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4/30: MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm On April 30, the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) will host the third annual MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium. This day-long event will feature MIT faculty research presentations, a keynote address by Jon Kleinberg, Tisch University Professor of Computer Science and Information Science at Cornell University, More
4/24: ECE Seminar: Ed Solovey & Osama AlShaykh
AI is Changing Software Development—Are We Ready? Location: PHO 211 Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm Software Development in the Era of AI: Industry and Academia Perspectives Software development is undergoing a fundamental shift. AI is no longer just a tool—it is becoming part of how software is built, and how it behaves. Professors Osama... More
5/13: AI In-Studio Workshop: Teaching and Learning Health Communication with HeyGen
Date: Wednesday, May 13th 2026 Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Location: Hiebert Lounge, 72 E. Concord Street The AI Development Accelerator and Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning invite members of the BU community to attend a workshop on the BU Medical Campus on Simulating Human Interactions with HeyGen, a generative AI... More
Good Morning BU Spotlights AIDA & AI at BU Student Certificate
Good Morning BU, BUTV10’s first and only live news show, recently spotlighted AIDA, the AI at BU Student Certificate, and the general use of AI across campus. The two-minute segment featured Afia Asamoah, a BUTV10 campus correspondent; John Byers, AIDA Executive Director; and two student perspectives. Byers emphasized the importance... More
Writing in Higher Education, and the Role of AI
Tuesday, April 7th. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. CDS 1750. In partnership with the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, AIDA will be hosting a focused symposium where faculty explore the pedagogy of writing in higher education, including practical sessions on teaching the writing process both with and without AI. More
4/7 AI Jam Session
Tuesday, April 7th. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. CDS 17th Floor. Do you have a lingering question about AI, or perhaps a "riff" of an idea for your classroom that you’re ready to amplify? Join us on the 17th floor of the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences at 665... More
3/25: AI in the Workplace with AIDA
Wednesday, March 25th, 12:00-1:30pm. Hybrid. This live-streamed, hybrid workshop covers responsible, practical use of generative AI in administrative work—no prior experience needed. We’ll start with AIDA guidelines and a live TerrierGPT demo, paired with guided prompting exercises. The second half of the workshop centers on case studies drawn from real administrative scenarios, More
AIDA March Update
Greetings from the AI Development Accelerator Initiative! Keep reading for the latest events, updates, and resources to help you navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. Events AIDA has collaborated with University partners to create engaging events for faculty and staff this semester. Staff Lift-Off Series Session Spotlight: AI in the Workplace with AIDA Wednesday, More
AIDA Hosts First Symposia and Workshops on the Medical Campus
AIDA Hosts First Symposia and Workshops on the Medical Campus Earlier this semester, Boston University’s Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator brought its symposia and workshops to the Medical Campus in collaboration with the Center for Health Data Science at the Boston University School of Public Health. These events are designed to provide faculty... More
Innovation in Action: Highlights from the BUMC In-Studio AI Jam
The momentum for AI at Boston University continues to build. The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning's and AIDA's recent In-Studio AI Jam at the Medical Campus brought together a dynamic group of four faculty, two graduate students, and a learning designer for a session defined by curiosity and... More