AI-Related Faculty & Staff Professional Development
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Generative AI Fall 2024 Programming
Details will be released after the term begins.
Generative AI Summer 2024 Programming
Generative AI Spring 2024 Programming
Details are on our professional development page and will be added soon.
Generative AI Fall 2023 Programming
“How AIs Write: Explained Like You’re Five”
Led by Dr. Shannon Duvall, Prof. of Computer Science and CWE Technology Fellow. Dr. Duvall will explain what Generative AI Software (like ChatGPT or Bard) is and how they work in a way that is clear, accessible, and lots of fun. Understanding the benefits and limitations of this generative technology is foundational to considering how we may want to integrate it into our pedagogy. Time will be reserved for questions. The same workshop will be offered two different times:
Thursday 9/7, 4:30-5:40, Belk Library 113; snacks served so please register
Wednesday 9/13, 12:30-1:40pm, Belk Library 113; lunch served, please register
“Ask a Computer Scientist”
Informal times to meet and discuss your AI pedagogy and research questions or ideas with Dr. Shannon Duvall, Prof. of Computer Science and CWE Technology Fellow.
Friday 9/15, 3:30-4:30; Tuesday 10/10, 4:30-5:30; Wednesday 11/15, 4:00-5:00. The Oak House.
“ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering”
Co-led by Dr. Shannon Duvall, Prof. of Computer Science and CWE Technology Fellow, Dr. Mustafa Akben, Asst. Prof. of Management, and Dr. Paula Rosinski. Have you ever heard the saying, “garbage in, garbage out”? Prompt engineering is the skill of crafting inputs to generative AI software that will maximize the likelihood of getting the output that you need. In this workshop, we give basic principles of prompt engineering for both using language-based AI and also teaching our students this valuable new skill. Monday 10/23, 4:30-5:45. Location t.b.a. Snacks served, please register.
“CWE AI Engagement Grant Recipients Panel Discussions”
In November, faculty from across campus will share results from their summer AI research. They’ll discuss topics such as how AI is impacting their disciplines and alumni professions and share ways they’ve already integrated or plan to integrate AI into their classes. Presenters and dates t.b.a.