AI 101: Understanding the Fundamentals

AI is everywhere these days, but knowing how to integrate these resources into your research process can be overwhelming. Join Mê-Linh Lê and Justin Fuhr for this introductory session where you will learn the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence, evaluate various AI tools and their outputs, design effective prompts, and explore how genAI tools can enhance your research toolkit.

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AI Detectives: Unraveling the Mysteries of Artificial Intelligence and Research

Join us for an exciting and interactive three-part workshop series where you'll dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help solve a mystery! This series is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of AI, enhance your research and literature searching skills, and explore the ethical implications of AI in academia. Each session stands alone but also contains clues that will help you solve the final mystery. Attend all three sessions for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

Session 1: AI 101: Understanding the Fundamentals - Kick off the series by exploring the basics of AI. Learn about key concepts, how AI works, and its applications in various fields, including library research. During this session, you'll uncover the first clue in the AI mystery, setting the stage for the adventure ahead.

Session 2: Leveraging AI for Effective Literature Reviews - In the second session, discover how AI can revolutionize your literature review process. We'll demonstrate AI tools that can help you find and analyze academic sources more efficiently. As you enhance your research skills, you'll also find another crucial clue that brings you closer to solving the AI mystery.

Session 3: Navigating Ethics and Privacy in AI - Conclude the series by delving into the ethical and privacy considerations of using AI in research. Learn about the biases inherent in AI tools and how to mitigate them, ensuring your research maintains the highest standards of integrity. The final clue will be revealed, helping you piece together the final clue in the AI mystery.  

Why Attend?

• Engaging Content: Each session is packed with valuable information and practical demonstrations.
• Interactive Mystery: Solve the AI mystery by collecting clues from each session.
• Prizes: Attend all three sessions for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your AI knowledge, improve your research skills, and have fun solving a mystery. Register now and be part of the AI adventure! For more information check out: libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/AIforResearch

In this workshop participants will:

• Describe how AI tools work and can be applied to the research process.
• Critically evaluate tools and their outputs.
• Construct effective prompts to aid in the library research process.

Presenters:
Mê-Linh Lê, Health Sciences Librarian
Justin Fuhr, Science Liaison Librarian