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ChatGPT as Research Assistant? A Hands-On Experiment

Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Where do generative AI tools like ChatGPT fit into the research process for students, and how does it compare to other methods, like web searches or library resources? Join UK Libraries for AI Literacy Week at our new digital scholarship center, The Stacks, as we put ChatGPT to the test. Participants will work in groups to respond to the same research question using one of three different tools: ChatGPT, Google, and UK Libraries resources. They will reflect on the methods they use to produce useful results and compare them to the methods used by other groups.

AI Literacy and Research: Teaching Students How to Critically Evaluate AI-Generated Information

Oct 9, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Generative AI tools are constantly in flux, rapidly making advancements every day. Many instructors may agree that teaching students why and how to evaluate information generated from AI tools is important but find it challenging to implement. As part of The Stacks AI Literacy Week, in this session, you'll learn some practical strategies for teaching students effective habits of mind and how to evaluate AI-generated information, sharpening their own research processes.

Getting Started with AI at UK with the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence

Oct 8, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, UK’s own hub of AI expertise, works with students and researchers across disciplines to develop innovative uses of AI tools. As part of The Stacks AI Literacy Week, this session will cover some of CAAI’s core research areas, newly released self-service tools, and opportunities to get involved with their work.

Data and Donuts Office Hours

Nov 21, 2024, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Stop by The Stacks Digital Workspace anytime from 8:00 am until 11:00 am every first and third Thursday from September through November for donuts and help with data wrangling, data analysis, or data visualizations.

Data and Donuts Office Hours

Nov 7, 2024, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Data and Donuts Office Hours

Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

The Promises and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence: How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Can Change the Work We Perform

Oct 7, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Over the last two years, there has been a staggering increase in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems available for public use. One could say that we are currently in the midst of a golden age of AI. While these tools are powerful and can change how we interface with technology, they are often misunderstood and misused. This is often because these tools are typically used as a black box in which users do not understand how the underlying ML or AI system is making decisions.

Tools for Text Mining Books from the HathiTrust Digital Library

Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

What can we learn from 18+ million digitized books? That’s the size of the collection made available to members of the HathiTrust Digital Library, including researchers at the University of Kentucky. This session will introduce participants to the tools they can use to access and analyze the text of books of their choosing and begin surfacing interesting patterns and meaningful information.

Digital Project Planning: An Introduction

Nov 1, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Are you a student who would like to create a digital project, but you’re not sure how to get started? Have you already started your digital project but the next steps are not clear? Are you a faculty member teaching a course that requires your students to create a digital project? Attend this workshop to learn hands-on, practical steps to plan and develop your project.

Leveraging the Power of Google Earth Pro for Instructors

Oct 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Google Earth Pro offers basic mapmaking and cartographic tools without the large learning curve associated with more advanced geospatial software. This workshop will cover simple spatial data creation, spatial analysis, and basic principles of cartography with a focus on how the tool could be incorporated into the classroom. Presenter: Sarah Watson, Maps & Geospatial Services Manager

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