AI Steering Committee Updates
The AI Steering Committee is launching Special Interest Groups (SIG) for each of the dimensions outlined in the. These SIGs will play a crucial role in operationalizing the framework. Each group will be responsible for:
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Dr. Hei-Chi Chan explores AI's role in shaping our future
This story was reported by NPR 缅北禁地 on April 8, 2025.
"AI is at the forefront and is making its way into our everyday lives. During the March 2025 Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Hei-Chi Chan, UIS associate professor of mathematical sciences and philosophy and co-founder of the university鈥檚 AI Campus Learning Community, gave a presentation on the evolution of AI, the university's AI Campus Learning Community, how students can make the best use of AI, and the future of AI in our society. UIS is offering a camp on AI this summer."
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UIS hosts 鈥淒ay of AI鈥� for regional high school students
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield hosted the 鈥淒ay of AI鈥� on Friday, April 4, a half-day event designed to introduce regional high school students to artificial intelligence concepts, career pathways and real-world applications. The free event was organized by the UIS AI Campus Learning Community and the UIS College of Health, Science and Technology.
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield has named Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the recipient of the Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl Schewe Professorship in the College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST). The professorship will support Guo鈥檚 efforts to apply artificial intelligence to improve education through research, innovation and community collaboration.
This newsletter covers the latest in AI news, tools, and learning resources. Highlights include DeepSeek鈥檚 global impact, the new ai.txt permission tool, and educational resources from Georgetown and Oxford. Upcoming events focus on AI in education, including workshops and the Day of AI. New tools like DeepSeek-V3, Deepinfra, and Deepchat are also featured. Readers are invited to share their AI use cases and prompt examples to inspire innovation and support the AI community.
This newsletter highlights recent advancements and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) within academia and industry. Key stories include Google鈥檚 $1 million donation to the University of 缅北禁地 Chicago to train undergraduates in AI, and the University of Michigan鈥檚 development of proprietary generative AI tools. Articles explore AI鈥檚 impact on workers, creative effectiveness, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. A featured teaching resource, Teaching with AI by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, provides insights into integrating AI into classrooms. Additionally, the newsletter covers AI initiatives at the University of 缅北禁地 Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and promotes upcoming AI events, such as a webinar on AI鈥檚 role in commencement and alumni engagement.
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Study by UIS finance professors examines ChatGPT鈥檚 ability to provide financial advice
A recent study conducted by finance professors at the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield explores the accuracy and reliability of financial advice provided by ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The study, titled 鈥淐hatGPT, Help!
Don鈥檛 miss the Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid webinar on October 30, 2024, featuring Dr. Mair茅ad Pratschke from the University of Manchester, exploring how educators and AI can collaborate to design adaptive, personalized learning. You can also revisit insights from the Ai4 2024 Conference, now available on their video portal. This issue also shares thought-provoking reads on AI鈥檚 impact in academia and digital pedagogy, plus practical tools like AI Recruiter, DALL路E and Stable Diffusion prompt books, and tutorials to support innovation in teaching and research.
Congratulations to ! His paper, "Hempel and the Raven Paradox," has been accepted by , an undergraduate Philosophy journal published by the Union College! It will appear in the 2024 edition of the journal. Chris's paper is among the three that were accepted from a total of 35 submissions.
This issue spotlights how AI is reshaping education, careers, and research. Learn about the cultural and academic impacts of AI in higher ed, explore new research tools like Consensus, Elicit, and ChatPDF, and see how GenAI is influencing workforce readiness. We also share the 2024 UIS AI Steering Committee Report, plus upcoming events, career resources, and AI tools to try.