Join Us at our Fall 2025 AIDA Symposiums
In partnership with the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, five AIDA Symposiums will be offered this fall. Join us to explore how GenAI is impacting teaching and learning across disciplines. Each event will have a theme and feature 2-4 faculty or academic leaders presenting examples of innovative AI use in their courses, followed by an open discussion on generative AI’s application and impact within the theme. We will invite faculty from all departments aligned with the theme and anticipate an audience of approximately 40 faculty members. Each Symposium will have a moderator and conclude with a 30-minute networking session with refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Symposiums
All symposiums for the fall semester have concluded. View slide decks and event overviews below.
Past Symposiums
Expand the menus below to view past AIDA symposium speakers, topics, and slide decks. In addition, check out our Classroom Resources & Examples page for additional information and inspiration.
9/17: Innovative Use of AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Innovative Use of AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences
View the slide deck. Recommended for faculty in the humanities and social sciences.
Wednesday, September 17
4 – 6:00 PM ET
CDS 1101
Join us for a guided discussion about how GenAI can enhance the educational experience in the social sciences and humanities.
Speakers:
Daniel Munro, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, CAS
Christopher McVey, Master Lecturer, Writing Program, CAS
Phil Haberkern, Associate Professor of History, CAS
10/1: AI Usage Policies in Courses: What Works, What Does Not, and What Else Should We Consider?
AI Usage Policies in Courses: What Works, What Does Not, and What Else Should We Consider? Panel-led discussion with faculty across various disciplines.
View the slide deck. Recommended for faculty across the University.
Wednesday, October 1
4 – 6:00 PM ET
CDS 17th Floor
Join us for a guided discussion about effective AI usage policies in higher education.
Speakers:
Tal Gross, Professor of Markets, Public Policy, and Law, Questrom
Andy Fan, Senior Lecturer (BME), ENG
David Shawn, Master Lecturer; Associate Director for Writing in the Disciplines, CAS
Michael Dowding, Master Lecturer, Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, COM
Moderator:
Kevin Gold, Associate Professor of the Practice of Computing & Data Sciences; Preceptor for Instruction, CDS
10/16: Innovative Use of AI in STEM-related Courses
Innovative Use of AI in STEM-related Courses
View the slide deck. Recommended for faculty in STEM.
Thursday, October 16
4 – 6:00 PM ET
CDS 1101
Join us for a guided discussion about how GenAI can enhance the educational experience in STEM-related courses.
Speakers:
Kevin Gold, Associate Professor of the Practice of Computing & Data Sciences; Preceptor for Instruction, CDS
Jennifer Bhatnagar, Associate Professor of Biology; Director, Biogeoscience Program, CAS
Keith Brown, Associate Professor (ME, MSE, Physics); Associate Chair for Graduate Programs (ME), ENG
11/12: Innovative Use of AI in STEM-related Courses
Innovative Use of AI in STEM-related Courses
View the slide deck. Recommended for faculty in STEM.
Wednesday, November 12
4 – 6:00 PM ET
CDS 1101
Join us for a guided discussion about how GenAI can enhance the educational experience in STEM-related courses.
Speakers:
Brian DePasquale, Assistant Professor (BME), ENG
Sean Lubner, Assistant Professor (ME, MSE), ENG
Mario Cabodi, Director of Masters Programs (BME); Research Assistant Professor (BME); Master Lecturer (BME), ENG
12/4: Innovative Use of AI in Business, Education, and Communication
Innovative Use of AI in Business, Education, and Communication
View the slide deck. Recommended for faculty in business, education, and communication.
Thursday, December 4
Register now — space is limited.
4 – 6:00 PM ET
CDS 1101
Join us for a guided discussion about how GenAI can enhance the educational experience in business, education, and communication.
Speakers:
Paul McManus, Master Lecturer, Strategy and Innovation, Questrom
Paul Carlile, Senior Associate Dean, Research & Innovation; Professor, Information Systems, Questrom
Thomas “TJ” McKenna, Director, Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale; Associate Director of Educator Engagement and Impact, AI & Education Institute; Clinical Assistant Professor, Wheelock
Jing Yang, Assistant Professor, Advertising, COM
