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Day of AI
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What: Day of AIWhen: 4/4/25 (9:50 am to 1pm)Where: UIS Student Union Ballroom You are invited to participate in an exciting AI event…
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Teaching with Experiential Learning in the Era of Generative AI
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Teaching with Experiential Learning in the Era of Generative AI Join us for an informative workshop led by Dr. Sharma, who will discuss the…
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AI Prompt Design: Get the Most Out of Your AI So it's been about 2 years since AI models took us by surprise, now what? How can business…
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AI at UIS Newsletter - September 2024
AI News & Articles AI & Teaching How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?NEH Awards $2.72 Million to Create…
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Apr 17, 2024
UIS part of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant aimed at navigating AI
The University of Illinois Springfield College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is part of a $25,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant…
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Apr 08, 2024
Navigating the Intersection of Math, Poetry, and AI: The Crossroads in Helena Soares’ Pursuit
Helena Soares is a double major in Mathematics and English. She delights on the synergy between these seemingly disparate fields. Her love for both subjects…
Mar 25, 2024
How the University of Illinois Springfield is preparing for an AI-driven world
The following article was published by The State Journal-Register on March 24, 2024. In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries from…
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Mar 11, 2024
UIS professor develops curriculum to teach artificial intelligence to middle and high school students
The University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Computer Science Elham Buxton has published a new curriculum model aimed at fostering…

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