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DTS Hosts Successful Conference on Artificial Intelligence

headshot of Emma Bresser By Emma Bresser 8599123508
2 minute read March 6, 2024

Hundreds of University of Cincinnati students, faculty and staff members turned out to for the Digital Technology Solutions AI Symposium on Feb. 21.

The day-long event at Tangeman University Center explored topics around AI in education, learning technologies, research, innovation, ethics, policy, and social impact. It was well attended with over 400 registrants. 

Highlights included:

  • Morning keynote presentation from UC’s Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in aerospace engineering Kelly Cohen.
  • Afternoon keynote presentation from Chief Technology Officer and AI leader at Synchrony Financial Greg Simpson. 
  • Sixteen breakout sessions led by UC students, faculty and staff from several colleges and units across the university. 

The AI Symposium was presented as part of UC Digital Technology Solutions’ Digital Awareness Series. Each event explores cutting-edge emerging technologies with thought leaders at the university and in our community.

The Symposium proved to be an excellent opportunity for many to share their expertise, network with peers, and contribute to the digital transformation happening at UC.

Bharath Prabhakaran UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

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UC Vice President & Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran gives the opening address at the AI Symposium.

UC Vice President & Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran gives the opening address at the AI Symposium.

“The DTS AI Symposium provided a platform for experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to come together and engage in stimulating discussions, share insights, and explore the latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence,” said UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran. “The Symposium proved to be an excellent opportunity for many to share their expertise, network with peers, and contribute to the digital transformation happening at UC.”

From left, Dr. Kelly Cohen, Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in aerospace engineering, UC College of Engineering and Applied Science and Dr. Laurah Turner, Asst Dean, COM Dean Med Ed Curric Integ/Innovation at the AI Symposium.

From left, Kelly Cohen, Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in aerospace engineering, UC College of Engineering and Applied Science and Laurah Turner, assistant dean in the College of Medicine at the AI Symposium.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kelly Cohen, Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in aerospace engineering, UC College of Engineering and Applied Science delivers the morning keynote presentation at the AI Symposium.

Keynote speaker Kelly Cohen, Brian H. Rowe Endowed Chair in aerospace engineering, UC College of Engineering and Applied Science delivers the morning keynote presentation at the AI Symposium.

Greg Simpson, retired Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and AI leader at Synchrony Financial delivers the afternoon keynote presentation at the AI Symposium.

Greg Simpson, retired Chief Technology Officer and AI leader at Synchrony Financial delivers the afternoon keynote presentation at the AI Symposium.

From left, Ruth Benander, Professor, UCBA English; Emma Farrow, Instructional Designer, UCBA Academic Affairs; and Krista Sigler, Assoc Professor, UCBA History leading their breakout session ““Instructors and AI: A Collaborative Approach to Redefining Learning Landscapes in the Classroom.”

From left, Ruth Benander, Professor, UCBA English; Emma Farrow, Instructional Designer, UCBA Academic Affairs; and Krista Sigler, Assoc Professor, UCBA History leading their breakout session ““Instructors and AI: A Collaborative Approach to Redefining Learning Landscapes in the Classroom.”

Ethan Molnar, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering leading his breakout session “AI Decoded: Hands-On For Everyone.”

Ethan Molnar, Undergraduate Student, Chemical Engineering leading his breakout session “AI Decoded: Hands-On For Everyone.”

Dr. Valentine Johns, Asst Director, CC Learning Commons leading his breakout session “Crafting an AI-Powered Tutor for Asynchronous Tutoring Support.”

Valentine Johns, Asst Director, CC Learning Commons leading his breakout session “Crafting an AI-Powered Tutor for Asynchronous Tutoring Support.”

DTS team members from left, Chris McCoy, Assoc Vice President Academic Technology; Josette Riep, Asst VP Int Dev Eng App Solutions; Dale Hofstetter, Dir Information Technology, DTS UCBA IT; Andrew Becker, Exec Dir Information Technology, DTS LCB IT; Katrina Biscay, Assoc VP Office of Information Security; Bharath Prabhakaran, Vice President Chief Digital Officer; and Kasi Steward Asst VP Strategic Business Services.

DTS team members from left, Chris McCoy, Assoc Vice President Academic Technology; Josette Riep, Asst VP Int Dev Eng App Solutions; Dale Hofstetter, Dir Information Technology, DTS UCBA IT; Andrew Becker, Exec Dir Information Technology, DTS LCB IT; Katrina Biscay, Assoc VP Office of Information Security; Bharath Prabhakaran, Vice President Chief Digital Officer; and Kasi Steward Asst VP Strategic Business Services.

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