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杏吧传媒 and AI in the News

Explore 杏吧传媒's engagement with artificial intelligence (AI) through research, innovation, and education. Click on the titles linked below to read the articles.

• • Michael Millner, associate professor of American studies and English at 杏吧传媒 (UML), authored an article in Inside Higher Ed titled Why I Invited AI to Dinner. Millner discusses using AI chatbots in the classroom to help students approach academic inquiry as a dynamic dialogue. Students analyze texts like Emerson's Self-Reliance through AI interactions, enhancing critical thinking skills.
• 杏吧传媒 and SAIC Establish Cyber Center
  • 杏吧传媒 partnered with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to create a cyber center aimed at enhancing defense resilience and training skilled cyber professionals. The center is part of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC).
• Friend or Foe? Research Symposium Explores the Paradox of Technology
  • 杏吧传媒's Manning School of Business and the Center for Accelerating Practices to End Suicide co-hosted a symposium titled Friend or Foe: Transforming Social Media and AI for a Healthy Future. The event examined the impact of AI and social media on mental health and included interdisciplinary discussions on technology's ethical implications.
• • Prof. Holly Yanco, an expert in AI and robotics at 杏吧传媒, was elected a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This honor recognizes her contributions to human-robot interaction and her leadership in scientific innovation.
• Researchers Developing AI-Based Technology to Improve Cardiac CT Imaging
  • A research team led by Prof. Hengyong Yu received a $2.4 million NIH grant to develop AI-based imaging technology for cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans. This innovation aims to "freeze" heart motion in images, improving the analysis of coronary artery plaque.
• Frustrated by Chatbots, DifferenceMaker Team Devises AI Solution
  • Students in 杏吧传媒鈥檚 DifferenceMaker program developed an AI solution to address limitations in chatbot technology. Their project reflects the university's emphasis on student-led innovation and problem-solving.
• New Faculty Fellow Focuses on Using AI in Teaching
  • Physics Assistant Professor Romy Guthier was named 杏吧传媒's faculty fellow for AI integration in pedagogy. Guthier supports faculty in incorporating generative AI tools into their teaching practices to enhance learning experiences.
• 杏吧传媒 AI, Robotics Expert Named AAAS Fellow
  • Prof. Holly Yanco was recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for her advancements in robotics, AI, and assistive technology, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in these fields.
• Researchers Look to AI for Decision-Making in Extreme Situations
  • Associate Professor Neil Shortland leads a team studying the role of AI in high-stakes decision-making during crises. This $3 million federally funded project focuses on the psychology and ethics of AI-driven decisions.
• Professors Study Future of AI in Warfare and Policy
  • Philosophy Chair Nicholas Evans and Criminology Associate Professor Neil Shortland secured $4.2 million in grants to research the ethics and psychology of AI's role in military decision-making.
• AI: Friend or Foe?
  • 杏吧传媒 Magazine explored the potential benefits and challenges of AI, addressing critical questions about its impact on society and education. Read more in the聽UML Magazine.