Featured Innovations
Aggie AI: Write
A Canvas-integrated AI tool that helps students generate essay topics, structure outlines, and receive feedback while giving faculty visibility into student interactions. It supports writing instruction by offering guidance, improving clarity, and fostering stronger composition skills.
AI-Enhanced VR Simulations
AI-enhanced VR simulations create more realistic interactions between students and virtual patients. By making responses feel authentic and adaptive, the AI adds depth to training scenarios, helping learners build confidence and improve clinical communication skills.
AI Lesson Plan Builder
An AI tool for K-12 science teachers that creates standards-aligned lesson plans. Teachers select core ideas and content, add custom inputs, and the AI generates full lessons including pages, assessments, and quizzes—streamlining planning and improving consistency.
Canvas AI Support Tool
Originally developed as an AI-powered SQL tutor, this tool gives live feedback and explanations on student queries, linking activities directly to Canvas assignments. Instructors define learning outcomes; the flexible design allows extension into other disciplines.
Course AI Assistant
A customizable AI assistant built into Canvas for instructors and students. Instructors can tailor its knowledge to align with course modules and resources, creating a personalized support system that answers questions, guides learning, and saves time for everyone.
Medical Interpreter AI Coach
An interactive coaching tool where students practice medical translation via short video scenarios involving doctors or patients. Students record translations and receive instant feedback, improvement tips, and ratings to help refine accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
AI at USU
USU is actively researching and implementing AI across multiple disciplines. Here are some key initiatives on campus:
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Center (DSAI)
A central hub for students, faculty, and industry partners focused on AI research, machine learning, and data science applications. DSAI fosters collaboration and serves as a key resource for AI-driven projects.
AI Teaching Resources
A curated collection of strategies, guides, and best practices to help instructors integrate AI into their courses, navigate ethical considerations, and enhance student engagement.
Additional AI Resources
A central repository of AI-related initiatives at USU, featuring news, research updates, and university-wide AI policies and discussions.