The University of Texas at Dallas
Microsoft AI Day at the University of Texas at Dallas

Microsoft AI Day

Calling all faculty and staff! You are invited to join the Office of Information Technology and Microsoft experts as they dive into the significance of Generative AI (GenAI) and Copilot in Higher Education

 

Friday, August 9

11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SP2 Amistad Conference Room (SP2 12.216)

Why Should I Attend?

  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Gain insights into the largest AI trends and technologies that are shaping the future of education.
  • Enhance Your Skills: Learn practical skills and strategies to incorporate AI into your everyday work, curriculum and research.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Network with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Agenda

11:15 to 11:30 a.m. – Check-in and networking

11:30 a.m. to Noon – Salads and sandwiches lunch

Noon to 1 p.m. – Session 1: Demystifying AI: How Will It Impact Me?

  • Arnab Banerjee – Principal AI Cloud Architect, Microsoft

1 to 2 p.m. – Session 2: M365 Copilot Overview

  • Dr. Tisha Henderson – Senior Director, Modern Work, Microsoft
  • Seth Jewell – Senior Modern Work Specialist, Microsoft
  • Garrett Chandler – Senior Modern Work Specialist, Microsoft

2 to 3:30 p.m. – Prompt-A-Thon

  • A hands-on breakout session to learn and experiment with prompts for Microsoft Copilot. The participants will gather in small groups to explore prompt engineering.

3:30 to 4 p.m. – Q&A and networking