Events
Tech Week Grand Rapids
WMU Grand Rapids is delighted to collaborate with The Right Place to host a speaker series on Artificial Intelligence as a part of , a participant-driven 鈥渦nconference鈥 of events, discussions, demos, and showcases that are led by those who live and work in our community. As the proud organizer of Tech Week Grand Rapids, The Right Place works alongside other community leaders to discover ways to establish Greater Grand Rapids as a leading destination for technology and innovation. WMU's four panel discussions feature WMU faculty and colleagues who will present their recent work around AI; all events will be hosted in the AMP Lab @ WMU at 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids.
Art Prize
WMU Grand Rapids is delighted to serve as an official venue for the highly-anticipated . From September 13 to 28, we鈥檒l proudly showcase the creations of WMU鈥檚 faculty artists and fine arts students in the AMP Lab @ WMU, including five 鈥渘ew media鈥 entries made by our Kinetic Imaging students as well as a live, one-time collaborative performance piece featuring College of Fine Arts instructors Kevin Abbott, Jacklyn Brickman, and Kelsey Paschich. We hope to see you during Art Prize as we celebrate the creativity of our fellow Broncos.
Upcoming Events
Opportunities, Challenges, and the Impact of AI on Organizational and Community Learning
Wednesday, September 18 at 3 p.m.
Join WMUx for a panel discussion on the use of AI in learning design across organizational settings. Representatives from higher education, corporate HR, and the non-profit sector will share their approaches and insights on the use of AI in the creation of training materials and learning experiences in their respective fields.
Moderator:
- Wendy Swalla,
Instructional Design Senior, WMUx
Panelists:
- Jennifer Heymoss,
Director of Consulting Practice, Frontline Solutions - Katrina Davidson,
Manager Instructional Design, Talent Management, Stryker - Megan Hess,
Instructional Design Senior, WMUx - Cara Junghans,
Instructional Design Senior, WMUx
Cultivating AI Readiness: Collaborative Strategies for Grand Rapids' Future Workforce
Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion that explores how Grand Rapids can lead the charge in preparing its workforce for the AI revolution. In our uniquely collaborative business environment, where industry, education, and workforce development professionals work hand-in-hand, we have an unprecedented opportunity to shape a prosperous, AI-ready future.
Our distinguished panel of local leaders and experts will delve into:
Fostering AI Readiness Mindsets: Discover strategies to cultivate openness to AI at both individual and organizational levels, overcoming barriers to adoption and innovation.
Strategic Upskilling and Reskilling: Explore innovative approaches to workforce development, including job redesign and personalized learning pathways that align with evolving industry needs.
Future Job Landscape: Gain insights into predictive modeling for future jobs and skills, helping businesses and individuals prepare for emerging opportunities.
Collaborative Economic Growth Learn: How Grand Rapids' integrated business scene can leverage partnerships between industry, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to drive AI-powered economic prosperity.
Whether you're a business leader, educator, workforce development professional, or an individual looking to thrive in the AI era, this panel will equip you with actionable insights to contribute to and benefit from Grand Rapids' AI-ready future.
Join us in shaping a collaborative vision for our city's technological advancement and economic success. Together, we'll explore how Grand Rapids can become a model for AI readiness and inclusive growth in the digital age.
Moderator:
- Tova Sanders,
Associate Professor of Organizational Change Leadership, WMU
AI in Action: Real-World Applications from WMU Faculty
Friday, September 20 at 11 a.m.
From revolutionizing speech recognition for inclusivity to shaping the future of user prompting and facilitating teamwork, join three WMU expert researchers as they discuss AI's real-world applications and societal impacts, as well as AI's potential to reshape our daily lives and professional landscapes.
Moderator:
- Dr. Gwen Tarbox,
Director of Office of Faculty Development, WMU
Panelists:
- Dr. Brian Gogan,
Professor of English, WMU - Hope Gerlach-Houck,
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, WMU - Enas Aref,
AI Graduate Fellow, WMU
Collaborative Creation: Humans and AI in the Creative Process
Friday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m.
This panel discussion explores the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Attendees can expect insights into how AI and digital technologies are transforming creative processes across disciplines at WMU, opening new possibilities for artistic innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty from the 六合彩开奖数据 Michigan University College of Fine Arts will engage in conversation around how they have turned toward AI, rather than away from, in creative endeavors, and how AI can be used as a collaborative tool to enhance the creative process.
Moderator:
- Jacklyn Brickman,
Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Kinetic Imaging, WMU
Panelists:
- Eric Souther,
Assistant Professor of Kinetic Imaging, WMU - Dustin Altschul,
Faculty Specialist of Design Practice, WMU - Kevin Abbott,
Director of VITALS Lab, WMU - Kelsey Paschich,
Assistant Professor of Innovation in Dance, WMU
AMP Lab Family Open House
This free event, held on Saturday, April 6, was geared towards families with kids ages 5 through 12 and allowed attendees to discover, explore, and engage in a variety of STEM activities. If you missed this journey into the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, please visit our links to explore additional resources and opportunities available through WMU and our event partners.
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