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Discover how AI can help you reimagine your work and spark change—one insight at a time.

Think Series // AI: Ignite Resilience - Fall Semester 2026

Think Series // AI is a five-session innovation lab for faculty and staff ready to reimagine what’s possible, explore their work with an entrepreneurial lens, and bring bold ideas to life—with AI tools as catalysts for insight, creativity, and innovation.

Coordniators:  Trish Oxford - Faculty, Marketing and Supply Chain Management
                           Derek Eggers - Educational Development Specialist, CETLSS

This hybrid experience blends hands-on AI experimentation, independent reflection, and creative problem-solving to help participants:

Pinpoint a real challenge in your work, research, and business innovation. Share your learning in a fast-paced, five-minute Ignite Talk that moves others to action

What You’ll Gain:

  • Practical AI skills and confidence using cutting-edge tools
  • Actionable strategies you can apply immediately
  • A values-driven vision for meaningful impact in higher education

Who Should Apply?  We’re looking for faculty and staff who are:

  • Curious about AI’s role in their work, research, or teaching
  • Ready to rethink systems or practices
  • Committed to leading change—however small—from where they are

The series culminates in an Ignite Talk event, Ignite Resilience: AI + Humans = Possibilities,  that inspires your peers and amplifies your vision.

Reflection. Innovation. Resilience. Action.

Join Think Series // AI and lead the change—one insight, one tool, one ripple at a time

Acceptance Process:  Upon receipt of a sufficient number of interest forms we will assemble a team based on complimentary interests and meeting time availability.  We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all who express interest, but will do our best to find the right mix this initial go-around and hope to offer future experiences based on what we learn.

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Faculty Applicant Name *
Department: *
Title (Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, etc): *

What’s one challenge or curiosity in your work you’re eager to explore that might be expedited with AI tools?

In 2–3 sentences, tell us why it matters—and how it might connect to larger systems or stakeholders. *
Are you able to meet in-person, regularly (bi-weekly) from  the week of Sep 7 - through the week of Oct 26?
What days / times below are possible for you to meet?  
Can you attend the optional Ignite Talk event on Wednesday, 11/11 at 5:30 PM (night before The Entrepreneurial Summit) and dinner with speakers after ?
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