UC invites students, faculty and staff to present at AI Symposium
University of Cincinnati Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran invites students, faculty and staff to share their knowledge and perspectives as part of the Digital Technology Solutions AI Symposium, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Tangeman University Center.
The daylong event will include keynote presentations from artificial intelligence experts and breakout sessions led by UC students, faculty and staff.
“We encourage submissions that offer innovative insights, practical solutions and forward-thinking perspectives in the realm of AI,” Prabhakaran said. “The symposium is an excellent opportunity for you to share your expertise, network with peers and contribute to the digital transformation happening at UC.”
Breakout session presentations will focus on the following areas:
- AI in Education and Learning Technologies.
- AI-Driven Research and Academic Development.
- Innovation and AI in Campus Management.
- Ethics, Policy, and Social Impact of AI in Higher Education.
Submit your breakout session presentation proposal form by Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Digital Technology Solutions will notify selected presenters by Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Breakout Presentation Focus Areas & Sample Topics
- Focus: Exploring how AI is revolutionizing teaching and learning methods, personalized learning, adaptive learning systems, AI in curriculum design and the impact of AI on student engagement and outcomes.
- Sample Topics: The future of AI in education, case studies of successful AI implementation in universities, ethical considerations in AI for education.
- Focus: Delving into how AI is aiding in research methodologies, data analysis, predictive analytics in research trends, AI in laboratory management, and enhancing academic research capabilities.
- Sample Topics: Breakthroughs in AI-assisted research, AI in scientific discovery, collaboration between AI and traditional research fields.
- Focus: Discussing the role of AI in campus management, including administrative processes, resource allocation, campus security, student services automation and predictive maintenance.
- Sample Topics: AI for efficient campus management, case studies of AI deployment in university administration, future trends in AI for campus infrastructure.
- Focus: This track would cover the ethical implications of AI in higher education, AI policy development, the social impact of AI on the academic community and preparing students for an AI-driven world.
- Sample Topics: Ethical AI in an educational setting, policymaking for AI in higher education, AI's role in shaping future societies.
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