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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Innovation Summit: AI & the Future of Learning
DESCRIPTION:*Note: The event is currently at capacity and no longer accepting registrations.*\n\nAs part of the University of Michigan Life-Changing Education theme year and Campus of the Future event series\, the AI & the Future of Learning Summit will bring together the brightest minds in education and the latest advanced technologies\, including artificial intelligence tools\, that are reshaping our academic landscape. \n\nThe summit\, hosted by the Center for Academic Innovation\, explores the campus of the future through a deliberate arc: first examining how AI is reshaping industries and work\, then reimagining the learner experience\, exploring the innovation infrastructure required to scale change\, and finally asking what responsibility and opportunity mean for universities in an AI-capable world.\n\nThe day will feature thought-provoking conversations\, presentations\, and panel discussions\, asking the audience to engage with big ideas facing higher education today. \n\nThose registered to attend or on the waitlist can find event information\, including the full agenda and speaker information\, on the official registration page. \n\nWhether you are discovering new tools\, experimenting with AI in your teaching or work\, or contributing to the broader conversation about technology and education\, the AI & the Future of Learning Summit offers a space to engage\, connect\, and move ideas forward.\n\n____\n\nOur Speakers\n\nAnant Agarwal\n*Chief Academic Officer\, 2U/edX*\n\nMJ Bishop\n*Founder\, MJ Bishop Consulting\, LLC*\n\nKevin Connell\n*GTM for Education\, OpenAI*\n\nJames DeVaney\n*Founding Executive Director and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation\, Center for Academic Innovation*\n\nBhushan Heda\n*Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer\, Emeritus*\n\nKemi Jona\n*Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation\, University of Virginia*\n\nJohn Katzman\n*Chief Executive Officer\, Noodle*\n\nStephanie Khurana\n*Chief Executive Officer\, Axim Collaborative*\n\nCarissa Little\n*Associate Dean\, Stanford University School of Engineering*\n\nMargo Martinez\n*Vice President and General Manager of Education\, Salesforce*\n\nJenny Maxwell\n*General Manager of Superhuman for Education\, Superhuman*\n\nQuentin McAndrew\n*Global Academic Strategist\, Coursera*\n\nChris Parrish\n*Co-Founder and President\, Podium*\n\nDeborah Quazzo\n*Managing Partner\, GSV Ventures*\n\nDavid Rhew\, MD\n*Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare\, Health\, and Life Sciences\, Microsoft*\n\nValerie Singer\n*General Manager of AWS Global Education\, Amazon/AWS*\n\nTigran Sloyan\n*Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder\, CodeSignal*\n\nClaire Zau\n*Partner and AI Lead\, GSV Ventures*
UID:143467-21893237@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143467
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom
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DTSTAMP:20260316T103819
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T170000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Case for Hope in Dystopian Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Privacy@Michigan event with Albert Fox Cahn. In this session\, we won’t just examine the ways that novel technologies are driving inequality\, eroding autonomy\, and undermining the rule of law\; we’ll also look at the glimmers of hope piercing the darkness of this moment. Albert will highlight litigation\, legislation\, and grassroots organizing campaigns that are pushing back every day on the growth of Orwellian technologies. See how a new generation of dystopian storytellers are highlighting the once-invisible harms of government surveillance. Learn how groups defending undocumented immigrants\, abortion care\, and the bedrock principles of the rule of law are fighting and winning in local communities across the United States. And see the strategies that can be deployed in your local communities in the months and years ahead.\n\nThis event will take place on March 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Vandenberg Room on the 2nd floor of the Michigan League. If you are unable to attend\, the event will be livestreamed. Event information and access to the livestream can be found on the events webpage: https://safecomputing.umich.edu/events/privacy/albert-fox-cahn
UID:146091-21898356@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenberg Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260216T151415
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T153000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Generative AI Agents
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session introduces the basics of generative AI agents in a hands-on\, beginner-friendly format. Participants will learn what an agent is\, how it works\, and how to build a simple agent using guided examples. No prior experience with AI or coding is required\, and the focus is on practical understanding rather than technical detail.
