Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Chemical Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Heather L Walker
Abstract
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a novel innovation to a tool used in daily life, particularly within higher education. While anecdotal evidence suggests high levels of student engagement with AI, empirical data regarding usage patterns remains limited. This baseline study investigates AI integration among undergraduate chemical engineering students at the University of Arkansas. Through an anonymous survey (N=68; comprising 20 freshmen, 14 sophomores, 16 juniors, and 18 seniors), researchers assessed usage frequency, student comfort levels, and their evolving relationship with AI tools. The findings reveal that 75% of respondents utilize AI for coursework at least once a week, with 32% engaging with these tools daily. These results provide educators with a realistic benchmark of student behavior, offering critical insights to help guide the ethical and responsible integration of AI into the engineering curriculum.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence
Citation
Erickson, N. J. (2026). A Baseline Study of Artificial Intelligence Use among Chemical Engineering Undergraduates at the University of Arkansas. Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cheguht/233
