AI & the Liberal Arts: Jason Fournier Lecture

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Location: 138 DeBartolo Hall

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As technology continues to grow at a rapid rate, companies need liberal arts majors who understand that, when it comes to AI, the inputs matter, and how you apply the technology has a critical impact on people.

Join the Technology & Digital Studies Program and Beyond the Dome as we invite industry experts to discuss how they're leveraging AI in their business and what students need to know to have successful careers in these industries.

September 29: Melissa Summers

October 15: Kevin O'Brien

November 19: Jason Fournier

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Jason Fournier Biography
Jason Fournier is Vice President of Product Management for AI Initiatives and Data at Imagine Learning, where he architects enterprise-wide AI strategies that transform student learning experiences and internal operations. With over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of technology and education, Jason specializes in making cutting-edge AI accessible and impactful in real classroom settings. Currently, he leads initiatives including LLM-powered feedback systems for student writing, content generation tools that reduce creation time by 75%, and evaluation frameworks to ensure AI delivers genuine educational value.
 

Prior to Imagine Learning, Jason applied generative AI to transform skill-based hiring at Filtered, led product strategy for General Assembly's $100M+ training portfolio, and spent seven years at Pearson where he managed the flagship MyLab portfolio serving 7 million students annually. His unique expertise lies in bridging the gap between technological possibilities and the practical realities of education - balancing diverse stakeholder needs, managing change, and ensuring technology serves both teachers and students effectively. Jason also serves as an Independent AI Advisor to early-stage startups, is an angel investor, and holds a BS in Information Technology from Juniata College.

Originally published at altech.nd.edu.