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AI: An Intro to Technology Options and Terminology  

April 15, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming research administration, offering new opportunities to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and reduce administrative burden. However, navigating the AI landscape can be overwhelming, with concerns about accuracy, security, and implementation costs. This webinar, led by Dan Harmon and Lori Schultz, will provide research administrators with a foundational understanding of AI, including its capabilities and limitations, key terminology, available tools, and real-world use cases. Participants will also gain insights into data governance, institutional resources, and practical strategies for getting started with AI-powered workflows. Whether you're curious about AI or looking for ways to integrate it into your work, this session will equip you with essential knowledge and actionable steps.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this informative session, where we will review:

• Define AI and Its Role in Research Administration – Understand what AI is (and what it isn’t), key terminology, and the types of AI tools available to support research administration functions.
• Assess the Opportunities and Challenges of AI Implementation – Explore AI use cases, evaluate accuracy and risks, and learn best practices for data governance, privacy, and security in a research administration setting.
• Apply AI Tools to Improve Research Administration Tasks – Learn practical examples of AI applications, including prompt engineering for basic research administration tasks, and discover available institutional resources for AI adoption.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

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• We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
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• Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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