We're excited to invite you to our next AI Lightning Talks from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 via Teams.

Our presenters are:

• Maria Soliman, Director, Grant Accounting, on AI Use to Create a FAQ bot for Research Administration

• Kim Moses, Director, Talent Development, on AI Use to Design a Workforce Capacity Board

• Russ Ganim, Associate Provost and Dean, International Programs, on Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence

• Eli Hotchkin, Director, Threat Assessment Team, on AI Use in Threat Assessment in the Emerging Threat Landscape

• Alaina Hanson, Senior Director of Faculty HR, Office of Executive Vice President and Provost, on AI Agent for Policy Interpretation

The talks serve as a platform for learning and innovation as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technological landscape, and we appreciate all of the speakers who are sharing their experiences and prompts. Each event features several short talks (3-5 minutes), covering topics such as AI use cases, projects, concepts, or impacts. 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

• Inspire innovative applications of AI

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or already integrating it into your workflows, this event is designed to energize and empower.

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.