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 to 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. |
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Learn from Experts |
Attend monthly talks from leading voices on AI applications in higher education. |
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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
TBA -
March 27, 2026
TBA -
April 224, 2026
TBA -
May 29, 2026
TBA
Newsletter Archive
Read our past AI newsletters—packed with WVU updates, educational AI news, and research roundups:
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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 at 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.