Investigating the Use of Generative ai in M&S Education

Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly creating a place for themselves in society. There are numerous reports, both good and bad, of their use in business, academia, government and society. While some organizations are trying to limit, or eliminate, their use, it appears that it is inevitable they will become a common “tool”. In education, there is a fear that students will not acquire critical thinking in the future, but we argue that LLMs will become a tool to assist students with critical thinking, giving guidance, feedback, and assessment. This paper investigates how the current state of LLMs can be integrated into modeling and simulation (M&S) education. Example cases for modeling and simulation development are presented showing how an LLM can assist M&S design and education in anticipation of LLMs becoming a common tool for M&S practitioners. Current limitations are also highlighted, and where possible, short-term solutions are proposed.