Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
3-26-2026
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, AI Literacy, Generative AI, PEAAII, UMass Boston
Disciplines
Business | Education | Engineering
Abstract
This workshop introduced participants to prompt engineering and how to effectively communicate with AI systems. Led by Ila Lama, the session covered key strategies such as defining goals, providing examples, setting constraints, and refining prompts to improve AI-generated outputs.
Participants explored applications of AI across domains, including education, business, and social media, while also discussing responsible AI use. The workshop emphasized that strong prompt design leads to more accurate, structured, and useful results, and that AI should be used to enhance human creativity and decision-making.
Recommended Citation
Lama, Ila, "AIW26S: Prompt Engineering" (2026). Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute Publications. 24.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ai_pubs/24
Rights
© 2026 Ila Lama
Comments
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