CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College is delving into artificial intelligence’s impact at its Social and Behavioral Sciences Seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 20, named “AI: A Fork in the Road, Navigating Turns in the Tech.” The event, open to the public, will feature A.J. Juliani, bestselling author and faculty at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
He’ll highlight how AI fosters creativity at 11 a.m. and discuss learner engagement in the digital age at 6 p.m. The seminar’s packed schedule also includes discussions on AI’s effects on law, humane education and personal success; a debate at 5:15 p.m.; and other presentations beginning at 8:55 a.m.
Events will be held at the Casper College campus, with the majority taking place in the Wheeler Concert Hall.
Schedule of Events:
- 8:55 a.m.: Welcome
- 9 a.m.: “AI Idols: Digital Immigrants Navigating an Unholy Land” by Nathan Blank and Daniel Gallegos.
- 9:30 a.m.: “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Questions of Legal Liability for AI-Generated Content” by Heather Lloyd and Amanda Nelson.
- 10 a.m.: “Did You Say Please and Thank You to Alexa?” by Kristina Pham.
- 10:30 a.m.: “Let’s Hack Back: A Personal Algorithm for Success” by John Ordiway and Bri Weigel.
- 11 a.m.: Keynote by A.J. Juliani on AI and creativity.
- Noon: Lunch Break
- 1 p.m.: “Living Room Conversations” guided discussion.
- 5:15 p.m.: Debate on “AI: A Fork in the Road. Navigating Turns in Tech.”
- 6 p.m.: Keynote by A.J. Juliani on learner engagement.
For more details, contact brianne.weigel@caspercollege.edu.
