Across campus, the university is highlighting best practices for effectively using AI and demonstrating how AI supports the university’s mission. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in events that expand their understanding of AI and develop their skills.

Upcoming events

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Public Talk on AI-driven Science

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Public Talk on AI-driven Science
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Artificial Intelligence Lightning Talks

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Join AI Lightning Talks to hear short, engaging presentations from members of the University of Iowa community about practical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence. These sessions provide an opportunity to learn about emerging AI trends, exchange ideas across campus, and discover new ways AI is being applied in teaching, research, and operations.
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2026 Prospective Student Visit Day and Graduate Research Symposium

Friday, November 13, 2026 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
The Computer Science (CS) department welcomes prospective students interested in our graduate programs to our annual Prospective Student Visit Day and Graduate Research Symposium
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What Your Students Wish You Knew About AI

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Members of the Student Instructional Technology Assistant (SITA) team will cover their favorite AI tools, how they use AI in and out of class, and what concerns students have about AI.
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AI Lightning Talks

These monthly events feature three- to five-minute talks covering AI trends, tools, best practices, and practical uses of AI.

AI and Society Panel Series

The university will bring together perspectives from across campus and beyond to examine the opportunities and challenges of AI.