Events and Opportunities

[DAVIS AI and CATS] Fall 2026 FIT Fellowship (Apply by 08/07/2026)

We invite faculty and instructors of all disciplines to apply for the Fall 2026 Faculty Instructional Technology (FIT) Fellowship: Learning-Centered AI Exploration for Teaching. Sponsored by the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the Academic Technology Services team, this one-semester program offers a collaborative space to explore practical, pedagogy-driven applications of AI in your teaching.

This cohort will focus on learning-centered exploration in three core areas:

• Assessment: Reimagining evaluation in the age of generative AI.

• Engagement: Active participation and interactive learning.

• Accessibility: Building more inclusive learning environments.

Program Highlights & Support

Fellows will receive $500 stipends funded by DavisAI upon project completion, alongside structured support:

• Practical Guidance: Access to tools like Gemini, NotebookLM, Workspace Studio, and more.

• Peer & Technical Support: Monthly cohort meetings, individual consultations with the DavisAI and ATS teams, bi-weekly resource updates, and class visits.

• Outcomes: Develop a refined teaching artifact and share it with the campus community at the end of the semester (see previous cohorts’ projects).

Ready to Learn More?

• Before You Apply: Candidates are welcome to reach out to davisai@colby.edu to discuss ideas and project workflows prior to submitting.

• Apply Here: Read the full fellowship description and submit theApplication Form.

• Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 (Decisions will be shared by August 11).

[DavisAI]  New Fall 2026 Course (AI297 - Artificial Intelligence Lab Course)

This coming Fall 2026, the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence will offer AI297 - Artificial Intelligence Lab Course.

This collaborative research laboratory invites students from all four academic divisions to engage in development that leads the AI transformation from a liberal arts perspective. Participants will gain hands-on experience with generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to tackle real-world pedagogical and research challenges. Students will investigate these challenges, develop a project, and produce a final presentation demonstrating both the potential and ethical responsibility of human-centered AI.

A select few slots are available, and the instructors David Watts (Director of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence) and Vijayanta Jain (DavisAI Postdoctoral Associate) will directly admit students.

To be considered for the course, students must complete the application found HERE.

This application must be completed to be considered.

Contact: Leslie Lima at davisai@colby.edu

[DavisAI] Student Research Assistants 2026-2027

The Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence (DavisAI) is looking for motivated student researchers to join our interdisciplinary team. We want students from all academic disciplines to help us bridge the gap between technical expertise and real-world innovation.

Applications received by Tuesday, May 12th will be given equal consideration. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct research or build projects tailored to your own interests.

• Engage the Colby community and beyond in vital discussions about AI.

• Enable engagement with DavisAI external partnerships (locally, nationally, and/or internationally)

• Explore diverse topics like:

  • Deep Learning, NLP, and Computer Vision.

  • User experience and survey instruments.

  • Writing opinion pieces on the impact of AI on education and society.

The Details:

• Pay: $15.60 per hour.

• Commitment: 5–6 hours per week during the academic year.

• Who: Open to all years—no prior coding experience required!

APPLY NOW

Contact: Leslie Lima at davisai@colby.edu

[DavisAI] Partner with DavisAI to Bring Expert Speakers to Campus

The Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence (DavisAI) is pleased to offer a new opportunity to enhance our campus conversation around the evolving role of AI across all disciplines.

We are offering funding for speaker stipends and expenses for experts you recommend from your fields of interest who have engaged meaningfully with AI. Whether through evening talks, classroom visits, or specialized student-faculty engagements, we want to support the presence of experts who matter to you.

If your speaker is selected, the DavisAI Institute will provide financial support for these engagements.

To submit your speaker suggestions, please complete our DavisAI Speaker Recommendation Form.

Contact: Leslie Lima at davisai@colby.edu