A campus-wide collaboration event! Presentations, panels, and workshops where students, faculty, and staff come together to learn from one another about responsible AI use in teaching, learning, research and campus… Continue reading Matador AI Connect
Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell ChatGPT is a flexible AI assistant that can act as a teaching partner, research collaborator, and productivity tool. This session will demonstrate how to design interactive assignments, create simulations, and generate customized study materials for students, while also supporting literature reviews, drafting, and peer review simulations. You’ll also see advanced features like agent mode, multimodal… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching & Research
Hosted by Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into society offers transformative opportunities but also introduces substantial ethical, legal,… Continue reading Brown Bag Series – Framing Discussions on Racism, Bias, and AI
Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI When and Where Thursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM April 2 (In Person) April 16 (via Zoom link TBA) May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) continues its college-wide exploration… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell Description: Google Notebook LM turns your course readings, lecture notes, and research articles into interactive, AI-powered workspaces. In this workshop, you’ll see how to generate instant summaries, outlines, flashcards, and even mind maps to support student learning and streamline lecture prep. We’ll also explore advanced features like audio/video overviews and collaborative notebooks, showing how they can… Continue reading Google NotebookLM for Teaching and Learning
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: Join us to explore five approaches for integrating generative AI into your assignments. We will discuss a range of strategies that help promote AI literacy and fluency among students while supporting their overall learning experience. Whether you’re looking to allow AI as an optional resource or embed it more deeply into your… Continue reading 5 Ways to Integrate AI into Assignments
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: Gain a clear understanding of how Turnitin’s AI detection works, its limitations, and best practices for interpreting reports. This session helps faculty navigate AI-related integrity concerns and communicate clear expectations to students. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. **For Zoom captions… Continue reading Turnitin AI Detection
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Description: Part I introduces the pedagogical foundations for teaching in an AI-rich learning environment. Participants will explore how students are currently using AI tools and why attempts to ban AI often fail. The session will also examine the concept of cognitive erosion and discuss how poorly designed assignments can unintentionally… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part I
Hosted by Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: Data doesn’t just describe society—it reflects its power dynamics and blind spots, so AI trained on that data can quietly absorb and scale historical bias (race, gender, disability, class) into “automated” decisions 🤖. In this brown bag, we’ll unpack how that inheritance… Continue reading Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Description: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works in everyday tasks. This workshop introduces simple AI concepts, shows what AI can and cannot do, and offers easy strategies for using AI safely and responsibly. No prior experience needed—perfect for anyone who wants to understand AI and how… Continue reading AI Basics
Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI When and Where Thursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM April 2 (In Person) April 16 (via Zoom link TBA) May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) continues its college-wide exploration… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Part II is an applied, hands-on session where participants redesign their own assignments using the principles introduced in Part I. Through breakout discussions and guided activities, participants will transform existing assignments into AI-resilient learning tasks that promote critical thinking, metacognition, and responsible AI use, exploring AI-integrated active learning strategies. Participants… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II