AI in the Classroom

Date: Jan 16th 2025 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Join us for the University of Minnesota Day of Data 2025!

This year features a series of virtual events to foster data enthusiasm and critical thinking around applications of data science and stories about data. In this session, explore the ethical and social challenges of AI, including its role in predicting mental well-being and advancing accessibility. The event is free of charge, and open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni from all University of Minnesota campuses. Whether you are new to data or a data expert, you are welcome! Virtual events are spread out over two exciting "days of data".

Please email [email protected] with any accommodation needs.

Day 2 Track A: Explore AI's impact on education, from using generative AI for chemistry lab reports to teaching data in K-12 computer science. Discover practical strategies for data-intensive learning.

Presenters:

Tim Doherty, Chemistry, Rochester
Justin Cannady, Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education, Twin Cities
Ryan Peters & Victor Hofstetter

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