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Rosen Center For Advanced Computing: Facilities, Equipment, And Resources, X Carol Song, Purdue University Office Of Research

University General Facility Boilerplate Descriptions

Overview of RCAC as the research computing arm of Information Technology at Purdue. Describes technical support services as well as collaboration resources in software development, integration, and hosting.

Leveraging Ai To Enhance Educational Opportunities In K-12, Katia Saintfort-Russ, Raji Sundararajan

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing educational opportunities for K-12 students is grounded on the premise that AI technologies can significantly overcome traditional barriers that K-12 educators often encounter in the classroom. Despite those barriers, nearly a third of educators are leveraging AI in the classroom for teaching and or learning purposes. Findings from Kabudi et al. (2021) highlight that the rapid development of AI-adaptive systems has outpaced their implementation in real-world settings. This highlights the need to examine how educators use and interpret these systems in K-12 environments. This further demonstrates how AI is becoming a valuable …

Mapping Empirical Evidence On Artificial Intelligence Tools For Mathematics Teachers: A Scoping Review, Ghan Shyam Joshi, Steven M. Heinold

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, yet its integration into K–12 mathematics remains limited. This scoping review synthesizes 7 empirical studies (2022–2025). The primary purpose of this review is to explore the benefits, challenges, and gaps in AI integration in mathematics. This review is guided by Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework. The reviewed literature data is analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. This review identified four key themes: prompting literacy, accuracy norms, efficiency, and personalization. Results showed that AI can strengthen reasoning and engagement in mathematics teaching and learning. The effectiveness relies on teacher agency, ongoing professional development, and systemic …

Leading The Future: Educational Leaders’ Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence In K–12 Education, Melissa G. Mcintire

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This qualitative study examines how K–12 educational leaders perceive the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as it’s implemented in school districts. Through in-depth interviews with superintendents, principals, and district leaders, the study explores how leaders frame AI’s emerging role, how they navigate organizational readiness, and how they support staff and students during implementation. Grounded in Technology Leadership Theory (Dexter & Richardson, 2019), the study highlights the leadership and technology practices that support sustainable, ethical, and instructionally aligned AI adoption in public schools.

A Comparative Dbr Evaluation For The Four Mainstream Genai Tools In Designing Pbl For 9-12 Stem Education, Yixin Zhang, Sunnie L. Watson, William R. Watson

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This comparative study investigates the different emphases of the four mainstream GenAI tools when adopted to design interdisciplinary learning projects for the 9-12 STEM education. It addresses a gap in understanding the specialties of GenAI tools when used to support instructional design in STEM education (Zekaj, 2023). The researchers gave the same prompts for designing a project-based learning session to the GenAI tools: ChatGPT 5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Copilot, and Claude Sonnet 4.5. The AI-generated outputs were evaluated using the Expert Judgement framework (Dick et al., 2015). Each GenAI revised its own design based on the expert feedback, and the …

Teachers’ Knowledge And Beliefs In The Implementation Of Ai In Algebra Instruction, Comfort Temitope Aje, Modiu Olaguro

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This review examines how secondary mathematics teachers’ knowledge and beliefs about Artificial Intelligence (AI) shape their use of AI-based learning tools in algebra instruction. Drawing on Wilkins’ (2008) adaptation of Ernest’s (1989) model, the study synthesizes existing literature to explain how teachers’ understanding of AI interacts with their beliefs to influence the depth and quality of classroom implementation. The review highlights the reciprocal relationship between knowledge, beliefs, and practice, emphasizing the need for sustained professional development to support purposeful and equitable integration of AI in mathematics teaching.

Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Ai-Integration Competencies Through The Intelligent-Tpack Framework, Anthony Ilobinso, Adrie Koehler, Wanju Huang

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This study examined preservice teachers’ AI-integration competencies using the Intelligent TPACK framework, considering both quantitative and qualitative data. Results indicated that beyond knowing how to use and interact with AI tools, preservice teachers need holistic preparation for AI-supported teaching that integrates pedagogical, content, technological, and ethical dimensions.

Co-Creating Assessments With Colleague Ai, Virak Chan, Chen Li, Wayne E. Wright

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This study examines the experiences of in-service teachers in a graduate-level online 4-week English language learning (ELL) licensure course—Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students—in Summer 2025. The key assignment required co-creating formative assessment tools with Colleague AI, an AI-powered assistant for teachers to streamline lesson planning, formative assessment and other classroom tasks (https://www.colleague.ai). Specifically, this study explored how these educators leveraged AI capabilities while applying their professional learning and judgment to ensure fairness, validity, and cultural responsiveness when developing formative assessments for multilingual learners.

