Sessions

Workshop modules

Replay the workshop modules here, then use the post-workshop guide to decide which idea to pilot first at your institution.

Module library

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Nathan Wiggins

The intersection between AI and data science

AI4RA introduction, the bridge between data science and artificial intelligence, Vandalizer workshop, and evolving decision frameworks.

  • Analyze the evolving reach and application of data science and AI
  • Explore the Vandalizer's capabilities within a sandbox environment
  • Consider evolving frameworks that guide decision-making in research analytics
Nathan Layman

The data lakehouse and data organization

Hands-on data exploration, the Universal Data Model, and the lakehouse architecture that makes AI tools work across institutions.

  • Experience AI-assisted exploratory data analysis firsthand
  • Explain why a shared data model matters more than any AI model
  • Describe how the medallion architecture organizes institutional data
Barrie Robison

Accuracy, reproducibility, and provenance

Practical strategies for evaluating AI output, checking reproducibility, and tracing provenance before results enter a workflow.

  • Evaluate AI output for accuracy before using it
  • Check whether results are reproducible across runs
  • Track provenance so outputs can be audited and trusted