UID:145249-21896931@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145249
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Michigan League - Henderson (3rd Floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260306T085822
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pro-Social Design with Pluralistic and Narrative AI Systems
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nIn this talk\, I will present two complementary lines of work that explore how AI systems can be designed to serve pro-social outcomes not by collapsing social diversity into a single voice\, but instead surfacing pluralism and by making abstract societal issues more personally meaningful.\n\nFirst\, I will discuss Plurals\, a system that uses multi-agent deliberation to simulate socially diverse ensembles rather than a single neutral model output. Plurals provides a flexible framework for configuring agents\, interaction structures\, and moderation strategies inspired by deliberative democracy. Across multiple case studies and experiments\, we show that simulated social ensembles can produce outputs that better resonate with real audiences than standard single-model generation.\n\nSecond\, I will introduce an ongoing line of work that explores AI-assisted narrative autocompletion as a tool for reducing psychological distance to complex societal issues. This work uses interactive\, personalized narratives co-written with users to help people imagine how distant or abstract events could plausibly unfold in their own lives. \n\nTaken together\, these projects illustrate two complementary strategies for AI in society: one that emphasizes pluralistic deliberation across perspectives\, and another that leverages narrative imagination to connect individual experience with collective outcomes.
UID:146248-21898714@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146248
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Dana Building - 1040
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DTSTAMP:20251211T091436
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T153000
SUMMARY:Other:Critical Conversations on Generative AI and Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Critical Conversations on Generative AI and Higher Education is a monthly\, cross-campus Community of Practice (CoP) for instructors and instructional staff who are navigating the evolving role of AI in their teaching. This community offers space to explore\, question\, and learn alongside colleagues across U-M—helping educators stay grounded in their pedagogical values while adapting to new technological realities.\n\nThe phrase “critical conversations” reflects our balanced approach—rooted in critical pedagogy and intergroup dialogue—that encourages open\, evidence-based exploration of AI’s implications for higher education.\n\nThrough engagement and reflection\, participants share diverse perspectives\, embrace productive tension\, and connect questions of technology to the core values of teaching and learning. Each conversation invites inquiry and shared meaning-making to support reflective innovation.
UID:142494-21891027@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142494
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260313T115317
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces instructors\, students\, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n-What is GenAI?\n-Definition and Overview\n-Introduction to U-M GPT\n-Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology\n-Explanation of commonly used terms in GenAI\n-Use Cases for Faculty\, Staff\, and Students\n-Practical applications and examples \n-Capabilities and Limitations\n-Understanding what GenAI can and cannot do\n-Best Practices for Practical Use\n\nWorkshop Level: Beginner (Core Workshop)\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students
UID:124201-21899280@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124201
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260325T134238
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:AI in Research Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:At its core\, the AI in Research Symposium is about turning possibility into practice. This year’s program puts the spotlight on how researchers are actually adopting AI\, not just what AI can do. Through keynote addresses\, along with AI Journey presentations and posters from across disciplines\, attendees will hear firsthand about the motivations\, methods\, challenges and lessons learned when AI and research meet. Together\, these sessions offer researchers practical\, actionable insights into how to move from curiosity to implementation and make AI work in their own research contexts.\n\nKeynote Speakers:\nAnnie Hsieh\nAssociate Professor of Music Theory\, Carnegie Mellon University and Composer\n\nJun Li\nFounding Chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Genome Sciences\, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center\n\nVenkat Viswanathan\nAssociate Professor of Aerospace Engineering\, College of Engineering\, University of Michigan
UID:145568-21897537@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145568
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Amphitheatre
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DTSTAMP:20260313T115508
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Critical Challenges in Generative AI: Academic Integrity\, Bias\, Responsibilities\, and Risks
