AI Foundations for Interdisciplinary Research: A Hands-On Workshop

This workshop is full. We are planning for a full Fall 2026.

Please RSVP if you are interesting in the fall workshop.

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Full attendance on both days is required.
(If you cannot attend but would still be interested in a future AI workshop please fill out the form below)

This workshop is designed for WSU faculty from all disciplines who are interested in developing or expanding their AI research toolkit. Led by EECS faculty Paola Pesantez and Parteek Kumar, the sessions will introduce foundational AI concepts through hands-on demos, guided exercises, and practical examples tailored for beginners.

No prior AI or programming experience is required.

Participants will also engage in a research mixer with EECS AI faculty, offering opportunities to discuss early project ideas, interdisciplinary applications, and potential collaboration pathways.

Topics Include:

• Getting started with Python
• Introductory machine learning
• Supervised and unsupervised learning
• Large Language Models, including Generative AI
• Hands-on demos and guided exercises
• Research mixer with EECS AI faculty

Workshop Benefits:

• Practical experience with core AI tools and workflows
• Exposure to interdisciplinary uses of AI
• Connections with EECS AI researchers for future collaborations

Participation is limited to 20 faculty members and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with coffee and lunch provided on both days.

If you are interested in joining, please complete the following registration form by February 1, 2026.

Registration

For questions, please contact: or.orap.servicedesk@wsu.edu.