Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
We encourage proposals that focus on delivering engaging and interactive 45-minute sessions designed to impart a specific activity or skill that attendees can utilize immediately following the session.
Tracks
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Faculty: Presentations on AI research, integration of AI in curriculum, AI ethics in academia, and innovative AI tools for teaching and research.
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Staff: Demonstrations of AI applications for administrative tasks, data analysis, student support services, and enhancing institutional efficiency.
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Students: Showcases of AI projects, explorations of AI concepts, discussions on the societal impact of AI, and introductory workshops on AI tools and techniques.
Possible Session Topics (not exhaustive):
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Using AI tools for literature review and research.
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Automating tasks with basic Python and AI libraries.
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Understanding the fundamentals of machine learning.
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Exploring ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.
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Leveraging AI for data visualization and analysis.
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Creating AI-powered art or music.
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Implementing AI chatbots for communication.
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Analyzing the impact of AI on specific disciplines.
Proposal Guidelines
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
Submit your proposals via email with the subject line "AI Symposium 2025 Proposal" to baileyk@apsu.edu.
Please include the following in your proposal (maximum 300 words):
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Title of Session:
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Presenter(s): (Name, Affiliation, Email)
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Track: (Faculty, Staff, or Student)
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Session Description: A brief overview of the session content.
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Learning Outcome: Clearly state the specific activity or skill attendees will be able to perform after the session.
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Intended Audience: (e.g., beginners, those with some technical background, specific disciplines)
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Technical Requirements: (if any)
We look forward to your innovative and engaging proposals that will make this symposium a valuable learning experience for our campus community.
For any questions, please contact: Dr. Kathrine Bailey, Director for Strategic Initiatives at baileyk@apsu.edu or via phone at 931-221-7989