Artificial Intelligence In Teacher Practice: Insights From A Pilot Study, Annie García, Ali Kushki

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the education field by storm. Yet mixed messages have left educators uncertain about how to approach the technology in practice. This pilot study examined how K-12 in-service teachers use AI tools in their teaching and how they characterize their experiences. Eight participants from a suburban midwestern U.S. school engaged in open-ended interviews about their use of AI, their platform of choice, and their perceptions of the benefits. Findings show that teachers primarily used ChatGPT to generate rubrics, create content-specific material, produce video transcripts, and draft or refine parent emails. These findings suggest that teachers are …

Semiconductors & Microelectronics In Middle School Technology & Engineering: Integrating Emerging Stem Workforce Contexts Into The Classroom, Greg J. Strimel, Deana Lucas, Yubin Lee, Victoria Constantine, Tamara J. Moore, Morgan Hynes, Selcen Guzey

School of Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

This case study explores the integration of microelectronics contexts and content into middle school classrooms as part of a workforce development initiative intended to address national labor force needs arising from increased investments in the semiconductor industry. The study follows four middle school technology and engineering teachers as they develop, implement, and refine an instructional unit designed to introduce students to microelectronics production and semiconductor-related careers. Through classroom observations and iterative curriculum development, this exploratory case study reviewed how emerging STEM workforce contexts, such as semiconductors and microelectronics, can be integrated into middle school instruction. The results provide a practical …

University Library Services Innovation: Strategic Ai Integration And Evidence-Based Insights, Liping Yang, Jun Wang, Lulu Wang, Zixuan Zhang

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Purpose

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is reshaping higher education. In response, university libraries are gradually adopting these tools to enhance service capability and foster user engagement. Aligned with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s “Education + AI Strategic Framework”, specifically the strategic goal of AI for Research and Innovation, this study examines how the Library leverages AI technologies to support scientific discovery and provide more inclusive, responsive library services.

Design/methodology/approach

This study provides a comprehensive perspective on the XJTLU Library AI-enhanced service framework. This framework consists of the LibAI Portal, a unified service platform that includes the LibAI Chatbot, LibAI Database Navigator, and …

From Information To Impact: The Strategic Role Of Libraries In University Ranking, Tatiana Usova, Fiona Glasgow, Lisa Chisholm

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Academic libraries are increasingly positioning themselves as strategic partners within their institutions, moving beyond traditional support roles to actively advancing institutional priorities, particularly in global university rankings like QS and Times Higher Education (THE). These rankings significantly influence how universities are perceived and funded, and they rely heavily on the use of bibliometric data, research outputs, and institutional reputation.

This paper, presented by SIGMaRI, examines the evolving role of libraries in the rankings landscape. We will highlight impactful library-led initiatives and partnerships with other strategic university departments that advance the university's reputation and shape institutional research strategies. While libraries share …

Bridging Cultures, Building Communities: The Role Of Academic Libraries In Fostering Multicultural Engagement And Digital Inclusion, Emily Chan, Catarina Lei

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

This paper explores the evolving role of academic libraries in small, multicultural settings. Using the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao as a case study, we examine how the library acts as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration. By bridging the gap between diverse faculty departments—such as History, Sound Engineering, and Design—the library facilitates innovative projects that preserve local heritage and promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This document outlines two specific case studies: the "First Global Typhoon Macau 1874" exhibition and the "OttoSonic" sound installation.

Sparking Collaborative Connections Through Immersive Technologies, Jacky Wong

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

NIE Library created an innovative space called LIBytes to connect people and ideas through immersive technologies— Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality(MR), and AI robots—and to widen equitable access to digital experiences. LIBytes is both a space and a service: we co-design with departments to integrate immersive learning into teaching, research, and outreach.

For instance, we partner across NIE to build shared experiences:

• English Department – Digital Literature: VR for immersive narrative exploration and perspective-taking, with multimodal discussion.
• Asian Languages & Cultures Department – Digital Storytelling: co-creating VR stories that surface linguistic and cultural perspectives and support authentic …

Informed Learning In Place: Tales From A Field Station, Thom Gerrish, Rachel K. Fundator, Clarence D. Maybee, Karen A. Reiman-Sendi

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

This study investigates how students learn to use information at a remote field station to prepare for roles as environmental researchers, climate advocates, and citizens. Using a semi-structured interview approach, the researchers examined the perceptions of twelve field station instructors on how their students engage with information to learn in a place-based educational context. Three interrelated themes emerged that demonstrate the varied ways in which students need to learn to use information: (1) Leveraging interdisciplinary lenses, where students integrate diverse perspectives to interpret environmental information; (2) Acculturating to field research practices, where students gain practical research and data skills through …

Enhancing Student Engagement And Learning Outcomes Through Microlearning In Academic Libraries, Kate Lora Cruz, Robert Vallente, Kelvin Samson

