AI Resources at Fulton Schools of Engineering
Our AI Culture
We see AI as a tool to enhance creativity, improve efficiency, and enrich teaching, research, and daily work across the Fulton Schools of Engineering. Our culture values safe exploration, shared learning, and responsible use so that everyone can experiment, grow, and benefit. We are building collective AI literacy through pilots, training, and collaboration, creating consistent practices and a supportive community where AI strengthens our work.
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FAQ
What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that are designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence–such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, making decisions, or generating content.
What AI tools are available at FSE?
ASU provides access to AI tools for teaching, research, administration, content generation, document analysis, workflow support, and collaboration. Use ASU-approved access paths and check the ASU AI Tools page for the latest guidance.
Are there any free tools?
Yes. Several tools are available at no cost with ASURITE sign-in, including CreateAI Chat, CreateAI Compare, Microsoft Copilot Chat, Google Gemini Chat, NotebookLM, Zoom AI Companion, and ChatGPT Edu. Some tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google AI Pro for Education, require department-funded licenses.
More frequently asked questions…
AI Tool List
Reviewed: 7.10.2026
Quick Reference Guide
ASU-built, safe space to experiment and work
No-cost ASU access for writing, research, analysis, images, and agents
Free Gemini Chat; Google AI Pro is department-funded
Copilot Chat is free; Microsoft 365 Copilot is licensed
NotebookLM, Zoom AI Companion, Adobe Express and more through ASU
AI Can Help With…
Instructional Design & Delivery
| Creating interactive problem sets with varied difficulty levels |
| Developing rubrics for complex engineering projects |
| Generating case studies from industry scenarios |
| Adapting course materials for different learning styles |
| Creating simulation scenarios for lab exercises |
| Designing scaffolded learning modules |
Assessment & Feedback
| Providing detailed feedback on technical reports |
| Creating personalized improvement plans for students |
| Analyzing patterns in student misconceptions |
| Generating practice problems based on student performance |
| Drafting constructive peer review guidelines |
| Developing competency-based assessment criteria |
Research & Scholarly Communication
| Synthesizing literature reviews across disciplines |
| Translating technical findings for broader audiences |
| Identifying research gaps from publication databases |
| Creating compelling grant proposal narratives |
| Generating hypotheses from preliminary data |
| Drafting patent application descriptions |
Administrative Documentation
| Writing unbiased recommendation letters |
| Drafting policy updates with stakeholder considerations |
| Generating meeting agendas with action items |
| Composing diplomatic responses to complaints |
| Developing standard operating procedures |
Data Analysis & Visualization
| Interpreting student performance trends |
| Creating dashboards for research metrics |
| Analyzing budget variance reports |
| Generating predictive models for enrollment |
| Visualizing complex engineering concepts |
| Summarizing survey results with insights |
Collaboration & Communication
| Facilitating interdisciplinary brainstorming sessions |
| Translating technical jargon for non-experts |
| Mediating conflicting viewpoints in team projects |
| Creating inclusive team charter documents |
| Drafting cross-cultural communication guidelines |
| Generating icebreakers for diverse groups |
Content Creation & Curation
| Developing accessible lab safety protocols |
| Creating engaging social media content for research |
| Designing infographics for complex processes |
| Writing alumni success story narratives |
| Crafting compelling event descriptions |
Strategic Planning & Analysis
| Conducting SWOT analyses for program development |
| Creating roadmaps for curriculum updates |
| Analyzing competitor program offerings |
| Developing metrics for measuring impact |
| Generating scenarios for risk assessment |
| Creating logic models for new initiatives |
Professional Development
| Creating personalized learning pathways |
| Generating reflection prompts for growth |
| Designing mentorship program frameworks |
| Developing skill gap analyses |
| Creating interview preparation materials |
| Drafting professional development plans |
Quality Assurance & Compliance
| Reviewing documents for accessibility standards |
| Checking materials for bias and inclusivity |
| Verifying compliance with accreditation requirements |
| Creating audit trail documentation |
| Generating safety inspection checklists |
| Developing quality control procedures |
Safety & Compliance Tips
Only vetted tools are approved
Use tools listed on the ASU AI Tools page for ASU work. Listed tools have completed ASU’s vendor risk review for general business and FERPA use.
No ASU data on personal tools
Personal or public accounts, including public ChatGPT, Claude, Apple Intelligence, or Gemini, are for personal exploration only. Do not enter ASU data unless you are using an ASU-approved access path.
Certain tools should be avoided
Do not use tools that are not listed or are marked not approved with ASU data.
Check the tool’s status before using
Check the current status on the ASU AI Tools page before using ASU data. Tools not listed by ASU are not approved for enterprise use.
