Round Tables

  • Is Generative AI the Panacea in Engineering Education?

    Thursday | May 9, 2024 | 12:15 - 13:15

    Panacea Amphitheatre

    Generative AI is demonstrating its impact in so many different fields and circumstances. It can be used to create well-written text, creative images and videos, dub videos with lip-sync, design new algorithms and drugs, etc. In education it can help design classes and quizzes, act as a mentor for students, participate in student forums, and much more. Is Generative AI the panacea for all our work in education?

    In this panel session, we will discuss with three eminent speakers how AI can help in engineering education. In which way will it help faculty in their teaching role? How can AI help students when learning a subject? Can AI reduce the administrative burden in educational institutions? What can we expect when we combine metaverses with Artificial Intelligence? How can AI help us in cybersecurity? These and other related topics will be discussed in this panel session.

     

    Moderator: Carlos Delgado Kloos, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

    Panelists:

    • Plenary Speaker

      Vice President (Research and Development) of The Education University of Hong Kong

    • Plenary Speaker

      Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Computing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    • University of Piraeus, Cybersecurity Research Lab

  • Innovative Strategies to Foster Inclusion and Equity in Engineering Education

    Saturday | May 11, 2024 | 11:00 - 12:00

    Panacea Amphitheatre

    The round table titled "Innovative Strategies to Foster Inclusion and Equity in Engineering Education" aims to serve as a dynamic forum for discussing and disseminating effective policies, programs, and practices that have shown promise in attracting, retaining, and supporting women and other underrepresented groups in the field of engineering. Recognizing the critical importance of diversity and inclusion for the advancement of innovation, creativity, and comprehensive problem-solving in engineering, this round table seeks to explore multifaceted approaches to create a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.

    Participants share insights, experiences, and actionable strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusiveness within engineering faculties and curricula. Key topics will encompass the implementation of inclusive admission policies, the impact of mentorship programs, the role of support networks and professional associations, the significance of targeted scholarships and financial aid, and the necessity of curricular and pedagogical reforms to reflect a broader range of perspectives and contributions. This round table aims to conclude with a strong call to action, encouraging stakeholders across the educational spectrum to commit to and engage in efforts to promote a more inclusive and equitable environment in engineering education. 

    Moderators:
    Dr. Carina S. González-González, University Institute for Women's Studies (IUEM), University of La Laguna, Spain
    Dr. Aruquia Peixoto, CEFET/RJ, Brazil

    • University of La Laguna, Department of Computer Engineering

      Ph.D. Assistant Professor

    • Plenary Speaker

      Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania

    • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

    • Department of Computer and Information Sciences,Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK

      Professor of Digital Technology and Education

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