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The rapid evolution of educational technologies and student learning preferences has prompted academic libraries to explore innovative strategies for instruction and engagement. One such approach gaining traction is microlearning—a method that delivers concise, targeted learning content designed to meet specific objectives in a short period. This research proposes to investigate the integration of microlearning in academic libraries, focusing on its impact on student engagement, information literacy, and the overall effectiveness of library instruction. The study aims to (1) assess the current awareness and use of microlearning in academic library settings, (2) suggest content and factors to consider in implementing microlearning …

Free-Dom In Creativity: Cost-Accessible Ai Tools For Makerspaces In Academic Libraries, Marvin Factor, Kate Lora Cruz, Yugosto Balbas

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into academic library makerspaces presents emerging opportunities for enhancing innovation, creativity, and user engagement. However, financial considerations often influence the adoption of advanced technologies, particularly in academic institutions located in developing regions. This study systematically reviews freely available AI tools applicable to makerspace environments in academic libraries, providing a descriptive and comparative analysis of their functionalities and potential applications.  By mapping the current landscape of open-access on a gratis level,  this research identifies key categories of AI applications such as design generation, image generation, language processing, and data visualization, highlighting the strengths, limitations, and …

Reimagining Library Services In The Age Of Ai: A Case Study From A Canadian Academic Library, Wei Xuan, Christine Shaw

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

As artificial intelligence reshapes higher education, academic libraries are reimagining their services to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. This article presents a case study of the University of Manitoba Libraries (UML), a Canadian academic library actively integrating AI to improve service delivery, enrich research support, and enhance user engagement while upholding core values of access, equity, and scholarly integrity.

Four key initiatives are discussed: (1) the development of an in-house AI chatbot built on Microsoft Azure services, offering real-time conversational assistance grounded in trusted library content; (2) the implementation of Ex Libris’ Primo Research Assistant to enhance discovery with GPT-based …

Strategic Collection Management In Academic Libraries - Balancing Digital Resources, Print Collections, And Study Spaces, Xiaolu Guo, Trish Wilson

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

In the time of digital transformation and constrained resources, academic libraries must align collections with institutional priorities. This paper presents how Victoria University of Wellington Library’s strategic approach to balancing physical collections and student needs for study space. By sharing practical approaches and lessons learnt from collection evaluation initiatives, this paper will explore how an academic library seeks to align collections with institutional goal s in a sustainable, user-cantered way. Key discussion points include collection budget and usage trends; stakeholder engagement and UX; data driven approaches; and staff capability building.

Generative Ai As Disruptor And Driver For Library Data Services, Shahira Khair

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Over the past decade, academic libraries around the world have focused on developing new services to support data-intensive research and open science. This shift has been driven by funder and publisher mandates emphasizing transparency, reproducibility, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) research l data. Just as these services are maturing, the rapid rise of generative AI tools and their application in research presents a disruptive l force, but also a transformative opportunity for library data services. This paper addresses the evolving impact of generative AI and library data services, contextualized by the experiences of researchers captured in a series of …

Ai Empowerment Of Medical Libraries For Promoting Accessible Reading Of Evidence-Based Health Guidelines, Wenjing Ding

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

In an age marked by overwhelming information and a rapidly aging global population, the need for accessible, comprehensible health information has never been more urgent. Although evidence-based health guidelines play a crucial role in supporting informed medical decision-making, their dense medical language and structural complexity often render them inaccessible to lay audiences. This study investigates the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enabling medical libraries to serve as dynamic platforms for promoting the accessible reading of such guidelines, thereby advancing public health literacy and equity.

A dual challenge emerges: on one hand, the expanding volume and sophistication of clinical …

Navigating Transformation: Staffing, Structure, And Strategy In The Ai-Integrated Academic Library, Renji Jacob, Beth Russell

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The rapid integration of AI, automation, and digital transformation necessitates a strategic evolution of academic libraries in staffing, structure, and strategy. At NYU Abu Dhabi, a global campus navigating a transient, multicultural environment, workforce development is paramount for sustained innovation, service excellence, and future readiness.

This presentation outlines our library's transition from a traditional repository to a dynamic knowledge facilitator and inclusive community hub. We are actively redefining roles to include AI competencies, creating professional development pathways that support AI literacy, and fostering hybrid positions that promote flexibility and growth. Key initiatives include cross-training, peer mentoring, and comprehensive AI literacy …

Ethical Governance Framework For Artificial Intelligence In Library Contexts——A Comparative Analysis Of Ifla Guidelines And Chinese Implementation, Xu Shan, Chengyu Zhang

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in libraries is becoming increasingly widespread, bringing with it not only enhanced service effectiveness but also various ethical challenges. This study constructs a framework for responsible AI ethical practice in libraries based on the AI ethics guidelines of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), contextualized within China's national conditions. The paper first deconstructs the 14 key issues in IFLA's ethical framework, categorizing them into three dimensions: technical risks, social risks, and governance risks, and analyzes the application limitations formed within the Western context. It then explores the policy adaptability of …

Exploring Definitions And Frameworks Of Information Diplomacy: A Scoping Review Protocol, Bethany S. Mcgowan, Tuomas Harviainen

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

Information diplomacy is an emerging concept that bridges information science, public diplomacy, and global communication. Although increasingly cited in scholarly and policy discourse, the term lacks definitional clarity and theoretical consensus. A systematic mapping of its explicit usage across disciplines is needed to support conceptual coherence and guide future applications.

