On November 14, 2023, UMEEA hosted an exciting presentation about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Emeriti professors have a lifetime of experience with adaptability, yet the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence (AI) may seem daunting. This interactive UMEEA workshop on November 14, 2023 aimed to demystify AI and show how it can enhance emeriti professors’ day-to-day tasks and ongoing scholarly work.
In plain language, the presentation covered
- What is AI and how does it work? We debunk myths and explain key AI concepts like machine learning and natural language processing.
- AI applications for research and writing. From searching literature to analyzing data to improving prose, we demonstrate AI tools emeriti professors can use today
- The ethics of AI. We discuss important issues like bias in data and algorithms and the need for AI to align with human values.
- AI’s future potential. We explore promising directions like personalized learning and AI assistants while addressing concerns like technological unemployment.
Whether you are a novice or have some AI experience, this workshop provides a solid foundation and ideas for applying AI to your current projects. You have spent a career mastering your discipline; let AI be your newest colleague and collaborator.
Material about the presentation:
- View the presentation (video)
- Presentation Slides
- Handout – with additional activities you might try
- TLTC webpage on AI
- Harnessing AI for Teaching, self-paced module designed to support instructors, mentors and researchers in learning more about AI.