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on the limitations of generative artificial intelligence\, with a particular emphasis on ethical considerations\, academic integrity\, equity\, and bias concerns. Participants will be introduced to high-level issues in these areas\, preparing them for further extensive training opportunities.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-Academic Integrity\n--The role of GenAI in maintaining or challenging academic standards\n--How to evaluate student work in a GenAI era\n--How students can demonstrate effectively where they have and haven't used GenAI\n--How to use GenAI ethically and effectively in classwork\n-Bias Concerns\n--Examining how GenAI can perpetuate or mitigate biases\n--Recommendations for how to prompt to reduce bias in output\n-Responsibilities and Risks of Using GenAI\n--GenAI is popping up everywhere (Google\, Apple)\n--Sensitive data types should only be used in U-M tools\n\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students
UID:120562-21899281@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/120562
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T115633
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:From Idea to Insight: Gemini for Education
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop to unlock the full potential of Google Gemini\, the versatile AI assistant now available to all University of Michigan faculty\, staff\, and students. Gemini goes beyond simple Q&A\, offering a powerful\, multimodal platform to enhance your daily work and exploration. Learn how to use it for in-the-moment assistance\, rapid content summarization\, and generating various creative text formats.\nRecent Updates & Key Takeaways Include:\n\n-Guided Learning Mode: Discover how Gemini can act as a personalized AI tutor\, walking students and faculty through complex topics step-by-step rather than just providing a single answer.\n-Deep Research: See demonstrations of generating comprehensive\, synthesized reports on complex topics with citations\, saving hours on initial research.\n-Custom AI Experts (Gems): Learn to create and share custom versions of Gemini (Gems) personalized to be experts on any topic\, from a learning coach to a specialized brainstorming partner.\n-Multimodal Capabilities: Explore using images as prompts to analyze lecture notes\, textbook problems\, or research diagrams\, and seamlessly integrate visuals.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n-Introduction to Google Gemini:\n--What is Gemini\, its multimodal capabilities\, and how to access it (web and mobile apps).\n--Overview of potential educational and research applications at U-M.\n-Exploring Key Features and New Updates:\n--Hands-on with Guided Learning for step-by-step exploration.\n--Demonstrating Deep Research for comprehensive report generation.\n--Leveraging image and text generation for practice materials and creative content.\n--Creating and Sharing Custom Gems.\n-Privacy and Terms of Service:\n--Overview of the ITS AI Services Privacy Notice and Terms of Service.\n-Wrap-up and Resources
UID:135634-21899282@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135634
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T115824
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT
DESCRIPTION:This workshop equips faculty\, staff\, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT\, the University of Michigan’s equitable\, accessible\, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts\, exploring creative AI interactions\, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in interactive\, hands-on activities to enhance their GenAI prompt crafting proficiency.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-U-M GPT Review\n-Prompt Literacy introduction\n-Write your own prompt activity\n--Student-facing prompts\n-Effective text/data input into U-M GPT\n--Tips & Tricks\n--Data examples\n-Prompt Crafting Hands-On Opportunities:\n--Conversations/Length\n--Rephrase/New Chat\n--Specified Style/Tone\n\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students
UID:119409-21899283@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/119409
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260226T153708
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
DESCRIPTION:This practical presentation guides the audience through tips and tools for making PowerPoint accessible\, including content such as using the Accessibility Checker and appropriate recommendations for color contrast\, font style\, size\, and spacing. We will also have an interactive remediation activity for all attendees to gain hands-on knowledge of accessible presentation creation.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:143456-21893202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143456
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T115902
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop\, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images.\n\nUsing simple text descriptions\, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools\, like adding or removing objects\, changing backgrounds\, and enhancing photos.\n\nThis session is perfect for faculty\, staff\, and students looking to create eye-catching visuals for assignments\, presentations\, teaching materials\, or communications\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-Generative AI for Images - Introduction\n-Crafting Effective Prompts\n-Troubleshooting Common AI Image Generation Issues\n-Ethical Considerations\n-Live Demo: DALL-E 3 in UM-GPT\n-Exploring Adobe Firefly Generative AI Features\n-Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways\n\nAudience: Staff\, Instructors\, and Students
