get AI”: A Tufts Alum on Learning How to Learn With ItAn interview with Sam Kent Saint Pierre ‘24, Biochemistry by Mehek Vora When Sam graduated from Tufts in Spring 2024 with a degree in Biochemistry, they left with more than just academic knowledge, they left with an understanding that using AI well isn’t something that …
- When Machado Meets Machine: Exploring AI in the Language Classroom
An interview with Dr Ester Rincon Calero, Senior Lecturer, Romance Studies. In a world where artificial intelligence seems to be seen most often with STEM fields, it’s refreshing to talk about its often overlooked role in the humanities. - Not All AI Wins Make Headlines And That’s Okay!
An Interview with Dr Meera Gatlin Assistant Teaching Professor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine What does it look like when you bring generative AI into a veterinary public health classroom? According to Dr. Meera Gatlin it looks a lot like playful experimentation, pedagogical curiosity, and a whole lot of trial and error. - Think Critically, Not Just Quickly – Using AI Without Losing Learning
An Interview with Jennifer Ferguson, from Tufts Tisch Library. As a librarian, she views AI as an extension of a long-standing challenge: How do we teach people to evaluate information in an age where algorithms filter what we see and we don’t always know where the data is coming from? - AI at the Extremes: Beyond Utopian Aspirations and Dystopian Fears
An Interview with Dr Jamee Elder, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. It seemed very natural to think about my own use of AI at the same time that I’m teaching my students about AI.