U-M Generative AI Use Cases

The University of Michigan is harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation across research, teaching, and administrative operations. From streamlining workflows to enhancing learning experiences, U-M faculty, staff, and students are finding creative ways to integrate AI into their daily work. This collection of U-M AI Use Cases highlights real-world applications of the university’s AI tools, showcasing the impact and potential of AI across campus.

How are you using U-M AI tools? We want to hear from you! Help grow this collection by sharing your experience. Submit your use case using the GenAI Use Case Submission Form to showcase how AI is making a difference in your department.

  • The image showcases a futuristic scene featuring an advanced humanoid robot interacting with digital data displays.
    Enhancing Metadata Curation in Social Science Data Management with Generative AI

    Efficiently curating metadata with controlled terminology is a critical yet time-consuming task in social science data management. Data depositors often provide insufficient metadata, necessitating extensive enhancement by data…

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  • The image features a modern lecture hall filled with students using laptops, attending a presentation. The lecturer, standing at a podium, is explaining data analytics related to grading quality displayed on a large screen. Various charts and graphs, such as pie charts and bar graphs, are shown on the screen to illustrate the grading data.
    Enhancing Grading Quality with GraderGPT in Large Courses

    In large courses with multiple graders, maintaining consistent grading quality and limiting scoring variance can be challenging. Professor Peter Bodary aimed to address these issues by developing a system that assists human graders in…

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  • The image showcases a beautifully organized and well-lit museum specimen room, filled with drawers and cabinets holding various botanical specimens.
    Automating Transcription of Museum Specimen Labels with U-M Maizey

    Transcribing museum specimen labels is a critical yet time-consuming task at the U-M Herbarium. The research group faced challenges in efficiently managing and processing the vast amount of data from…

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    Advancing Engineering Education and Research with AI Text Generation Tools

    The University of Michigan aimed to explore how AI text generation tools, like U-M GPT, can be used to understand and portray stress and mental health within the engineering community. The project sought…

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  • Wolverine Learning Assistant: Enhancing Academic Engagement and Understanding
    Wolverine Learning Assistant: Enhancing Academic Engagement and Understanding

    The Wolverine Learning Assistant addresses the challenge of making complex academic content more accessible and engaging for students at all levels of their educational journey across the University of Michigan's campuses. The goal is…

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  • Enhancing Academic Advising with Maizey: A Custom AI Tool
    Enhancing Academic Advising with Maizey: A Custom AI Tool

    The LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center sought to improve accessibility and efficiency in student advising services, particularly in light of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the non-mandatory nature of advising. They aimed…

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  • U-M Maizey Sandbox: AI-Powered Teaching Assistance for University Courses
    U-M Maizey "Sandbox": AI-Powered Teaching Assistance for University Courses

    The U-M Maizey "Sandbox" addresses the need for round-the-clock assistance for both faculty and students. It aims to provide reliable and instant access to course-specific knowledge, thereby supporting students who miss classes,…

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