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Faculty and staff from 猎奇重口 University took center stage at the annual Shippensburg AI in Higher Education Conference, where they led discussions and shared cutting-edge insights on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia.

Representing a diverse range of disciplines and campuses, the 猎奇重口 team included:

Their presentations spanned a wide array of topics鈥攆rom AI ethics and policy to creative applications like custom chatbots and digital media production鈥攈ighlighting AI鈥檚 impact across the educational spectrum, from kindergarten through doctoral studies.

鈥淭hese powerful presentations from 猎奇重口 faculty and staff demonstrate the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration on advancing ethical, equitable, and innovative uses of AI in education,鈥� said Dr. Camille Dempsey, director of the 猎奇重口 Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to lead the way in designing a future of learning empowered by AI 鈥� for everyone.鈥�

Opening Keynote: A Vision for AI in Education

The day kicked off with a keynote titled 鈥淎dvancing Education with AI: Innovations and Insights from the 猎奇重口 Center for AI and Emerging Technologies鈥�, delivered by Dempsey. Her address underscored 猎奇重口鈥檚 commitment to integrating AI in ethical, inclusive, and future-focused ways across teaching, learning, and leadership.

Featured Sessions

鈥淭he Elephant in the Room: Is AI Antithetical to Higher Ed?鈥�
Dr. Ryan Sittler, Dr. Everett Painter, Dr. Christopher Wydra
This engaging panel explored whether AI challenges core educational values like academic integrity and student-faculty relationships. Through open dialogue and collaborative discussion, attendees gained tools for designing responsible AI policies and incorporating AI into course design and assessments.

鈥淎I Horizons in Academia: Navigating Innovations, Ethics, and Pedagogy鈥�
Dr. Pratibha Menon, Jennifer Williams, Dr. Camille Dempsey
This session focused on AI as a force for transformative change in education. Panelists shared strategies for integrating ethical AI use into curriculum and culture, addressing concerns like bias, privacy, and faculty readiness.

鈥淣avigating the Future: AI Law, Policy, and Ethics in a Transformative Era鈥�
Dr. Camille Dempsey, Dr. Joe Schwerha
Real-world case studies and scenario-based discussions helped participants understand evolving regulations and develop sustainable AI governance strategies.

鈥淐hatbot Creations: AI-Powered Custom GPTs in Academia and Beyond鈥�
Dr. Pratibha Menon, Dr. Angela Milliren, Dr. Camille Dempsey, with contributions from Dr. Lacey Fulton
This hands-on session introduced the use of custom GPT chatbots for personalized learning, content creation, and student engagement. Presenters offered practical guidance on developing and evaluating AI tools for instructional use.

鈥淎I for Scriptwriters and Creative Ideation鈥�
Dr. Brian Fuller
A look into how AI tools like ChatGPT are supporting creativity in digital filmmaking and media production, bridging technology and the arts in new and innovative ways.

鈥淎rtificial Intelligence and the Future of Higher Education鈥�
Dr. Christopher Wydra
Based on early research findings, this session explored faculty and student perspectives on AI adoption. It examined key factors influencing acceptance and the challenges institutions face in implementing AI.

鈥淔rom Kindergarten to Doctorate: The Evolution of AI in Education鈥�
Dr. Angela Milliren, Dr. Jessica Harris, with contributions from Dr. Lacey Fulton
This comprehensive session traced AI鈥檚 influence across all educational stages, from early childhood to doctoral studies. Presenters emphasized strategies for promoting digital literacy, supporting transitions, and enhancing advanced research.