This event, offered online via Teams, will feature several short talks (3-5 minutes) about how faculty, students and staff at the University of Iowa are using artificial intelligence.

The talks serve as a platform for learning and innovation as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technological landscape.

The presenters for this month are:

• Claire McGranahan, Director for Collegiate Communications in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on Ethical Use of AI in Daily Communications

• Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP, Dean, Professor and Jean M. Schmidt Chair in Drug Discovery in the College of Pharmacy, on AI-Enabled Letter of Support

• Elizabeth Crawford, Visiting Assistant Professor, Rhetoric in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on Teaching AI in the Rhetoric Department

• AnnaKate Hartel, Senior Data Analyst, Graduate and Professional Programs, Tippie College of Business on Strategic Prioritization through AI: Making Sense of Competing Rankings

• Reneé Cole, Department Executive Officer and Chair Professor, Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on Using AI Tutors to Provide Just-In-Time Student Support

The goals are to: 

• Share knowledge and insights about the latest AI trends, tools, best practices, and practical uses of AI. 

• Encourage collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas across campus. 

• Inspire innovative applications of AI. 

For recordings of past AI Lightning Talks and information on AI tools, guidance, training, policies, and committees, visit the AI hub on the ITS website.

If you are interested in presenting at an AI Lightning Talk event, reach out to us by email at ITS-AISupportTeam@uiowa.edu.