Greetings,
It’s hard to believe how much has happened since our last update, and I’m excited to share some important news and inspiring stories with you. From our recent community events to upcoming opportunities on the horizon, you’ll find that our team has been hard at work advancing our mission and creating meaningful experiences.
In this edition, you’ll learn about our new initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, promote innovative thinking, and recognize the outstanding achievements made possible by our dedicated supporters and staff. You’ll also get a glimpse of the exciting plans we have for the months ahead—plans that ensure we keep growing, adapting, and positively impacting our community.
Thank you for taking the time to stay informed and engaged.
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Mike Griffith, PhD
Executive Director - Strategic Digital Innovation | Information Technology
Director - Innovative Learning Center
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January Question of the Month
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A Roadmap to AI Utopia: Vision, Policy, and the Future of Work |
By Blaine Fisher, Ph.D., MS, MA, NRP, PG-Cert
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“It was a crisp autumn morning when I first imagined a world where a friendly AI assistant not only handled my tedious tasks but also inspired me to explore new horizons—where doctors, teachers, and even artists were no longer limited by scarcity. This wasn’t a distant dream; it was a glimpse into the future we are rapidly creating.” — Inspired by visionary accounts in Time and The Atlantic
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The Vision: Unlocking Human Potential
At the heart of the AI utopia is a vision of liberation and empowerment. Imagine a healthcare system where every individual has access to near-free, personalized medical care. Recent breakthroughs like DeepMind’s AlphaFold 2, which accurately predicts protein structures, hint at a future where AI-driven diagnostic tools and virtual doctors provide life-saving care on demand. In education, the dream is of every student having an adaptive AI tutor that customizes lessons to their unique learning style—bridging geographical, economic, and linguistic barriers so that quality education becomes a universal right rather than a privilege.
Economic models, too, are poised for transformation. With AI automating routine tasks and optimizing complex processes, productivity gains could push GDP growth from the current modest levels to new heights. Such efficiency might pave the way for a post-scarcity society, where Universal Basic Income (UBI) helps distribute the wealth generated by these technological leaps. In this future, human labor is no longer defined by the drudgery of routine tasks but is instead focused on creative, strategic, and interpersonal endeavors—the very activities that make us uniquely human.
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The promise of AI is enormous, yet the path to realizing this utopia is strewn with challenges. As we look toward a future where technology multiplies our capabilities, we must also grapple with the ethical, social, and economic dilemmas that arise. How do we ensure that AI remains a tool for collective empowerment rather than a force that exacerbates existing inequities? The answers lie in thoughtful policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.
Transforming Essential Sectors: Healthcare, Education, and Economic Innovation
Healthcare Reimagined
Consider a world where every patient benefits from personalized medicine. AI breakthroughs such as AlphaFold 2 have already redefined our understanding of biological structures, enabling rapid diagnostics and tailored treatments that were once the stuff of science fiction. Picture an AI system that seamlessly analyzes CT scans, genetic profiles, and clinical histories to diagnose conditions like cancer or heart disease in real time, drastically reducing errors and enabling early intervention. Such advancements not only lower healthcare costs but also ensure that even the most underserved populations have access to life-saving care. Moreover, by automating routine diagnostics, AI frees doctors to focus on complex cases and meaningful patient relationships, ushering in an era of compassionate, efficient care.
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| 9-5 AI: A Day in the Life of AI Productivity
Tuesday, February 18 | 1pm to 2:30pm | Hybrid
9-5 AI is 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.
AI for Research
Tuesday, March 20 | 1pm to 2:30pm | Hybrid
For details on upcoming W.A.V.E AI workshops visit, here.
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Enhance your Presence for Student (and your) Success Workshop Series
For the online instructor, developing presence within their online course can be a challenge, requiring creative ways of interacting with students and a lot of time. In this 30-minute workshop you will gain ideas for how to enhance your presence in your online course in meaningful and efficient ways.
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| From Social Media to Visual Essays: Adobe Express Video
Wednesday, February 19 | 1pm to 2pm | Zoom
Learn how to create and edit videos in Adobe Express. Users can learn how to make anything from a short social media video to a lengthy video essay. Learn how to harness Adobe stock, mix audio, and publish polished videos with ease.
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Create an Adobe Webpage: Mardi Gras Edition
Wednesday, February 26 | 1pm to 2pm | Hybrid
Take advantage of your subscription to Adobe by setting up a web page with some Mardi Gras flair. Do you want to showcase some great costuming, a family tradition, or a favorite recipe? An Adobe website is the perfect showcase for a topic such as Mardi Gras that has beautiful images and dynamic content that begs to be shared.
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Spring 2025 Teach Anywhere Office Hours
Mondays and Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm both online via ZOOM and you are welcome to visit us in-person [HTML Suite 300].
No appointments needed.
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SpeedGrader feature updates released in January 2025 enable faster load times and enhanced stability. Additional SpeedGrader updates include:
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- A streamlined interface for the Section drop-down menu;
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A clearer and more prominent No Submission alert;
- An improved interface for courses without content;
- The Submission Status is updated to a drop-down menu;
- Rubrics are automatically displayed in the traditional view;
- Media attachments and submission comments are moved and the delete icon is changed.
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The feature enhancements improve performance for a faster, smoother experience for instructors handling larger courses or complex assignments. The upgraded backend technology improves SpeedGrader's ability to manage high-demand tasks more efficiently and reliably.
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Imagetwin is AI-based software that scans life sciences images to identify potential duplications and/or manipulations. Researchers can upload documents or images to Imagetwin’s online platform, which scans and compares the upload to images within the uploaded document and to Imagetwin’s database of more than 75 million scientific images from previous publications.
To request an account, Tulane Faculty Researchers should complete this Frevvo form: Imagetwin Access Request
To learn more about Imagetwin, visit its website https://imagetwin.ai/
For more information, contact the Tulane Research Compliance & Research Integrity Office at imagetwin@tulane.edu or 504.988.1147.
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Kate joined the ILC in 2018, and has recently left the ILC team on a new career journey beyond Tulane.
Kate's expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and instructional design equipped her to effectively create, facilitate, and manage training programs for the broad university audience. Kate regularly consulted with faculty to design and support new ways to incorporate tools and workflows for classroom delivery. Kate also tested new tools for effectiveness within Tulane's digital ecosystem and partners with colleagues to facilitate the expansion of newly acquired applications.
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