Teaching AI to Non-STEM Students: A General Education Approach Using Space Weather and Low-Code Tools
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an increasingly important topic across many disciplines, impacting industries and social institutions beyond traditional STEM fields. As AI becomes a part of daily life, it is crucial to introduce AI concepts to non-STEM students. This paper discusses an interdisciplinary approach to teaching AI at Rockland Community College, a two-year institution within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Our curriculum integrates AI literacy into general education requirements, allowing students to fulfill the Natural Science General Education requirement. A central focus is the application of AI in analyzing solar weather patterns using low and no-code tools. We explore pedagogical strategies, course design, and student engagement techniques to make AI accessible and applicable across various fields.
Authors
- Thomas J. Marlowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1514-9866)
- Rebecca A. Goldstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5131-4892)
- James Liporace
- Stefan A. Robila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6464-1446)
- Vaibhav Anu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8104-4942)
- Sumi Hagiwara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0982-2601)
- Katherine G. Herbert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6663-8187)
Institutions
- Seton Hall University (US)
- Montclair State University (US)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/isec64801.2025.11147286
- Primary Topic
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00