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WVU AI Discussion Group

WVU AI Discussion Group

Monthly Talks, Open Conversations, Collaborative Projects

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it’s transforming how we research, teach, and behave. The AI Discussion Group offers a space for students, faculty, and staff to:

  • Learn from invited speakers and from each other.
  • Discuss how AI affects academic integrity, pedagogy, and research.
  • Collaborate on projects that help position WVU as a leader in AI-informed education.

We’re currently coordinating via a simple mailing list. To get involved:

Email Prof. Aldo Romero to be added to the group. This effort is supported by the High Performance Computing team of the WVU Research Office.

Prefer a calendar invite version? Just ask—we’ll send you a recurring Zoom invite.

Benefit What You Gain

Stay Current

Keep up with AI developments that impact research, teaching, and campus policy.

Learn from Experts

Attend monthly talks from leading voices on AI applications in higher education.

Shape the Future

Share your perspective—whether optimistic, critical, or curious—and help drive WVU’s AI strategy forward.

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026

We meet on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 AM (ET), except December.

Next Talk

Speaker

January Speaker: Prof. Robert K. Cunningham Pittsburgh University

Prof. Cunningham is the Vice Chancellor for Research Infrastructure at the University of Pittsburgh, and responsible for the strategic leadership of the University's research infrastructure and directs special initiatives. He focuses on the effective operation, financial stability and future growth opportunities of Pitt research platforms. Cunningham has broad experience across STEM, cyber science, physical science and neuroscience, as well as leading enterprise-scale teams of faculty and staff. His research has explored machine learning, digital image processing, computer intrusion detection, systems security and privacy, and software engineering, with applications to satellites and constellations. Cunningham has patented technology, presented and published widely, and chaired the IEEE Cybersecurity Initiative.

Title

Pitt AI Activities: Rethinking Education, Operations, and Research

Abstract

Recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) breakthroughs have the potential to enable substantial changes to higher education, operations, and research. The university of Pittsburgh has been actively wrestling with the challenges and opportunities offered by AI. This presentation will highlight some of those activities, focusing on those activities that are working well.

Upcoming Schedule

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Questions, speaker ideas, or collaboration suggestions? Reach out to Prof. Aldo Romero, Director of Research Computing.