A Study of Graduate Students’ Experiences of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New Brunswick

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by students in higher education for a wide range of tasks, such as brainstorming, finding information, or drafting papers. While we understand the general use cases for AI in the classroom, there is a gap in the research about students’ processes for learning, evaluating and implementing new tools into their learning workflows. This talk summarizes the initial findings of focus groups conducted with graduate students at the University of New Brunswick that explored student perceptions of—and experiences with—AI technology.

Catherine Gracey

University of New Brunswick

Catherine Gracey (she/her) is an early career librarian, and a recent Dalhousie MI grad. She is the Open Scholarship and Applied Sciences Librarian at the University of New Brunswick. She serves on the AI Academic Working Group for UNB, and her current research interests include the interplay between AI and search behaviours.

Julie Morris

University of New Brunswick

Julie Morris (they/them) is the Collections Analysis/Bibliometrics Librarian at the University of New Brunswick. They are also a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an interest in scholarly communications and knowledge mobilization. Outside of work, they serve as the Treasurer for the Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick, and has been a Board member since 2023.