UID:120563-21899284@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/120563
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T120020
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors
DESCRIPTION:This mini workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting effectively. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction\, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for instructors\, all are welcome.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-GenAI in education\n--Objectives\, overview\, and impact\n-Syllabus statements\n--Strategies for communication and writing GenAI syllabus statements\n-Ideas for (re)designing assignments in a GenAI era\n-Sharing experiences\, troubleshooting challenges\, and providing additional resources\n\nAudience: Instructors
UID:110040-21899285@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/110040
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T101823
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Get to Know the Disability Navigators
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet the new Disability Navigators and learn how they support the University of Michigan community. This session will highlight their services\, including 1:1 consultations\, accommodation guidance\, accessible event planning\, training opportunities\, and support navigating the interactive process. We’ll also share key resources\, office hours\, and practical steps for requesting accommodations\, reporting barriers\, and advancing disability equity across campus—plus time for questions and conversation.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:145862-21897965@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145862
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T160119
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Student Fellowship Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Academic Innovation for our 10th annual Student Fellowship Showcase. This event celebrates the exceptional work and contributions of our student fellows for the 2025-26 academic year.\n\nThe showcase will feature a series of lightning talks\, where student collaborators share insightful knowledge gained from their fellowship projects across disciplines such as extended reality\, course design\, online learning\, and more. Attendees can also engage with our fellows during the interactive poster presentation and learn more about their work. \n\nWe invite the entire U-M community to join us in applauding our student collaborators for their accomplishments. Food and refreshments will be provided.\n\nRegister Now \n\n*Innovation Showcase*\nInnovation Showcases are one-day events featuring faculty\, staff\, and students who discuss how they are transforming teaching and learning to support student success. Innovation Showcases are an opportunity to connect with the latest research\, technology\, and design practices in digital education.
UID:147229-21900554@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147229
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Center for Academic Innovation - Event Space
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T120117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Exploring NotebookLM for Education
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of NotebookLM\, the advanced AI-powered research and note-taking assistant available to all University of Michigan faculty\, staff\, and students. Designed to help you understand and synthesize information from your own documents\, NotebookLM transforms your lesson plans\, lecture notes\, and research papers into a dynamic knowledge base. By grounding its responses entirely in your sources\, it becomes your most trusted research partner.\n\nRecent Updates & Key Takeaways Include:\n-Active Learning Tools: Instantly generate flashcards and customized quizzes from your uploaded sources to enhance recall and test mastery.\n-Learning Guide Mode: Use the new \"Learning Guide\" to receive personalized tutoring\, breaking down complex concepts step-by-step with probing\, open-ended questions that encourage deeper critical thinking.\n-Enhanced Reporting: Go beyond standard summaries by generating upgraded reports in custom formats\, including Blog Posts\, Glossary of Terms\, FAQs\, and Quizzes.\n-Multiformat Audio and Video Overviews: Transform your documents into engaging \"podcasts\"\, perfect for on-the-go learning and diverse perspective-taking. Explore the new Video Overview to create a dynamic presentation based on your sources.\n-Source Versatility: Upload a wide range of source materials\, including PDFs\, Google Docs/Slides\, and even web links\, for comprehensive information synthesis.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n-Introduction to NotebookLM:\n--Understanding NotebookLM as an AI-powered research and note-taking assistant.\n--Overview of how it utilizes only your uploaded documents for information synthesis and provides citations.\n-Practical Applications and New Features:\n--Demonstration of uploading diverse source materials.\n--Generating Flashcards and Quizzes for study and review.\n--Utilizing the Learning Guide for in-depth conceptual mastery.\n--Creating customized reports\, Audio Overviews\, and Video Overviews in new formats.\n-Accelerating Knowledge Sharing:\n--Examples of generating lesson plans\, discussion questions\, and study guides.\n--Q&A on NotebookLM features and usage.\n-Privacy and Terms of Service:\n--Overview of the ITS AI Services Privacy Notice and Terms of Service (emphasizing data is not used to train the AI).\n-Wrap-up and Resources
