Fawzi BenMessaoud, senior lecturer in the Human-Centered Computing (HCC) department at Luddy Indianapolis, was a featured keynote speaker at the the 2024 CDIO International Conference recently held in Tunis, Tunisia. BenMassoud also teaches courses in Artificial Intelligence and is focused on the use of AI in education as a teaching tool.
Being invited as a keynote speaker at the Conference is a testament to BenMessaoud’s expertise and contributions to the field of engineering education, particularly in the context of AI and deep learning. “This recognition holds significant professional and teaching scholarship importance,” BenMessaoud said. “Delivering a keynote address at a prestigious international conference highlights your standing as a thought leader in engineering education. It enhances my professional reputation and opens up opportunities for further collaboration and networking with leading educators and researchers worldwide.”
Leading engineering schools in the USA, Europe, Canada, UK, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand formed the (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) CDIO Initiative: A worldwide collaborative to conceive and develop a new vision of engineering education. The CDIO annual conference serves as a platform for sharing innovations, best practices, and collaborative projects that enhance the quality and relevance of engineering education.
The main theme of this year conference was “Engineering education in the Era Of AI” The Conference Themes delved into the following focus areas:
• AI Ethics in Engineering Curriculum
• AI-Driven Pedagogical Approaches
• Incorporating AI Tools in Engineering Labs
BenMessaoud’s keynote session titled “Infinite Learning from Deep Learning to Human Learning: Intelligence Begets More Intelligence” aligned perfectly with the conference’s main theme of “Engineering Education in the Era of AI” and underscored the importance of integrating AI-driven approaches in educational practices and contributed to the ongoing discourse on how to best prepare engineering students for future challenges.
“Sharing my insights and experiences with a global audience at the CDIO Conference can inspire and influence curriculum development and teaching practices in engineering education. My participation demonstrates a commitment to advancing educational methodologies and integrating innovative technologies in the classroom,” BenMessaoud said.
The fact that the 20th CDIO Conference is being held for the first time in Africa, specifically in Tunis, Tunisia, marks a historic milestone. BenMessaoud’s keynote speech at this landmark event emphasized the global reach and inclusivity of the CDIO Initiative. It also highlighted the growing importance of engineering education in Africa and the continent’s potential to contribute to and benefit from the global engineering community.
Andrew Miller, chair of the HCC Department said, “Understanding how AI affects us all and how to design a responsible future is a key skill for tomorrow’s graduates. I’m so proud to see HCC and Luddy faculty leading the way.”
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