These challenges are designed to support faculty in exploring how generative AI can enhance student research and inquiry. Each activity invites educators to experiment with AI tools to scaffold the research process—from generating background knowledge and structuring ideas to evaluating sources and identifying gaps.
Please note that the purpose of these challenges is experimental and only ChatGPT (Not Logged in) and MS Copilot approved for classroom use at UBC
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Agentic Research and Course Development
Explore how Genspark’s autonomous agents generate teaching materials, synthesize research, and design learning tools from multistep academic prompts.
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Research with Scite
Use Scite AI to explore citation patterns and AI-generated summaries, supporting faster, smarter academic research and source evaluation.
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Research with Elicit AI
Use Elicit to streamline literature reviews, extract key findings, and support evidence-based research and teaching in higher education
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Generate a Deep Research Report
Explore new subjects with Gemini’s Deep Research tool to build foundational understanding and evaluate its strengths and limitations in inquiry.
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Create an Article with STORM
Use STORM to generate structured, reference-rich articles and teach students to critically evaluate AI-generated content for research and writing.