This scoping review aims to identify, analyze, and synthesize existing definitions, frameworks, and applications of the term information diplomacy in scholarly and gray literature. The review will explore how the concept has been articulated across domains such as international relations, information policy, and communication, focusing exclusively on sources that explicitly …

Book Review Of A Dozen Delicious Donuts: A Sweet Cambodian-American Story, Syra Yang

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

In A Dozen Delicious Donuts: A Sweet Cambodian-American Story, Chanda Ouk Wolf tells a story about the connection of donut shops and the Cambodian community in southern California while acknowledging the cultural experiences and donut creation that originated in Cambodia. The actual making, and step-by-step process of these donuts, are shared when a baking contest is announced by the main character’s teacher at school.

Book Review Of To Save And To Destroy: Writing As An Other, Nguyen H B Le

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s To Save and to Destroy is a collection of his Norton lectures where he uses his generational stories of continuous immigration throughout Vietnam and the United States to explore how writing, with both internal and external experiences, shape our own identities, and forces that come into oppression, silence, and Otherness. In other words, the book depicts how he himself is seen from multiple others: “the Vietnamese, the Asian, the minoritized, the racialized, the colonized, the hybrid, the hyphenated, the refugee, the displaced, the artist, the writer, the smart ass, the bastard, the sympathizer, and the committed” (p. …

Field Test And Evaluation Of A Smart Sprayer For Precision Weeding, Boyang Deng, Yuzhen Lu, Mark Siemens, Daniel Brainard

Symposium of Digital Agriculture

Weeds remain a major biological threat to agriculture, reducing crop yields and causing substantial economic losses. Conventional blanket herbicide applications are costly, environmentally damaging, and accelerate the evolution of herbicide resistance. Machine vision–based precision weeding offers a sustainable alternative by enabling site-specific weed localization and removal. This study advances plant perception through YOLOv10 detection models and leverages a 1-cm nozzle array to achieve precise weed targeting that maximizes treatment efficacy while minimizing crop contact. A dedicated weed–crop dataset curated from vegetable fields further enhances model performance. Field testing was conducted in a lettuce field, and it achieved an average 80.0% …

Standing Dead Tree Detection Using Remote Sensing And Deep Learning, Stephanie Willsey

Symposium of Digital Agriculture

Advances in remote sensing and AI-driven algorithms have improved forest structure measurement, enabling more efficient wildfire risk assessment by identifying critical fuel sources such as standing deadwood (snags). Snags are often omitted or underrepresented in field measurements, which can lead to inaccurate estimates of snag counts. This study applies CSRNet, a convolutional neural network originally designed for crowd counting, to count snags using National Agriculture Imagery Program color infrared images. We manually annotated 100 image tiles, which were split 70/15/15 for training, validation, and testing. Our preliminary results show a mean absolute error (MAE) of 1.16 snags per 25 hectares …

Evaluation Of Commercial Soil Probes (Teralytic Npk) Performance In Field Conditions, German Santos, Shalamar Armstrong

Symposium of Digital Agriculture

Nitrogen (N) losses in agricultural systems of the U.S. Midwest represent a significant environmental and economic challenge for farmers, as they pose risks to both water and air quality. However, only a small proportion of farmers adopt cover crops, such as clover and cereal rye, which have proven effective in mitigating N losses. One of the most critical characteristics of N is its high solubility in water and its low retention in soil. Therefore, new technologies have been developed to remotely and continuously monitor soil nutrients in real time. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the performance of …

Evaluating Different Soil Health Parameters For Edge-Of-Field Water Quality, Dipesh Giri, Siddhartho Shekhar Paul, Yichao Rui, Molly Meyers

Symposium of Digital Agriculture

Soil health indicators are increasingly used to guide conservation practice outcomes, but their vertical distribution and relationship to nutrient losses in surface runoff remain understudied. Since 2016, we have conducted multi-depth soil health assessments across agricultural fields in the Great Lakes Basin transitioning to conservation practices such as cover cropping and no-till. Our goal was to identify soil metrics that are predictive of edge-of-field (EOF) water quality outcomes. We assessed 21 biological, chemical, and physical soil indicators at 0–5 cm and 5–15 cm depths, calculating stratification ratios (SR = 0–5 cm ÷ 5–15 cm) for 57 site-years. Nine indicators met …