Successful Completion of Second and Third AI for Scientific Research Sessions

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the second and third sessions of our AI for Scientific Research training series at Tishk International University (TIU). These sessions underscore our steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainable development, equipping staff with cutting-edge tools to advance their research.

Session Highlights

• Second Session: Generative AI and Google Teachable Machine
  • Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
  • Focus: This session provided a comprehensive look at Google Teachable Machine and its powerful applications across various research fields.
  • Participation: The session saw strong engagement from 35 TIU staff members representing different faculties, highlighting a university-wide interest in new technologies.
• Third Session: Generative AI Writing Tools – Aithor.com
  • Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Venues: The session was split between Room 207 for theoretical instruction and Lab 206 for practical work.
  • Focus: Participants explored Aithor.com, learning about its advanced AI writing tools and capabilities for generating various types of academic papers.
  • Participation: Twenty-seven staff members attended this session, demonstrating the continued enthusiasm for the training series.

Collaboration and Alignment with SDGs

This training initiative is a testament to the power of interdepartmental collaboration between the IT Department and the Cyber Security Department, with invaluable support from our research assistants. The program directly aligns with several key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 4: Quality Education – Providing high-quality training in advanced AI technologies.
• SDG 5: Gender Equality – Ensuring inclusive participation from faculty and staff across all genders.
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Upskilling our staff for innovative research applications.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Enhancing the university’s research capabilities through the adoption of new AI tools.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Fostered through the effective collaboration between our departments.

Each session was meticulously structured to provide maximum value, with 20 minutes of theoretical instruction followed by a 40-minute, hands-on laboratory session. The practical approach received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all participants.

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