Faculty/School

Faculty of Health

School of Clinical Sciences

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Primary Supervisor

Dr Yasmin Antwertinger
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Health

Other QUT supervisors

Professor Henk Huijser
Position
Strategic Lead, Educator Development and Recognition
Division / Faculty
Academic Division
Dr Rachael Murray
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Health

External supervisors

  • Mrs Nadja Beck - Sessional Academic, QUT

Overview

In this project, students will analyse data from a study comparing two ways of learning cell biology: creating diagrams independently or using AI‑generated drafts. The analysis will focus on both learning outcomes and student perceptions of prompting and AI use. The data generated may contribute to a future research publication.

Research engagement

You will be involved in many areas of a research project, from design of data collection instruments to  data collection and data analysis. You will also use your research skills to both analyse data and help formulate a publication.

Research activities

You will be working closely with your supervisors on questions and data from surveys and focus groups as well as helping to draft a paper.

Research skills

Project design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript development.

Outcomes

The aim of this project is to compare learning outcomes and student perceptions across AI‑assisted and student‑constructed diagram tasks in cell biology. By analysing assessment data and student feedback, the project will explore how prompting AI changes engagement with course content. It is expected to clarify whether AI enhances learning or reduces the depth of cognitive processing.

Skills and experience

All students and research skill level are welcomed.

Start date

2 November, 2026

End date

19 February, 2027

Location

Gardens Point Campus

Additional information

This project is funded by a grant from HERDSA

Keywords

Contact

Yasmin Antwertinger, Rachael Murray

(07) 3138 4824 or  (07) 3138 6081

yasmin.antwertinger@qut.edu.au, rachael.murray@qut.edu.au