Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in Engineering

The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) in teaching and education has received attention and rapid growth in university engineering programs since OpenAI released ChatGPT in November 2022.In this paper, the authors explore the use of genAI in teaching and educational research in engineering disciplines and examine potential benefits and challenges while transitioning to genAI implemented in engineering education.This study A) Analyzes how educators and learners understand and identify the usage of genAI and ChatGPT in engineering education; B) Explores the potential benefits, challenges, and limitations of using these technologies; and C) Identifies educators' perceptions of using and understanding technologies like genAI, specifically ChatGPT.Student perspectives are analyzed using surveys including qualitative and quantitative questions.The authors explore educators' perspectives, whether they embrace genAI, how they use it, to what extent, and specific use cases, in teaching and educational research.Also, perspectives are included from educators opposed to the idea of using genAI or encouraging students to use it.Additionally, students' perspectives on the uses and misuse of genAI are discussed.Results of surveys from students are included in this paper.