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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
4/7: Writing in Higher Education, What Is the Role of AI ? Upcoming Symposium
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... More
Save the Date: AI and the Future of Education Wheelock Forum
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.
2/3 AI in Practice Faculty Symposium
AI in Practice Faculty Symposium This symposium featured lightning talks that showcased real-world uses of generative AI in research and education. View event recordings, categorized by speaker. Tuesday, February 3 Noon–2 pm Hybrid Event Hiebert Lounge INS-1407
2/2: AI Faculty & Staff In-Studio Workshop
February 2, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hiebert Lounge (INS-1407). Instructor: David Goldsztajn Farelo This faculty and staff in-studio workshop was held on the Medical Campus for the first time. It gave faculty and staff the opportunity to gain relevant, hands-on experience with AI.
1/15: AIDA Symposium for Staff: Innovative Use of AI in Education
This AIDA Symposium invited staff to learn more about AI. It started with an introduction to AIDA and TerrierGPT. After, BU Libraries took the stage to share their "Pause Before You Prompt" AI tool—a document that helps the BU community to thoughtfully reflect on their AI usage. Then, BU HR... More
1/15: AI Faculty In-Studio Workshops
January 15, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PHO 117). Facilitators: John Byers, Karen Jacobs, and Benjamin Keating. “Introduction to Generative AI in the BU Teaching Context,” focused on the ethical and critical use of GenAI for teaching and learning, and included an interactive demonstration of TerrierGPT. The workshop guided participants in developing AI policies... More
AIDA Releases New Page to Highlight Sample Syllabi & Policies About AI Usage
New TerrierGPT Updates
TerrierGPT Improvements In our continuing effort to upgrade and improve TerrierGPT, we’re excited to announce updates and features now available to you. Access to Newer Models You now have access to newer models including GPT-5, Claude 4.5, and Meta Llama 4. These are major updates to the underlying models with more capabilities and... More