Generative AI as a Coding Assistant
Event Name: Generative AI as a Coding Assistant<br>Organization: CREATE Institute<br>Categories: Calendar - Master Calendar<br>Expected Headcount: 30<br>Event Locator: 2026-AASHGD<br><br><div><br><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Sean Jones, </span><span>Assistant Professor, </span><span>Diercks School of Advanced Computing</span></span><span> </span></p><br></div><br><div><br><p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>This session will offer a quick, practical introduction to vibe coding for engineering faculty who are interested in using AI agents to </span><span>assist</span><span> them in their coding tasks. Through live examples, participants will see how a simple script can sometimes be created with a single well-written prompt, while more complex tasks </span><span>benefit</span><span> from conversation, planning, and clear specifications before any code is generated. The session will also highlight common pitfalls, ways to reduce rework, and the dangers of cognitive surrender.</span></span><span> </span></p><br></div>