The AI Conversation is a 30-minute webinar series hosted by Bao Johri, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. Each session features a faculty or staff member sharing how they use AI to enhance teaching, streamline operations, transform research, and enrich campus life. The series fosters dialogue about using AI responsibly, ethically and effectively.

Goals of the series:

• Encourage thoughtful integration of AI in higher education.
• Inspire cross-disciplinary exploration.
• Discuss ethics, academic integrity and institutional strategy.
• Build a campus culture where AI is understood and applied with care.

Interested in presenting? Complete an Interest Form to propose a discussion topic or present on how you use AI in your teaching, research or administrative work.

Meet Upcoming Guests

Noon - 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2
Dr. Ahran Koo, associate professor of Art Education, explores how AI is transforming curriculum and classroom experiences. Through the lens of contemporary AI artists and scholars, her work encourages students to critically reflect on traditional art, creativity and visual storytelling, inspiring them to consider culture, authorship and ethics.

9 - 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3
Dr. Laura Huisinga, associate professor in the Department of Art, Design, and Art History considers the evolving impact of AI on contemporary design education and creative practice, highlighting how emerging technologies are influencing both pedagogical approaches and the design process itself.

Visit The AI Conversation website to register today.