AI Literacy in the Age of ChatGPT

Upcoming 

More workshops coming in the summer.

See also

•  Event calendar for AI-related events on campus
• AI and Writing Open Coffee Hour - UCATT

Many of these workshops have recordings available.

Transforming Teaching with AI: Integrating GPT and LLMs  March 18, 2025 4 - 4:45 pm
This workshop provides a hands-on guide to integrating the latest GPT models into your classroom. Learn how to easily license and configure these models (for under $50, with free student access) and explore the unique strengths of leading LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for educational use. A step-by-step guide to setting up GPT via UArizona's platform will equip you with the practical skills to leverage AI and enhance student learning.
Presented by Yan Han

 Data Science and Coding with LLMS  March 18, 2025  5-5:45 pm
This workshop is designed for college students with some prior experience in data science and coding. 
Presented by Yan Han    

LLMs for Everyone: Data Science and Coding for All Majors  Jan. 23, 2025  5-5:45 pm 
This workshop introduces Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in data science, regardless of a student's major or coding experience.
Presented by Yan Han

Transforming Teaching with AI: Integrating GPT and LLMs  Jan. 21, 2025, 4 - 4:45 pm
This workshop provides a hands-on guide to integrating the latest GPT models into your classroom. Learn how to easily license and configure these models (for under $50, with free student access) and explore the unique strengths of leading LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for educational use. A step-by-step guide to setting up GPT via UArizona's platform will equip you with the practical skills to leverage AI and enhance student learning.
Presented by Yan Han

Integrating GPT and LLMs into Classroom - Nov. 22, 12 noon - 1pm
This workshop is to a) share practical experience on setting up LLMs (like GPT) for classroom use. b) compare available commercial LLMs: ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot, highlighting their strengths and use cases in an educational context. c) provide a step-by-step guide on setting up GPT using OpenAI.com at U of Arizona and explore how instructors can leverage it for enhancing student learning.
Presented by Yan Han

Data Science with LLMs: Introduction - Oct. 25, 12 noon - 1pm
This workshop offers a beginner-friendly introduction to using Large Language Models (LLMs) in data science. The focus will be on understanding the basics of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), their historical evolution, and one key architecture: the transformer. Participants will learn about the significance and applications of LLMs without requiring prior coding experience. A follow-up workshop will provide live demonstrations of LLMs in action. Audience: The general public. No prior coding experience is required. 

Presented by Yan Han

Prompting for Language Models (LLMs) - Oct.7, 1pm 
Learn prompting techniques for working with LLMs. We'll cover: the technology, dhoosing the best model for the task, prompting techniques, prompting to avoid hallucination, prompting to avoid bias, how to learn more.

All are welcome: students, instructors, faculty, staff, librarians, etc.

Presented by Nicole Hennig

Recording | Slides | Hands-on activities

Orientation to Generative AI -  a workshop for faculty & instructors - Oct. 4, 11am
If you haven’t had the time in your busy schedule to learn about generative AI, this is the workshop for you.

We’ll cover the following:
- Basic definitions and terminology
- Recommended AI tools and what they do
- Use cases and examples
- How to learn more

We’ll include time for questions at the end. This session will be recorded. (This is a repeat of the sessions that were offered on Aug. 14 and 23rd).

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Presented by Nicole Hennig and Michelle Halla
Recording | Nicole's slides | Michelle's slides

Using AI Tools for Your Research Papers - for students - Sept. 24
Discover how AI tools can simplify every step of your research journey. From brainstorming and refining your topic to finding the most relevant sources and effortlessly managing your citations, this workshop will equip you with the skills to leverage AI for academic excellence. 
Presented by Yvonne Mery

Generative AI Tools for Creating Multimedia - Sept 20, 10am - 11:15am
Learn about generative AI tools for creating images, videos, music, and speech. This workshop is for anyone who wants an introduction to this technology, including the related ethical issues.
Presented by Nicole Hennig | recording | slides

See also our interactive tutorial: Creating Multimedia with AI Tools.

