GenAI Case Studies Library
We're building a Generative AI Case Studies Library and need your help! By sharing your use case examples, you can contribute to a resource that inspires and supports faculty, staff, and students in using GenAI for learning, teaching, research, and innovation.
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U of I System Support for AI Initiatives
Thanks to a $20 million investment from the University of Illinois System, along with a $30 million investment from UIUC, the program offers 鈥渃omputing and data storage resources, technical expertise and support services to researchers from all domains across the U of I System who also may have a broad range of needs, whether they be simple or more complex.鈥� , Director of Illinois Computes, is leading this effort and has already visited UIS to talk with us about our needs and how his program can help support UIS. We encourage you to reach out to Kara McElwrath (kmcel2@uis.edu) so that UIS can leverage these resources. She will help connect you to the right resources at Illinois Computes to support your teaching and research efforts.
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AI Teaching Resource
(audiobook)
By Jose Antonio Bowen, C. Edward Watson
In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond. By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues. In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This book serves as a compass, guiding educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning. Available through UIS library.
Other UofI Campus AI Initiatives
Upcoming AI Events
Student AI Listening Session & Free Pizza!
February 3rd
6:00pm In-person session, Student Union North Ballroom
7:30 Online session
We want to hear what students are thinking about Generative AI (like ChatGPT) at the AI Listening Session!
This informal listening session is for students who are interested in how AI is changing the world and how it can impact your studies and future career. No presentations, just open discussion!
Faculty & Staff AI Listening Session
Februray 5th, - 12-1 PM in UHB 2021
The AI Listening session is designed for faculty and staff to bring questions that they have about generative AI and its use in their jobs and on campus. There will not be a presentation but the input from attendees may lead to future presentations where we address topics that are shared. Questions that may be asked of attendees include: What skills or knowledge do you feel you need to effectively use Gen AI in your job? How do you think UIS can better prepare students for a future where Gen AI plays a significant role?
- January 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET, Academic Impressions
- January 22, 2025, 9am PT
The greatest minds are coming together to shape the future of AI. CEOs and global business leaders from Cisco, Goldman Sachs, Open AI, Box, Scale AI, Groq, Glean, and more will sit down to explore the profound opportunities and challenges ahead.
AI Student and Faculty Listening Sessions
Join the conversation at the AI Student and Faculty Listening Sesssions, to share your thoughts and