Access tools through the right channels
Use ASURITE sign-in and official ASU access links for CreateAI, ChatGPT Edu, Microsoft Copilot, Google AI tools, NotebookLM, Zoom AI Companion, and other approved tools.
FAQ
An AI tool is software that uses artificial intelligence techniques to analyze information or generate content–such as text, images, audio, or code. These tools can automate routine tasks, assist with documents or visuals, support analysis, and help people explore ideas. At FSE, AI tools should be used to support human judgment, not replace it.
Yes. ASU provides access to approved AI tools for teaching, research, administration, and collaboration. Start with the ASU AI Tools List for the latest information and use ASURITE sign-in when a tool supports it.
Use the ASU AI Tools List as the canonical source for current availability, access, and data-use guidance. The ETS guide below is a local quick reference and should be checked against ASU’s current tool pages before using ASU data in any tool.
Start with ASU’s AI Tools page. Tools listed there have completed ASU’s Vendor IT Risk Assessment process and were found low risk for FERPA data and general business use. Tools not listed by ASU are not approved for enterprise use. For sensitive, regulated, or unusual data, follow ASU’s Digital Trust Guidelines and data classification standards, and ask for help before entering the data.
Yes. ASU’s CreateAI Chat and CreateAI Compare let you work with or compare multiple models in ASU-managed environments. Anyone with an ASURITE can use them.
ASU currently provides access to tools such as CreateAI Builder, CreateAI Chat, CreateAI Compare, ChatGPT Edu, Microsoft Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Gemini Chat, Google AI Pro for Education, NotebookLM, and Zoom AI Companion. Eligibility, cost, and access paths vary by role and license, so check each official ASU tool page before use.
Use ASU-approved access paths for ASU work. Public or personal versions of AI tools should not be used with ASU data. When a model is available through CreateAI or another ASU-approved service, use that ASU channel instead.
Several tools are available at no cost with ASURITE sign-in, including CreateAI Chat, CreateAI Compare, Microsoft Copilot Chat, Google Gemini Chat, NotebookLM, Zoom AI Companion, and ChatGPT Edu. CreateAI Builder is available at no additional cost for faculty and staff; students can request sponsored builder access. Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google AI Pro for Education require department-funded licenses.
ASU’s listed AI tools have completed risk review for general business purposes and FERPA-regulated information, but all ASU data classification, privacy, retention, and accountable-administrator requirements still apply. ChatGPT Edu is not approved for HIPAA or other regulated data, and you should not use AI tools with medical, clinical, or other highly regulated information unless that exact use has been explicitly approved. Follow ASU’s Digital Trust Guidelines and Information Security and Privacy Standards.
Visit the ASU AI Help page. You can also use the ASU AI community Slack channels linked from ASU’s tool pages, including #ai and #ai-support, for current support guidance.
Give it a Try
Use CreateAI Chat to analyze text and documents in ASU’s trusted environment. Anyone with an ASURITE can use it.
Examples in Practice
Drafting Communications (Staff)
A staff member uses Copilot for Microsoft 365 to draft the first version of a routine email to students. They then review and edit the message, saving time while keeping the final voice their own.
Course Prep Support (Faculty)
An instructor uses ChatGPT EDU to generate sample quiz questions for an upcoming lecture. The instructor reviews, edits, and selects the best ones, making class prep faster without outsourcing judgment.
Organizing Notes (Student Worker)
A student worker uses NotebookLM with an ASU Google Workspace account to organize meeting notes, summarize source documents, and highlight key action items. This makes handoffs clearer and helps the team stay organized.
AI Tools List
This ETS quick guide was reviewed against ASU’s current AI guidance. Use the ASU AI Tools page as the authoritative source for current access, approval, and data-use guidance before entering ASU data in any tool.
