AI Faculty Fellow Events

Explore the future of AI in education with San Jos矇 State's AI Faculty Fellows. They are hosting a series of workshops and events designed to show students and faculty ethical, practical, and innovative ways to use AI. Join us to gain new skills, see real world 91勛圖 examples, and connect with the community shaping AI for teaching and learning.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 2, 2025 - OneSearch Research Assistant (Workshop)

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:001:00 p.m. PT, DiNapoli Honors Commons (DHC), University Library (In-Person)
Host: University Library, Sharesly Rodriguez (AI Librarian)
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Learn about the newly enabled AI Research Assistant in OneSearch; get strategies for getting started, see how the tool supports searching, and discuss benefits and limitations.
Please register .
Check out the .

Thu, Oct 9, 2025 AI and Assistive Technology: How it can help or harm (Workshop)

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:001:00 p.m. PT, Sweeney Hall 449 (In-Person)
Host: College of Education, Lara Ervin-Kassab
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Hands-on session to integrate AI with accessibility and belonging; explore tools for diverse learners, apply UDL principles, examine privacy/bias/environmental impacts, and design equitable learning experiences.
Check out the .
Additional details coming soon.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - Your First Data Visualization in Python: ChatGPT Drafts it, You Perfect it (Workshop)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:002:00 p.m. PT, Zoom (Online)
Host: College of Science, Gianmarc Grazioli (Chemistry)
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Beginner-friendly session using ChatGPT to generate plotting code and refining it in Google Colab; first half with provided datasets, second half supports participants own datasets.
Please register .
Please the zoom event.

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 - AI Literacy: Just the Basics (Workshop)

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:001:00 p.m. PT, DiNapoli Honors Commons (DHC), University Library (In-Person)
Host: University Library, Sharesly Rodriguez
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

A beginner-friendly introduction to everyday AI in plain language, key terms, and practical tips for thoughtful, responsible use.
Check out the .

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - AI in the Classroom (Panel)

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:0011:15 a.m. PT, MLK 225 (Hybrid)
Host: College of Social Sciences, Priya Raman (Communication Studies)
Format: Panel
Open to other colleges: Yes

Student and faculty voices on the use of AI in the classroom challenges and opportunities.

Please RSVP here for this event.

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - Vibe Coding with AI (Workshop)

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:001:00 p.m. PT, Zoom (Online)
Host: CIDS, Souvick Ghosh (School of Information)
Format: Workshop (Tentative)
Open to other colleges: Yes

Introduces vibe coding, an intent-first, AI-assisted way to create software and content by describing the audience, feel, and constraints in natural language, then iterating with feedback while maintaining human judgment.

:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/87386155941?pwd=pLayXAznlhvqEN4ZU6QBuPp5AqcoMw.1

Password: 501679

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 - Fighting Zombies with Zombies : Spooky Scary Experiments with Generative AI in H&A Courses (75-min Workshop + Discussion)

Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:0011:45am PT, DHC (Hybrid)
Hosted by Jason Aleksander, Professor of Philosophy and       Humanities and Arts AI Faculty Fellow
Format: 75-minute workshop with 57 minute presentations     followed by group discussion
Location: Digital Humanities Center (MLK Library, 4th Floor) and via Zoom
Open to other colleges: Yes, (only if attendees wear costumes)

 

Presentation and discussion of concrete AI assignments; share ideas and get feedback; some presentations are assignment-focused, others address broader problem-solving.

Join us for a lively, hands-on workshop exploring creative and critical uses of generative AI in teaching and learning.

Well feature short trick-or-treat presentations (57 minutes), collaborative brainstorming, and experiments with classroom applications of generative AI tools. Costumes optional; curiosity required.

no later than 6pm on Friday October 24

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 - Prompt Engineering Basics (Workshop)

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:001:00 p.m. PT, DiNapoli Honors Commons (DHC), University Library (In-Person)
Host: University Library, Sharesly Rodriguez
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Practical techniques to guide AI tools effectively; common use cases.
Check out the .

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - Integrating Generative AI into Curriculum Design & Project Workflows (Workshop)

 Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. PT, Zoom (Online)
Host: Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, Mark Ammar Rayes (Computer Engineering)
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Designed for 91勛圖 engineering faculty to explore and implement GenAI tools in curriculum and student project workflows, with hands-on demonstrations, discussion-based learning, and examples of academic and industry best practices.

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - AI for Learning Success: Basics of AI, Responsible Use & Campus Resources (Workshop)

Friday, November 14, 2025, 12:001:15 p.m. PT, Zoom (Online)
Host: Lucas College & Graduate School of Business, Mithila Guha (Marketing & Business Analytics)
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Student-focused training on how AI works, key terminology, hands-on exploration, responsible use strategies, and campus resources to navigate AI effectively and ethically.
Please register .
Please the zoom event.

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - How to Facilitate Responsible AI Use Among Our Students (Workshop)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:0011:00 a.m. PT, Zoom (Online)
Host: College of Health & Human Sciences, Ni Zhang (Public Health & Recreation)
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Quick review of AI Literacy Essentials (applications; responsible use; campus resources), plus a teaching-with-AI showcase and breakout discussions on syllabus AI policy language.
Please the zoom event.


Past Events

Thu, Sept 11, 2025 - Build Your Own AI Chatbot (Workshop)

Thursday, September 11, 2025, DiNapoli Honors Commons (DHC), University Library (In-Person)
Host: University Library, Sharesly Rodriguez
Format: Workshop
Open to other colleges: Yes

Two-hour workshop building a RAG chatbot using Streamlit, LlamaIndex, and Gemini.
Please register here