1201: AI in Research: From Literacy to Innovation

Date: Wednesday, August 26

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Presenters: Luis Cerezo Ceballos (CFE Faculty Associate / Associate Professor, CAS | World Languages and Cultures), Gwendolyn Reece (Director of Research, Teaching, and Learning, University Library), Ashley Roccamo (Head of Digital Research and Inquiry Lab, University Library), Clarissa Ihssen (Sciences Librarian, University Library), Wendy Anderson (Research Associate, CAS | Sociology), Jay Simon (Associate Professor, KSB | Information Technology & Analytics)

Moderator: Nicole Angotti (CFE Faculty Associate and Associate Professor, CAS | Sociology)

Session Description:

Explore the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research, including research with AI and research on AI. This session covers AI literacy, ethical and responsible AI use, generative AI tools, and emerging research applications. Discover how AI is reshaping scholarship, creating opportunities and challenges; learn practical ways to leverage AI effectively and ethically; and examine innovative research on AI across disciplines.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how AI is reshaping research and scholarship.
2. Evaluate opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with AI use in research.
3. Identify practical ways to use AI tools responsibly and effectively throughout the research process.