Session Archive
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Creating with AI: Art and Multimedia
May 14, 2025
Explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way art and multimedia are created. This session demonstrates AI tools for generating visuals, music, and video, while examining the challenges they pose to originality and artistic integrity. Discover the possibilities—and limits—of AI in the creative process.
What Does it Mean to be Human in the Age of AI
April 25, 2025
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, what defines humanity? This interdisciplinary panel explores this question from theological, philosophical, and artistic perspectives. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how technology shapes—and challenges—our shared humanity.
Panelists include:
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Emily Beck, Art, Art History, and Design
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Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., Institute for Educational Initiatives
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Paul Blaschko, Philosophy
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Tom Stapleford, Program of Liberal Studies
AI and Its Impact on Society
March 18, 2025
Featuring Nitesh Chawla
The session will explore both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, such as the automation of tasks, shifts in workforce demands, and the potential for AI to exacerbate inequalities.
Intro to Google Gemini App & NotebookLM - Time-Out for Tech
March 13, 2025
Presented as part of the Time-Out for Tech series, this session explores how to get started using Google Gemini and NotebookLM.
AI & Sustainability
March 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence holds the potential to drive sustainability, from optimizing energy systems to improving resource management and combating climate change. However, the environmental costs of AI cannot be ignored, including the energy demands of training large models and the impact of hardware production on natural resources. This session explores both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for sustainability.
Jarek Nabrzyski is the founding Director of the Center for Research Computing and Concurrent Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on distributed computing, trusted AI, blockchain technologies, and cyberinfrastructure for science. Recently, Jarek has been collaborating with Prof. Emilia Justyna Powell (Notre Dame Political Science) on a book entitled "Global Order in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."
AI & Copyright - A Primer
February 22, 2025
Discover how AI impacts copyright and creativity in this session for faculty, staff, and students. Learn about legal and ethical considerations for using AI responsibly in academic and creative work.
Note: If you have any legal questions regarding copyright at Notre Dame please contact Tim Flanagan in the Office of General Counsel.
AI in the Classroom: A Guide for Faculty and Academic Staff
December 11, 2024
This presentation shares insights and discoveries from teaching the course "Learning with Generative AI" during the Spring 2024 semester. Learn about the experiences and lessons from students integrating AI into their coursework, focusing on the ethical implications, practical applications, and the transformation of assessment methods to measure learning outcomes. This session aims to provide educators with examples and actionable strategies to harness the potential of AI in enhancing student engagement and learning.
Key Takeaways or Learning Outcomes
- Understand the ethical implications of using Generative AI in education and develop strategies to address them.
- Explore practical opportunities and potentials of AI tools to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Discover innovative ways to adapt and assess learning in the context of AI integration.
- Information will be targeted for instructors and academic support staff.
Get to Know AI: Responsible AI
November 13, 2024
In this workshop we explore the responsible and ethical use of AI, including the implications of deep fakes, its societal impact, and its impact on the environment.
Get to Know AI: Leveraging AI for Day-to-Day Tasks
October 9, 2024
This workshop covers how faculty, staff, and students can use AI to enhance their day-to-day work, while also addressing areas where caution should be exercised when using AI. Several Campus partners present how they are using AI with examples of prompts and real-world results.
Get to Know AI: Using AI for Students
October 2, 2024
This interactive workshop was designed specifically for students and will guide you in harnessing the power of AI to enhance your academic journey and everyday life. Learn how to use AI tools to improve learning, manage time effectively, and navigate university life more efficiently. Whether it's for personalizing study techniques, streamlining research, organizing your schedule, or developing important life skills, this session equips you with practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily routine.
Get to Know AI: The Basics
September 18, 2024
Understand the basics of AI: This workshop covers how Generative AI works, explores models, chatbots, and companies in the consumer space, explains key terms (including model, LLM, training, hallucination, bias, and context), delves into AI capabilities, and discusses how your data is used in Generative AI.