From left: Sebastian Torres; Allan Ilyasov; Sebastian Chalarca ’23CCPS, ’24GCCPS; and Giulio Bardelli ’24CCPS
January 13, 2025
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutor student team from The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies showcased their groundbreaking project, “AI Tutor: Advancing Education through Generative AI and Large Language Models,” at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Annual Conference held on December 11–13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA.
“The students’ participation in this prestigious event not only highlighted their innovative work, but also opened doors to new collaborations and broader recognition within the academic community,” said the team’s faculty advisor Fazel Keshtkar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science.
The AI Tutor system received widespread attention at the conference for its cutting-edge use of Generative AI to enhance programming education. Attendees, including several professors, expressed enthusiasm for the tool’s potential.
“AI Tutor received significant attention, and the reception was very positive,” Dr. Keshtkar said. “Visitors, especially a few professors, remarked about how important it is to have a system like this to help teach courses.”
An unexpected—yet exciting—outcome of the conference was the growing interest in expanding AI Tutor’s capabilities beyond programming. Attendees were intrigued by the potential for applying the system’s generative AI functions to other academic disciplines. The system’s capabilities can be applied to other subjects beyond programming, allowing for cross-disciplinary application opportunities.
“I’m incredibly proud of the AI Tutor team for their impressive presentation at MSCHE,” Dr. Keshtkar said. “Their work received well-deserved recognition, demonstrating its potential to transform education. Their ability to engage with experts highlight the impact of their innovation. Their success at MSCHE reflects their dedication and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to address real-world challenges.”
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