Attention, Gators – mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 30, 2024! The AI2 Center, in collaboration with the Career Connections Center, is bringing you a day packed with opportunities to gear up for your future.
Join us at the Rion Ballroom anytime during the day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the AI Days: Workforce Readiness Day Series, where we’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the AI-integrated workforce. Also, all students who come at any point during the day will receive a FREE AI T-SHIRT (while supplies last)!
Checkout the the lineup for the day below then click HERE to register for the sessions you want to attend, you can attend as many or as few as you’d like:
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | AI Skills Lab with Center for Instructional Technology and Training
Want to learn how to use AI for your everyday study needs? Bring your laptop with you to this session to learn about NaviGator Chat, a free UF tool to work with many large language models in one place. You’ll get tips for writing prompts for studying, access to advanced AI models, easy customization, and plugins for generating images – for all levels of technical expertise!
Facilitators:
Margeaux Johnson | AI Learning and Organizational Development Specialist
Stephanie Richardson | Instructional Designer
Brian Schilling | Instructional Designer
Chris Sharp | Educational Technologist
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | AI Skills Lab with Career Connections Center
Unlock the power of AI in your job search! Join the C3 for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to craft and refine your application materials, and Quinncia to ensure your resume is ATS-friendly. Be sure to bring your laptop and a resume file for real-time tips and personalized support!
Facilitators:
Taylor Mingle | Career Coach for Integrated Career Solutions
Allie Simon | Sr. Associate Director for Career Foundations
12:50 PM – 1:20 PM | Lunch
Free lunch will be provided to all attendees! Hope to see you there.
1:25 PM – 1:50 PM | Good News, Ethics Is Computable; Bad News, Only if It Is Arbitrary or Incomplete
As a society, we wield some of the most powerful tools in history—computers—while grappling with some of the most complex challenges—ethical dilemmas. This raises a provocative question: can we leverage computers to solve all our ethical problems?
In this thought-provoking session, we will explore why computers, despite their immense capabilities, cannot resolve every ethical issue. Specifically, there is no algorithm or program capable of selecting the best ethical system without becoming arbitrary at some point.
The talk will conclude with a reflection on the profound implications this has for how we, as humans, engage in ethical decision-making.
Facilitator: Marcelino Hudgson Steele | Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student in Philosophy
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | AI for Students Panel Discussion
Curious about building AI skills? Join us for a dynamic panel featuring UF students who have sharpened their AI competencies through programs like AI Scholars, the AI Club, and AI Career Treks. Whether you’re just starting or already familiar with AI, this discussion offers valuable insights on how you can gain hands-on experience and develop the skills needed for the future. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can get involved and enhance your career through AI-focused experiential learning!
Student Panelists:
Amanda Smith | AI Scholar
Avery Teman | President of the AI Club
Chuyang Zhang | AI Career Trek Attendee
Moderator: Marquise M. McGriff, M.A., CCSP | Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Artificial Intelligence
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Gator Career Chat: AI + the Future of Work
Don’t miss this exciting panel discussion featuring industry leaders who are actively using AI in their workplaces! Learn firsthand about the AI skills employers are seeking, while also understanding the continued importance of soft skills in today’s evolving workforce. Stay after the panel for a networking mixer with the employers, offering you the perfect opportunity to connect and gain insights on what matters most to them. This is your chance to get ahead and prepare for your future career!
Employer Panelists:
Atif Khan | Sandvik: Sr. Manager, Automation and Digital Products – Rotary Drilling
Carlos Miranda | RTI Surgical: Sr. Manager, Automation, Analytics and AI
Deepak Rangarao | IBM: Distinguished Engineer & WW CTO Technical Sales – Data & AI
Britt Woodall | Vobile: Director, Special Projects
Moderator: Peter McClary | Industry Engagement Liaison
3:50 PM – 5:00 PM | AI for Students Mixer with Campus Partners + Employers
Join us for a unique mixer where you’ll connect with campus offices and groups, such as the Career Connections Center and the AI Club, to discover resources and opportunities for building your AI skills. You’ll also have the chance to meet employers like RTI Surgical, Sandvik, and Vobile. who are using AI in the workplace and actively seeking students with AI competencies. This is the perfect opportunity to network, explore campus resources, and get a head start on your AI journey! Refreshments will be served. C3 will also be providing free headshots.
Remember to register HERE!