| Product | Publisher | Cost | How to Use Safely at ASU | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CreateAI Builder | ASU | No additional cost for ASU faculty and staff | Faculty and staff can build assistants with ASURITE. Students can request sponsored builder access. All ASU users can interact with shared assistants using ASURITE. | Build and share ASU-governed AI assistants with custom knowledge, templates, and model choices. |
| CreateAI Chat | ASU | No cost for ASU users | Anyone with an ASURITE can use it. Data stays within ASU’s secure environment and is not sent to third parties. | Chat with documents, ask questions, summarize content, and choose from 40+ AI models in an ASU-managed environment. |
| CreateAI Compare | ASU | No cost for ASU users | Anyone with an ASURITE can access it. | Compare responses from multiple AI models side by side to choose the right model for a task. |
| ChatGPT Edu | OpenAI | No-cost ASU access; license period and student access are managed by ASU | Request access through ASU self-subscription and sign in with ASURITE. Approved for ASU non-regulated/internal data and FERPA-protected data; not approved for HIPAA or other regulated data. Data is not used for model training; ASU retention is 180 days. | AI assistant for writing, research, data analysis, image generation, summarization, and custom agents. |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft | Department-funded license for ASU faculty and staff | Request through ServiceNow with supervisor/BOM approval. Sign in with ASU credentials. FERPA and Internal ASU data use is low risk at the discretion of the accountable administrator; data is not used for AI training. | AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. |
| Microsoft Copilot Chat | Microsoft | No cost for ASU students, faculty, and staff | Use copilot.microsoft.com and sign in with ASU credentials. FERPA and Internal ASU data use is low risk at the discretion of the accountable administrator; data is not used for AI training. | Web-based Microsoft AI chat for summarization, drafting, image generation, and general productivity without Microsoft 365 app integration. |
| Copilot in Windows | Microsoft | Included where available | Use only with an ASU-signed-in Microsoft experience for ASU work. If using a personal or public Microsoft account, do not enter ASU data. | Windows and Microsoft surface for AI assistance. Follow Microsoft Copilot Chat guidance for ASU data. |
| Google AI Pro for Education | Department-funded license for ASU faculty and staff | Request through ServiceNow with supervisor/BOM approval. Sign in with ASURITE. Safe for ASU data and FERPA compliant; prompts and responses are not used for AI training. | Gemini features inside Google Workspace apps such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Drive. | |
| Google Gemini Chat | No cost for ASU students, faculty, and staff | Use gemini.google.com and sign in with your ASURITE email. For academic or work use, confirm you are using your ASU-affiliated account. | Web-based Gemini chat for brainstorming, summarization, drafting, and learning support. | |
| NotebookLM | No cost for ASU students, faculty, and staff | Use notebooklm.google.com and sign in with your ASURITE email. Google states uploaded sources, queries, and generated content are not used to train underlying AI models when used in this context. | Research and note-taking assistant that summarizes uploaded sources, answers questions from them, and creates study or review materials. | |
| Adobe Express for EDU | Adobe | Available through ASU where provisioned | Use ASU-provided access and follow the ASU AI Tools and Digital Trust guidance before entering ASU data. | Content creation tool for graphics, media, presentations, and quick visual assets. |
| Zoom AI Companion | Zoom | No cost for ASU students, faculty, and staff | Use asu.zoom.us with ASURITE. Enable AI Companion in Zoom settings. Transcripts and AI-generated notes are available for up to 30 days. | Meeting summaries, in-meeting questions, smart recordings, whiteboard generation, and chat/email drafting support. |
| Apple Intelligence | Apple | Varies by device/account | Personal use only unless ASU publishes specific approval for the use case. Do not enter ASU data into personal Apple or connected personal AI services. | Device-level AI features for writing, summaries, images, and system assistance. |
| ChatGPT public version | OpenAI | Varies | Do not use public/personal ChatGPT with ASU data. Use ChatGPT Edu or CreateAI for ASU work. | Public OpenAI assistant for personal exploration. |
| Claude public version | Anthropic | Varies | Do not use public/personal Claude with ASU data. Use Claude models only through CreateAI or another ASU-approved access path when available. | External AI assistant/model family for writing, reasoning, summarization, and coding. |
| Llama models | Meta | Varies | Do not use public or unmanaged Llama tools with ASU data. Use ASU-approved platforms such as CreateAI when those models are available there. | Open model family that may be available through approved ASU environments. |
| Mistral models | Mistral AI | Varies | Do not use public or unmanaged Mistral tools with ASU data. Use only through an ASU-approved access path when available. | External model family for text, reasoning, and coding tasks. |
| Nova models | Amazon | Varies | Do not use public or unmanaged Nova tools with ASU data. Use only through an ASU-approved access path when available. | Amazon model family for generative AI tasks. |
| Google Gemini public version | Varies | Do not use a personal Google/Gemini account with ASU data. Use ASU Gemini Chat, Google AI Pro for Education, NotebookLM, or CreateAI where appropriate. | Public Google AI assistant/model family. | |
| DeepSeek-R1 | DeepSeek | Varies | Do not use with ASU data unless ASU publishes a specific approved access path. | External reasoning model. Treat public/unmanaged use as not approved for ASU data. |
| Read.ai | Read | Varies | Do not use with ASU data unless ASU publishes a specific approved access path. Use Zoom AI Companion for ASU Zoom meeting support. | Meeting assistant and transcription/summarization service. |
AI Resources at Fulton Schools of Engineering
