STUDENT WEBINARS
Welcome to our Student Webinars page, a dedicated space for curious minds aiming to learn more about the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) at Purdue Global and beyond. As a forward-thinking institution, we're thrilled to provide a platform where students can engage and learn about advancements in AI technology. The webinars contained on this page are designed to spark intellectual curiosity, foster collaborative learning, and provide insights into the real-world applications of AI. From beginner-friendly sessions exploring the basics of AI to advanced discussions led by distinguished experts in the field, you will find a broad spectrum of topics that cater to a diverse student audience. Engage with our academic community, ask questions, and broaden your understanding of AI. Your journey into the future of AI technology begins here!
Coursera > Artificial Intelligence
Coursera offers tailored artificial intelligence courses, curated from top institutions and industry leaders. Suitable for beginners or those with experience, these courses cater to personal, academic, and professional advancement.
This course offers the opportunity to learn new concepts from industry experts, gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool, and develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
This free, introductory microlearning course explores Generative AI, highlighting its applications and distinguishing it from traditional machine learning methods.
This free course offers an overview of advancements in artificial intelligence, alongside exploring the ethical challenges arising amidst the global development, implementation, and widespread use of AI.
This course aims to equip you with the understanding and utilization of AI, enabling you to enhance your organization's efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Through a practical approach, this course explores what it means to be creative in the 21st century, exposing the creative potential of AI and teaching you design methods to expand your creative capacity.
This course guides you to mastery of generative AI tools, including showcasing how to harness their emergent intelligence for daily productivity as well as providing insight into how they work.
Instats: Online Statistics Live and On-Demand Courses & Trainings
Instats is a digital platform crafted to bolster and elevate global research communities by offering advanced training and professional assistance, alongside open access to research networks, discussion forums, and job prospects. These resources cover a range of topics within AI and offer a platform for college students to learn from industry experts, thus gaining valuable insights into their fields.
Instats: Live Research Trainings
Using ChatGPT for Systematic Literature Reviews
Date: LIVE November 1st - 3rd
Description: This workshop aims to empower PhD students, professors, and professional researchers with the capabilities to utilize AI in conducting systematic literature reviews. Attendees will acquire a thorough grasp of AI and its relevance in academic research, master the use of tools like ChatGPT, OpenAI, Python, and HubMeta for systematic reviews, and formulate strategies to blend AI within their existing research methodologies. Upon concluding the seminar, participants will be awarded an official Instats certificate of completion along with 2 ECTS Equivalent points to acknowledge their enhanced skills and participation.
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Teaching Statistics with ChatGPT
Date: LIVE November 27th - 28th
Description: This two-day workshop addresses the AI revolution's impact on universities and statistics education, aiming to equip statistics educators with the skills to integrate ChatGPT into their teaching. Participants will engage with ChatGPT in classroom and assessment settings, and utilize it for preparing course materials. They'll gain insights into the capabilities and limitations of generative AI in teaching, and briefly discuss the broader institutional and ethical implications of employing AI in education.
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Using ChatGPT for Automated Grant Writing
Date: LIVE December 5th - 7th
Description: Discover the potential of AI-enhanced tools in this workshop, tailored for researchers and PhD students looking to elevate both the quality and volume of their academic grant writing efforts. Through hands-on exercises and interactive discussions, you will learn how to leverage the capabilities of ChatGPT throughout the entire academic grant writing journey, incorporating various elements such as the funder's grant application guidelines and insights from previously successful applications. Upon completion, attendees will receive an official Instats certificate, along with 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
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Machine Learning for Social and Health Sciences in R
Date: LIVE December 15th - 18th
Description: In this 4-day workshop titled 'Introduction to Machine Learning with R,' guided by Kevin Grimm from Arizona State University, PhD students, professors, and professional researchers will be empowered with the requisite skills to employ machine learning methodologies within their respective disciplines. Attendees will acquire an in-depth grasp of machine learning principles and techniques through practical application using R, enriching their capability to dissect intricate data, formulate precise forecasts, and network with fellow professionals in their domain.
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A Gentle Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Date: LIVE January 11th - 12th
Description: This workshop delivers an exhaustive exploration of AI, its practical applications, and its significance in academic research, supplemented with dialogues on ethical implications and forthcoming trends in AI. Tailored for PhD students, professors, and professional researchers, this workshop aims to broaden their understanding of AI's evolving landscape. Upon conclusion, attendees will be awarded an official Instats certificate of completion along with 2 ECTS equivalent points.
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Instats: On-Demand Seminars
Using ChatGPT for Automated Literature Reviews
Date: Self Paced and On-Demand
Description: Uncover the potential of AI-powered tools in this workshop aimed at aiding researchers in refining their literature review process, demonstrating how to leverage the functionalities of ChatGPT for performing thorough and efficient literature reviews across diverse research domains. Through engaging lectures, practical exercises, and discussions, participants will gain the requisite knowledge and skills to seamlessly incorporate ChatGPT into their research workflows. Upon completion, attendees will receive an official Instats certificate along with 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
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Statistical Machine Learning for Researchers
Date: Self Paced and On-Demand
Description: This workshop is crafted to equip researchers with the core principles of machine learning utilizing R. Attendees will unravel the crucial concepts that underpin the effectiveness of machine learning, fueling the contemporary surge in AI and deep learning advancements. Through practical exercises, participants will acquire hands-on experience in deploying a range of adaptable and scalable statistical machine learning techniques to analyze datasets and construct robust predictive models. Upon conclusion, an official Instats certificate of completion will be provided, accompanied by 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
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Using ChatGPT for Efficient Data Analysis with R
Date: Self Paced and On-Demand
Description: This workshop offers a modern-day primer on Statistical Analysis utilizing R and ChatGPT. Attendees will discover how to leverage AI capabilities and engage effectively with ChatGPT to significantly ease the process of manipulating and analyzing data in R. Accelerate your R programming pace and enhance error detection efficiently. Upon seminar conclusion, an official Instats certificate of completion is awarded, alongside an accrual of 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
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Machine Learning and AI for Researchers in R
Date: Self Paced and On-Demand
Description: This seminar serves as an entryway to exploring Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence methodologies tailored for the social, economic, and health sciences through the use of R. Post introduction, the seminar will delve into the following techniques: (i) model choice and regularization encompassing Lasso, Ridge, Elastic-net, and subset-selection models; (ii) discriminant analysis paired with nearest-neighbor classification; and (iii) artificial neural network exploration. The course will present numerous illustrative examples employing real datasets within R. Upon seminar conclusion, participants are awarded an Instats certificate of completion and are granted 2 ECTS equivalent points.
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BrightTALK > Artificial Intelligence
With BrightTALK, explore an assortment of free discussions and videos on Artificial Intelligence, delivered by industry specialists.
In this talk, Jared Curtis, the Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Maximus, discusses his master’s thesis during his tenure at the University of Iowa. Here, he devised an all-encompassing strategy for embedding AI within organizational frameworks.
In this talk, the BrightTALK team will discuss how market leaders are employing AI in Research & Development and product creation across a spectrum of industries, including manufacturing and healthcare.
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