DSA Lunch & Learn: Practicing AI Thinking & Doing

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we think, learn, and create. This three-part DSA Lunch & Learn series offers a practical, hands-on introduction to generative AI — with a focus on learning by doing. Each session intends to build confidence using AI tools ethically, effectively, and creatively in your work.

Facilitated By Kate Siplon, Director of Data Services, OVPSA | Content Co-Authoring By Ilker Erkut | Sponsored by DSA IT, OVPSA and SA-ALOG

Choose a session below and register. A Google calendar invitation will be sent to your UMD email address the day before each session. The calendar invitation will contain a Zoom meeting link and the address of the in-person location. Questions? ksiplon@umd.edu

Session 2A: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data --> Click Here To Register

  • Explore how ChatGPT can assist with data summarization, organization, and analysis. A handout on “AI Resources at UMD” will be provided for those who did not attend Session 1.

    • When
      • Wednesday, November 5, 12:00–12:50 PM
    • Where:
      • 2118 Mitchell Building (Student Affairs Large Conference Room) - Limited to 18 Participants
      • Online Via Zoom

Session 2B: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data (Online Only) --> Click Here To Register

  • Explore how ChatGPT can assist with data summarization, organization, and analysis. A handout on “AI Resources at UMD” will be provided for those who did not attend Session 1.

    • When
      • Tuesday, November 11, 12:00–12:50 PM
    • Where:
      • Online Via Zoom

Session 3: Exploring Other AI Tools and Plug-ins (Canva, Qualtrics, Zoom, etc.)

  • Discover built-in AI features in popular campus tools, paid or free-market tools and learn how to integrate them into your workflow. A handout on “AI Resources at UMD” will be provided for those who did not attend Session 1.

    • When
      • Wednesday, November 19, 12:00–12:50 PM
    • Where:
      • 2118 Mitchell Building (Student Affairs Large Conference Room) - Limited to 18 Participants
      • Online Via Zoom - Limited to 20 Participant
Picture of Session 2A: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data (Wed. 11/5 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM)

Session 2A: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data (Wed. 11/5 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM)

Confirmation email to follow. Please note that laptop is required!
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Picture of Session 2B: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data (Online Only - Tues. 11/11 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM)

Session 2B: Using AI for Working with and Munging Data (Online Only - Tues. 11/11 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM)

Confirmation email to follow. This session is being offered via Zoom, only!
$0.00