Are you curious about how generative AI is transforming higher education? Do you want to be at the forefront of these changes at UT San Antonio?

Join us for this month’s Generative AI Peer Learning Network featuring Tianzhi He, as we connect with a supportive community dedicated to exploring how AI tools can transform teaching and learning.

Tianzhi He, Assistant Professor in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Management (CECM) at The University of Texas at San Antonio, will present the development and classroom deployment of the MEP AI Studio, a multi-agent generative AI system designed to support teaching and learning in CSM 4643 (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems). The MEP AI Studio leverages a set of specialized AI agents tailored to different instructional use cases, including a Q&A Tutor for textbook-based concept clarification, a Case Discussion agent for peer-style critical thinking, a Revit Modeling assistant for workflow guidance, and a Scenario Role-Play agent for experiential learning. The system is built on the Botpress platform and is seamlessly integrated into Canvas, enabling students to interact with AI directly within their course environment without needing to navigate to external tools or platforms. This integration lowers barriers to adoption and supports continuous, in-context learning. In this session, He will share the system design, including the multi-agent pipeline, prompt engineering strategies, and interaction flow that guide students across different learning modes. The presentation will also highlight example classroom use cases demonstrating how students engage with the system for both conceptual understanding and practical skill development. Finally, He will discuss initial student feedback and reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from integrating generative AI into a senior-level engineering course.

Since its launch in January 2023, the network has become a central hub for faculty and staff from across campus to explore, experiment, and collaborate.

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Discover new teaching strategies that responsibly and effectively integrate AI.
• Stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends and applications.
• Contribute to a growing ecosystem that is shaping the future of learning at our university.

This is more than just a network, it’s a space for you to amplify your voice and help guide UT San Antonio’s thoughtful and innovative approach to generative AI. We invite you to join us every last Tuesday of the month and help shape the future.

Learn more about the Generative AI Peer Learning Network.

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