Tulane NVivo Users,

As part of our ongoing commitment to optimizing resources, we regret to inform you of significant changes regarding our license agreement with NVivo, Tulane's software solution for qualitative data analysis. The School of Liberal Arts has decided to conclude its sponsorship of the NVivo license due to declining usage and other considerations. Consequently, access to NVivo will terminate on September 1, 2025.

Remember these tips when inviting new people to use the classroom lectern for end of semester events and presentations.

Laptops can be connected to the classroom technology setup. Please note that when there are participants joining via Zoom, it is imperative to use the classroom PC to drive the meeting.  Connect the laptop via share.zoom.us.

If all participants are gathered in person, you can connect the laptop directly and use the projector and the microphones. 

To connect the laptop to the classroom equipment, use the HDMI cable that is provided.  If a different connection is needed, use one of the dongles paired with the HDMI cord.  (Note this becomes a 2 part connection.)  In this case, connect the HDMI cord to the dongle that fits with the laptop- each lectern is equipped with connectors for USB-C, Display port, Mini display port, and direct HDMI.

An electrical outlet should be close by, either via a wall outlet or a recessed cubby on the lectern. 

Guest wifi is available for non Tulane users.

W.A.V.E AI Series presented by Blaine Fisher, PhD

Tuesday(s) from 1pm to 2:30pm

Dive into the cutting-edge field of Decision Intelligence, where human intuition meets AI's analytical power. Learn practical strategies to navigate complex decisions, leverage AI's strengths, mitigate cognitive biases, and maintain human-centric judgment. Enhance your confidence in making data-driven choices with AI as your ally.

An essential guide for professionals and corporate leaders looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize their workday. Based on real-world examples and practical AI tools, this book goes far beyond the confines of an 8-hour workday, offering detailed insights into how AI can streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and drive efficiency across various sectors.

- Harnessing AI to streamline research article discovery (Scite.ai) and literature reviews (ChatGPT)
- AI-powered data analysis and visualization techniques for research insights (Bing Chat for PDFs, ChatGPT)
- Automating administrative tasks, such as scheduling, data entry, and documentation (ChatGPT)
- Exploring AI-driven plagiarism detection tools and academic integrity measures (Turnitin)

Author: Blaine Fisher, Ph.D., MS, MA, NRP, PG-Cert

The newsroom fell silent when the story broke. A prestigious science journal had just retracted a groundbreaking article about a new cancer treatment - not because the research was flawed, but because the article itself was partially generated by AI and riddled with fabricated studies and non-existent clinical trials. The journalist, a veteran with twenty years of experience, had turned to AI to help meet a tight deadline, trusting the tool to fill in technical details and research citations. The AI responded with eloquently written passages that seamlessly blended fact and fiction, creating a compelling but fundamentally flawed narrative. 

As the reporter faced questions from colleagues and readers alike, a harsh reality became clear: in the age of artificial intelligence, the ability to generate content couldn't be separated from the responsibility to verify it. The incident sent shockwaves through the journalism community and crystallized a crucial lesson about writing in the age of AI: powerful tools require equally powerful oversight.

"In the age of AI writing, the greatest danger isn't that machines will begin to think like humans, but that humans will begin to trust them without thinking."