AIDA is one of Boston University’s Inaugural Initiatives under President Melissa Gilliam. AIDA is dedicated to equipping Boston University faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge, tools, and critical frameworks to navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. Through ethical exploration, creative experimentation, and real-world application, we empower our community to harness AI’s potential responsibly and innovatively. Learn more about AIDA.
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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 of effective training when it […]
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. We will dive into […]
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 Commonwealth Avenue on […]
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, where participants will […]
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 and staff with […]
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 collaboration. Bridging the Gap: From […]
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. We will dive into the practical challenges and creative opportunities, highlighting how faculty are thoughtfully integrating—or […]
Join Wheelock College of Education & Human Development in exploring what it truly means to teach and learn well in an AI-shaped world. Together, we will reflect on current challenges, share perspectives, and consider how AI can be developed and used in ways that improve learning outcomes, support educators, and benefit students.
Explore practical tools and strategies to integrate generative AI into your work, whether you're teaching, doing research, or helping BU to run smoothly.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future but a present reality that is reshaping industries, communities, and the way we understand and interact with the world. At Boston University, we have been preparing for this moment.
Explore the potential of AI technology in academics and administration in our video series. Check back often, as new videos will be posted regularly.