UID:140774-21899286@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140774
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260319T155748
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AI and Detroit’s Census Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThis talk explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and geospatial data can support cities to better understand housing conditions and improve population estimates. In collaboration with the City of Detroit\, researchers at the University of Michigan are developing new tools that combine street-level imagery\, remote sensing data\, and AI models capable of interpreting visual information about buildings and neighborhoods. These tools can identify indicators such as roof damage\, structural decay\, or vegetation encroachment—signals that may suggest vacancy\, or blight.\n\nImportantly\, the goal is not simply to automate housing assessments. Instead\, the project adopts an approach in which municipal staff and communities guide\, interpret\, and validate AI-generated insights. By integrating technical innovation with existing city workflows\, the collaboration aims to support Detroit’s efforts to maintain accurate address records for the U.S. Census and improve housing data used for planning and investment decisions.\n\nThis work supports city efforts to improve housing and population data\, while also helping strengthen communities. When residents are undercounted\, cities risk losing tax revenue\, federal funding\, and even political representation. At the same time\, urban blight and rapidly changing housing conditions make it difficult to maintain accurate records of which homes are occupied. In cities with large numbers of vacant\, abandoned\, or deteriorating structures\, some inhabited homes may be mistakenly classified as vacant\, leading to inaccurate population estimates and challenges for housing policy and neighborhood revitalization efforts. More broadly\, this work highlights how partnerships between universities and local governments can support cities adopting AI tools responsibly while strengthening data-driven decision-making\n\nBiography:\nDr. Van Berkel is an assistant professor at The University of Michigan\, School for Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on understanding land change at diverse scales\; the physical and psychological benefit of exposure to natural environments\; and how digital visualization of data can add new place-based knowledge in science and community decision-making. He has expertise in spatial statistics\, data science\, big data\, and machine learning. Van Berkel is currently a Co-PI on an NSF grant examining how online webtools can enable the public to co-create landscape designs for novel solutions to climate-change adaptation and mitigation in urban areas. He is also part of the NOAA funded GLISA project developing land change models to support knowledge discovery in municipalities throughout the Great Lake States. His work in AI focuses on deciphering complex sentiment from multimodal content\, such as understanding image content and analyzing captions and tags posted by users\, at scale. This research aims to provide objective measures of behavior and attitude for modeling diverse values and benefits of nature globally.\n\nJeffrey D. Morenoff is a professor of sociology\, a research professor at the Institute for Social Research (ISR)\, and a professor of public policy at the Ford School. He is also director of the ISR Population Studies Center. Professor Morenoff’s research interests include neighborhood environments\, inequality\, crime and criminal justice\, the social determinants of health\, racial/ethnic/immigrant disparities in health and antisocial behavior\, and methods for analyzing multilevel and spatial data.
UID:145245-21896923@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145245
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Dana Building - 1040
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DTSTAMP:20251211T091436
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T153000
SUMMARY:Other:Critical Conversations on Generative AI and Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Critical Conversations on Generative AI and Higher Education is a monthly\, cross-campus Community of Practice (CoP) for instructors and instructional staff who are navigating the evolving role of AI in their teaching. This community offers space to explore\, question\, and learn alongside colleagues across U-M—helping educators stay grounded in their pedagogical values while adapting to new technological realities.\n\nThe phrase “critical conversations” reflects our balanced approach—rooted in critical pedagogy and intergroup dialogue—that encourages open\, evidence-based exploration of AI’s implications for higher education.\n\nThrough engagement and reflection\, participants share diverse perspectives\, embrace productive tension\, and connect questions of technology to the core values of teaching and learning. Each conversation invites inquiry and shared meaning-making to support reflective innovation.
