This course equips public health researchers with the knowledge and practical skills to leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for effective and open research dissemination. The course begins by establishing an understanding of AI's role in academic research, exploring its potential to streamline communication and broaden impact. Participants are introduced to some currently available AI-powered tools. Case studies are used to illustrate real-world applications of these tools in public health research dissemination. Participants will learn how to use a decision-making tool to select and implement AI resources tailored to their specific research and dissemination goals. By the end of this course, participants will be able to confidently integrate AI into their dissemination workflows, enhancing the reach and influence of their research.
AI-powered tools can help public health researchers:
Reach a wider audience, including policymakers and practitioners.
Translate complex research into understandable and usable language.
Remain relevant in an ever-changing landscape.
Combat misinformation by disseminating accurate information more rapidly.
The overall goal of this course is to equip public health researchers with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively use AI-powered tools for open research dissemination, thereby increasing the reach and impact of their work. Specifically, this course aims to:
Give participants a foundational understanding of AI’s role in disseminating scholarship.
Introduce participants to current AI-powered tools that can be used to enhance dissemination efforts.
Provide case studies for participants to practice selecting AI-powered tools for scholarship dissemination.
Share a decision-making tool to help participants select their own methods for making their research available to various audiences.