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💡 Introducing Deep Research: Your Personal AI Research Assistant Google’s Gemini AI now includes Deep Research, a feature designed to act as a personal AI research assistant for academics and researchers. Available to Gemini Advanced subscribers, Deep Research is poised to transform how we approach complex academic tasks. What can Deep Research do? 🔹 Analyse and summarise scientific texts: Accelerate your literature reviews with precise, AI-driven insights. 🔹 Synthesise information across disciplines: Make connections and uncover insights that might otherwise be missed. 🔹 Collaborate creatively: Engage with AI to explore innovative solutions to complex problems. This tool represents a significant step forward in AI’s ability to support teaching, learning, and research. 🔗 Discover more about Google Gemini and Deep Research: https://buff.ly/3OVJIXG 🔗 Here's an example of what Deep Research produced when asked to create a research plan about learning sciences using non-academic sources: https://buff.ly/4fX2Gs3 As educators and researchers, how might tools like Deep Research enhance your academic work? Let us know in the comments! #GenAI #LearningAnalytics #TandLntu #edtech #GenAIntu #InsPIREsharentu

Did you know that #SamsungSolve for Tomorrow has been championing #STEM education for 15 years? 📖 🔬 On International Day of Education, we are proud celebrate our commitment to learning and development, which are essential building blocks for all. This year’s theme reminds us that unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence (#AI) depends on keeping humanity at the heart of this rapidly evolving technology. Princeton High School (New Jersey) – one of our three Solve for Tomorrow national winners from last year, truly encapsulated this message in their project. To safeguard endangered Indigenous languages, students developed Che'w, an AI-powered robotic stuffed animal which speaks indigenous languages. #Education is an cornerstone of innovation and we look forward to supporting our communities for another 15 years and beyond. #InternationalDayofEducation #SamsungSolveforTomorrow #SFT_US_2025 #EnablingPeople

With the start of the new academic year, we take our STEM campaign back on track. Our next STEM campaigner is Charlotte Gerritsen, associate professor in Artificial Intelligence at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Her research focuses on AI and Behaviour. "What do I love about doing research in STEM? I really like using AI techniques to help gain insight into social processes. This allows us to develop intelligent systems that understand, empower and support human behaviour." #womeninscience #womeninstem #engineering #students #university #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowerment #womeninengineering #womeninspace #womeninquantum #academia #academics #womeninleadership  #mathematics #science #sciencecommunication #research #phd 

"#GenerativeAI will bring innovations, efficiencies, creativity and effectiveness to most who work at our #colleges and #universities in the coming year." Ray Schroeder piece for Inside Higher Ed speaking to, "how #AI will facilitate the work of the #instructionaldesigners, researchers, administrators and other nonteaching professionals in colleges and universities this fall." https://lnkd.in/gxbqqXed #AIinHigherEd #AIforEducation #InstructionalDesignAI #AIinClassroom #EdTechAI #EducationalAI #HigherEducation

🔍 Currently diving deep into the fascinating world of doctoral research! 🎓🔬 Excited to share that I'm conducting a study delving into perceptions of students and academics on Generative AI, comparing STEM and non-STEM subjects. 🌟 I believe that understanding these perceptions will not only contribute to the academic discourse but also pave the way for responsible innovation and inclusive discussions around AI technology, it's policy development and pedagogical support. Stay tuned for updates and feel free to reach out 💡 #GenerativeAI #Research #AIperceptions #STEM #NonSTEM #PhDjourney

