WVU AI Discussion Group
Monthly Talks, Open Conversations, Collaborative Projects
Why This Group Exists
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.
Join Us!
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.
Why You Should Join
Benefit | What You Gain |
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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. |
Scheduled Talks
Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
We meet on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 AM (ET), except December.
Next Talk
- Topic: AI Tutoring Tools and What They Mean for Learning
- Speaker: Prof. Prashnna Gwali
- When: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM (ET)
- Where: Zoom
Upcoming Schedule
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September 26, 2025
Prof Jason Gulya, Berkeley College -
October 31, 2025
Prof. Peter Stone, University of Texas Austin -
November 21, 2025
Prof. Lily Xu, Columbia University -
January 30, 2026
Prof. David Mebane, West Virginia University -
February 27, 2026
Prof. Scott P. Simkins, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University -
March 27, 2026
Prof. Rob Cunningham, University of Pittsburgh -
April 24, 2026
Prof. Dana Calacci, Penn State University
Newsletter Archive
Read our past AI newsletters—packed with WVU updates, educational AI news, and research roundups:
- Issue #4 - September 2025
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Issue #3 – September 2025
AI tutoring, long‑context models, and WVU highlights -
Issue #2 – August 2025
Generative image editing, DINOv3, and open-source AI shifts -
Issue #1 – July 2025
Responsible AI in education and agentic AI workflows
Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe by emailing alromero@mail.wvu.edu to receive future issues directly.
Contact
Questions, speaker ideas, or collaboration suggestions? Reach out to Prof. Aldo Romero, Director of Research Computing.