How to use AI as a team member (not just a tool) with Kathryn Jablokow (#341)

About this episode

The episode explores the role of AI as a team member in education and engineering with insights from Kathryn Jablokow.

What if AI could think more like a human - and what would that mean for education, teams, and leadership?In this episode, Ben and Steve sit down with Kathryn Jablokow, Dean of Engineering at Manhattan University, to explore one of the most fascinating ideas in AI right now: cognitive diversity. With 34 years in engineering education and groundbreaking research into how AI agents can mimic different thinking styles, Kathryn brings a perspective you won't hear anywhere else.We cover:- Why AI struggles to find what you actually want- Adaption-Innovation Theory and what it means for AI development- Using AI as a genuine team member not just a productivity tool- What engineering education needs to look like post-ChatGPT- Why understanding how your team thinks is the real unlock for AI- The problem with how schools teach teamwork (and why exams are part of the problem)Whether you're a school leader, educator, or just someone trying to make sense of where AI is heading - this one's for you. Chapters 00:00 Introductions01:21 Kathryn Jablokow's Journey in Engineering Education06:38 Transforming Engineering Education at Manhattan University13:04 AI's Role in Education and Engineering20:06…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Steve

Guest: Kathryn Jablokow

Topics covered

• AI in education
• cognitive diversity
• engineering education
• teamwork
• AI as a team member
• Adaption-Innovation Theory

Keywords

• AI
• cognitive diversity
• engineering education
• teamwork
• Adaption-Innovation Theory
• ChatGPT
• education leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manhattan University

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