Nearly two years after the launch of ChatGPT, much attention has been paid to how Generative AI can automate current teaching models and promote efficiencies in education. Yet, Generative AI also offers a far bolder opportunity to transform the very way students learn: through creation. We also know from our soon-to-be- released Stanford Accelerator for Learning research and from a recent May 2024 survey from the Walton Family Foundation that educators are seeking creative applications as their top use case with Generative AI. In this context, the Stanford Accelerator for Learning is launching a new seed grant program: Learning Through Creation with Generative AI, with two broad goals: ✔ Foster new solutions focused on learning through creation with AI technologies. ✔ Shape the discourse about the use of Generative AI beyond efficiency toward empowering educators and learners themselves toward innovative and creative use cases. The seed grant is open to faculty, staff and students at Stanford University. External partners are also welcome to participate in teaming up with our Stanford scholars. If you want to learn more about efficiency and innovation in the age of AI, I recommend this video from ASU+GSV Summit featuring Stanford University Graduate School of Education Dean Schwartz here: https://lnkd.in/gKDzgCb2 Stanford Accelerator for Learning 🚀 Thank you to my amazing colleagues, Victor Lee, Catherine Chase, Kristen Blair, Josh Weiss, Reuben Thiessen, Nereyda S., Nancy Waymack, Chris Agnew, and Isabel Sacks.

📢 Student Voices at IAU 2024! Ann Gvritishvili, Steering Committee member of the Global Student Forum, shared critical insights at the IAU 2024 International Conference in Tokyo (Nov 22-24). 🎙️ Speaking on "Universities and the Interplay between Human Intelligence and Generative AI," Ann highlighted: ✅ The importance of ethical AI integration. ✅ Inclusivity and academic integrity in higher education. ✅ Preparing students to engage critically with AI. Ann emphasized the role of universities in ensuring AI complements, not replaces, people. 🌐

🚀 Excited to share a milestone in my academic journey! I am thrilled to announce that I have achieved both an h-index and an i10-index of 10, with all papers as the first author and very low self-citations, despite being away from academia since 2014 and relatively small research community in the field of my PhD topic. This accomplishment reflects the impact and recognition of my research within the community of thermal face recognition and AI. 🌟 📈 **h-index:** 10 📈 **i10-index:** 10 I have been working in the domain of face recognition and AI since 2007, and some of my notable contributions include: - AAAI Oral Presentation (one of the top conferences in the field of AI) - Publications in IJCAI (another flagship conference in the AI domain) - Publications in the Pattern Recognition Journal - Pioneering work in Thermal Face Recognition, which gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic - Gathering the largest thermal face database at the time, spanning over four years - Featured in a TV documentary on "Le Code Chastenay, Émission 143, Télé-Québec" I am deeply grateful for the support and collaboration of my colleagues, mentors, and the broader research community. This achievement motivates me to continue contributing valuable insights and innovations to the field of AI in the industry. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge together! 💡 #Research #AcademicAchievement #Scholarship #ResearchImpact #ProudMoment #AAAI #IJCAI #PatternRecognition #ThermalFaceRecognition #LeCodeChastenay #AI

Being part of ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems is among the most formative experiences in my life. If you are interested in a #PhD in #AI, you should apply! A sneak peak of the things I learned from the ELLIS community is on my blog: https://lnkd.in/d2zXgtmT

In my undergraduate thesis, I analyzed 700+ AI use cases in U.S. federal departments to see if they aligned with democratic principles. A significant finding was that only 9.5% of the U.S. departments' use cases were quantifiably democratic. This statistic underscores the concerning lack of democratic principles in the implementation of AI across most federal departments. However, quantitative analysis fails to convey the actual risks associated with current use culture. This is a critical national security issue, and I believe it's important to share this research publicly. So, I used generative AI to summarize my research! I will post the full report separately. I'm seeking funding opportunities for graduate school, so if you know of any scholarships, fellowships, or grants that align with this work, please connect with me! Thank you Carina Bandhauer for your endless support on this thesis, and thank you Anna Malavisi for bringing me into the world of technology and human rights! This research would not have been on my radar if I had not attended OCHR at Oxford University. *this post was edited using the generative AI system, Gemini. Oxford Consortium for Human Rights Western Connecticut State University WCSU Foundation #nationalsecurity #graduateschool #fundingopportunities #AIGovernance #EthicsinAI