ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast She's Back! What Charli Hughes Thinks About AI, College, and More | Ep. 73
Aug 29, 2025
In this lively discussion, Charli Hughes, a UConn student majoring in computer science and molecular biology, shares her unique academic journey. She discusses her startup focused on a low-cost patch for detecting skin conditions and dives deep into how AI is reshaping research methodologies. Charli also highlights the balance between AI's benefits and the essential role of human ingenuity in education. With insights on ethical implications and the importance of interpersonal skills, this chat reveals how AI is influencing both healthcare and college life.
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Double Major For Bio + CS
- Charli started college as a computer science major and added Molecular & Cell Biology after her first year.
- She wanted bio knowledge to better work in bioinformatics and drug discovery.
Durable Assignments Combat AI Shortcuts
- Professors assume students will use AI and are designing assessments that AI can't easily solve.
- Charli's multivariable calculus professor tested questions through LLMs and penalized AI-like submissions.
Use AI To Learn, Then Recreate Work
- Use AI as a learning tool, then write and understand every line yourself.
- Read AI outputs thoroughly and ensure the final code or answer is written and understood by you.
