AI in the Geometry Classroom: An Interactive Exploration” facilitated by Melinda Koelling and Sayantan Basu  

Short Description:
In this hands-on session, we’ll briefly survey current AI platforms and then put them to the test with geometry-specific problems. We’ll explore their strengths and weaknesses together, followed by a group discussion on practical strategies for using AI as a productive learning tool in the geometry classroom.

About Melinda Koelling:
Melinda Koelling is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University. Although trained as a mathematician and a computational neuroscientist, she is also interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning and the educational uses of generative AI. 

About Sayantan Basu:
Sayantan Basu is a professional tutor and volunteer intern in AI at Western Michigan University.  He completed his undergraduate degree in applied math in December 2024.  As an undergraduate student, Sayantan was engaged in studying the ethical use of AI for his own learning.  As a tutor, Sayantan has intimate experience of student thinking about AI due to his experience guiding individual students to productively use AI for their education.