UID:142494-21891028@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142494
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T120213
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Boost Work Productivity with GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks\, course data management\, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-Effortless Content Creation:\n--Using GenAI to generate materials such as reports\, slides\, and content for work pages.\n-Streamlined Data Analysis:\n--Exploring techniques for analyzing data and summarizing academic and administrative materials using GenAI tools.\n-Hands-on Experience:\n--Practical\, hands-on exercises to get comfortable using GenAI tools for work tasks.\n-Peer Insights and Best Practices:\n--Participatory discussions and sharing of best practices for integrating GenAI into professional tasks.\n\nAudience: Staff
UID:132435-21899287@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132435
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T120253
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools\, specifically U-M GPT\, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi\, assignments\, rubrics\, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era\, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT and resources like the \"60+ ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today\" Book Guide. Enhance your productivity and gain more time to engage with your students!\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\n-Effortless Course Content Creation:\n--Using U-M GPT for generating slides\, content for Canvas pages\, and other course materials (syllabus\, lesson plans\, rubrics)\n-Designing Assignments and Instructional Materials:\n--Practical ideas for creating assignments and instructional materials.\n--Hands-on exploration of the \"60+ ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today\" Book Guide.\n--Engaging exercises to design and refine assignments.\n-Streamlined Data Analysis:\n--Techniques for analyzing data and summarizing academic materials using GenAI tools.\n-Hands-on Experience:\n--Practical\, hands-on exercises to get comfortable using U-M GPT and other GenAI tools\, e.g.\, the new GenAI Discussion Summary feature in Canvas.\n-Peer Insights and Best Practices:\n--Participatory discussions and sharing of best practices for integrating GenAI in higher education.\n\nAudience: Instructors
UID:124199-21899288@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124199
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260313T120337
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Create Images Using AI: Get Started with Adobe Firefly
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to stop searching for that perfect image and start creating it!   Join us for a hands-on tour of Adobe’s Generative AI tools. We’ll show you how to turn text prompts into great images\, and make fast edits like adding\, expanding\, or removing objects usin Adobe’s Generative Fill feature.  Perfect for anyone who wants to to create quick\, impressive visuals.\n\nPreparation Tips: To ensure a smooth start\, log in to Adobe Firefly at least 15 minutes before the workshop begins.\n\nWorkshop Outline\n-What is Adobe Firefly\, and how does it work?\n-Text-to-Image: How to write prompts to get the look you want.\n-Generative Fill: Add objects\, change backgrounds\, and make quick fixes.\n-Best Practices: Troubleshooting\, citation and responsible use.\n-Wrap-Up and Resources\n\nRecommended Prerequisites\nIntroduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop)\n  -- OR --\nGenerative AI Basics (Full Workshop)\nCritical Challenges in GenAI: Academic Integrity\, Bias\, Responsibilities\, and Risks (Mini Workshop)\n  -- OR --\nGenerative AI Basics (Full Workshop)\nFrom Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT (Mini Workshop)\n  -- OR --\nGenerative AI with U-M GPT (Full Workshop)\n\nAudience:\nInstructors\nStaff\nStudents
UID:142498-21899289@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142498
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143049
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (In-Person Day)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nDay 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and treats beginning at 8:30 am followed by the opening keynote at 9:00 am (livestream available). One morning session block will be followed by a catered box lunch (Vegetarian and Halal options available) and two afternoon blocks. Location information is provided upon registration. \n\nNote: Days 2-5 (May 5-8) will be dedicated to virtual conference sessions. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
UID:135237-21876530@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:North Quad
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876526@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876527@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876528@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T143000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876529@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T090930
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible Google Docs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about how to create accessible Google Docs. This workshop will cover core accessibility best practices for documents\, including alt text\, heading hierarchy\, descriptive hyperlinks\, color contrast\, tables\, and more. We will walk through how to apply each of these concepts directly within the Google Docs platform. Participants will also learn how to use Grackle Docs\, an extension tool for Google that helps you scan and fix accessibility issues within your document.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:147265-21900612@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147265
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T090916
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible Word Documents
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about how to create accessible Word documents. This workshop will cover core accessibility best practices for documents\, including alt text\, heading hierarchy\, descriptive hyperlinks\, color contrast\, tables\, and more. We will demonstrate how to apply accessibility features within the Microsoft Word platform and implement fixes based on the built-in Accessibility Checker results.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:147266-21900613@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147266
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T092202
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible Google Slides
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about how to create accessible Google Slides. This workshop will cover core accessibility best practices for slide decks\, such as alt text\, slide layout\, descriptive hyperlinks\, color contrast\, reading order\, and more. We will walk through how to apply each of these concepts directly within the Google Slides platform\, including how to use the Theme feature to set up accessible design elements for your entire presentation. Participants will also learn how to use Grackle Slides\, an extension tool for Google that helps you scan and fix accessibility issues within your slide deck.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:147268-21900615@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147268
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260331T092605
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
DESCRIPTION:This practical presentation guides the audience through tips and tools for making PowerPoint accessible\, including content such as using the Accessibility Checker and appropriate recommendations for color contrast\, font style\, size\, and spacing. We will also have an interactive remediation activity for all attendees to gain hands-on knowledge of accessible presentation creation.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:147267-21900614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147267
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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