UAF Google Gemini Workshop
May 14, 2024
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Leveraging AI to Accelerate R1 Status
Leveraging AI to Accelerate R1 Status
Explore how Google AI tools and resources that can help UAF achieve R1 status faster, with a focus on streamlining administrative processes, accelerating PhD student graduation rates, and enhancing research capabilities.
What is Gemini
What is Gemini
Developed by Google AI, Gemini is a cutting-edge large language model (LLM) specifically designed for seamless dialogue and collaborative tasks. It goes beyond traditional LLMs by incorporating:
Multimodal interactions: Gemini can process and understand information not just from text, but also from images, videos, and other formats. This allows for richer and more nuanced interactions.
Vast context window: The latest 1.5 Pro version of Gemini boasts a 1 million token window. This means it can consider a significantly larger amount of prior information during conversations, leading to more coherent and contextually relevant responses.
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
- Gain knowledge about how Google Gemini can enhance your work
- Network with experts to share your use cases
- Explore what coordination is needed to help meet longer term goals like UAF's R1 status
Attend either in person or online, please pre-register to attend in person and provide feedback for content.
Draft Agenda
Draft Agenda
May 14 Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM):
9:00 - 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions
Brief overview of the workshop goals and agenda.
Introductions from UAF leadership and Google representatives.
9:30 - 10:00 AM: UAF R1 Vision and Challenges
Presentation by UAF leadership on the importance of achieving R1 status and the key challenges faced.
Discussion on how AI can potentially address these challenges.
10:00 - 10:15 AM: Break
10:15 - 11:30 AM: AI for Administrative Efficiency (Leadership & Administrative Staff)
Presentation by Google on their AI tools and resources relevant to UAF's needs.
Focus on solutions for administrative efficiency, research support, and social science PhD acceleration.
IT coordination
Deep dive into Google AI tools for streamlining grants management, workload projections, and business processes.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel Discussion: AI Opportunities for UAF
Lunch Break (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
May 14 Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM):
1:00 - 2:00 PM: AI for Teaching and Social Science Research (Beginner Researchers)
Introduction to AI concepts and tools for teaching and social science research, including text analysis and concept analysis.
Google Cloud for Research Programs - how to get started.
2:00 - 3:00 PM: AI for Image Processing and Geospatial Data (Advanced Researchers)
Explore advanced AI applications for image analysis, environmental data analysis, including Google Earth Engine and working with multimodal data
3:00 - 3:15 PM: Break
3:15 - 4:15 PM: Building Trust and Collaboration with Communities (Trusted Community Members)
Discuss how AI can be used ethically and responsibly in research collaborations with communities.
4:15 - 5:00 PM: AI Infrastructure and Security (IT Staff)
Address data storage needs, security considerations, and best practices for implementing AI solutions.
Workshop Location
Workshop Location
UAF Wood Center Ballroom
Coffee and lunch are available on site for purchase
For More Information
For More Information
Contact Erin Trochim <edtrochim@alaska.edu>
This activity is organized by the University of Alaska Faculty Senate Information Technology Committee.
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