Copyright & Generative AI - Sept 18
How do copyright law principles such as authorship, infringement, and fair use apply to content used by or created by generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools? It’s a rapidly changing landscape, with broad implications on how GAI tools and outputs are developed, used, and re-used.
Presented by Ellen Dubinsky, slides from the event

Generative AI for Instructors: Talking to Students About AI - Sept 13
If you'd like to better understand generative AI and how it impacts your teaching and learning, join the UA Libraries and University Center for Assessment, Teaching, & Technology (UCATT) for this one hour workshop.

We'll cover: The different toles of AI for learning (e.g. Tutor, mentor, editor), Syllabus and course policies including suggestions for where, how, and why to communicate these to students, AI Detectors, Citation and attribution for generative AI, Resources for instructors and students.
Presented by Michelle Halla and UCATT

Aug 14 & 23rd. Orientation to Generative AI: a workshop for faculty and instructors
Online slides for part 1, PDF slides for part 2
If you haven’t had the time in your busy schedule to learn about generative AI, this is the workshop for you. We’ll cover:

• Basic definitions and terminology
• Recommended AI tools and what they do
• Use cases and examples
• How to learn more

May 1, 12 noon - 2 pm
School of Information presents iShowcase - interactive research and creative projects
Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel, Ballroom

Wed, April 10, 10 - 11 am
Integration of AI Tools Into Your Research
This workshop will examine AI resources for those with research focused goals to use in the beginning and middle stages of their work. 
Register for the workshop

Thursday, March 28, 10 - 11 am - Generative AI in Photoshop
By UA Adobe & Arizona (A&A) Where: CATalyst Studios

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm - AI Core - Experiment with AI tools
Meet other AI enthusiasts and learn the latest techniques and insights from the AI Core student workforce. Open to the public and no experience with AI required. Where: CATalyst Studios | Register 

Wednesday, March 20, 12 noon - 1:30 pm - AI & Elections panel discussion - AI at Arizona Town Hall series
Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and elections. We'll explore AI's vital role in shaping democratic processes, focusing on civil discourse; challenges of mis- or disinformation; information literacy, education, and access; and impact on voters. AI algorithms can help detect and counter false narratives, provide fact-checking, bolster participation and accessibility, and allows us to consider issues like privacy, bias, and exclusions. With perspectives from information and political scientists, journalists, and discourse-driven experts, we invite you to engage in a lively exchange of ideas on the promises and pitfalls of AI in shaping the future of democracy.

Feb. 13, 2024 - AI Core Spring workshop. The AI Core regularly hosts free workshops that allow the public to explore the capabilities of AI tools that are in high demand in the job market, such as generative AI for marketing or navigating the GPT Store.

Workshops are designed to be hands-on and ensure that you leave with practical skills that you can apply immediately and add to your resume. Participants will experiment with various AI tools, connect with other AI enthusiasts, and learn the latest techniques and insights from our AI Core student workforce.

Meetings happen every other Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Data Studio CATalyst located to the left of the Main Library lobby.

Feb. 6, 2024 - AI in Teaching and Learning - panel discussion - AI at Arizona Town Hall series
(recording available, UA only)

Nov. 1,  Nov. 29, Dec. 5. AI at Arizona Town Hall series.
AI in Teaching and Learning, AI in Industry, Gen Z & AI debate, AI in Research

A series on several dates between Oct. 12 and Nov. 30: UArizona Data Lab: Fine Tuning A Pre-trained model
For those with a basic Python programming knowledge.

Sept. 6, 2023. AI at Arizona: What's New. (recording and slides - UA only)

August 15, 2023. ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Workshop
A free, in-person-only workshop brought to you by the UArizona Data Science Institute and CyVerse. Come to the AM Session only for the basics or stay for the PM Session to apply what you've learned to your own use case or domain!

May 31, 2023. ChatGPT Prompt Engineering - Recording available (YouTube)
This in-person workshop, attended by 74 participants, was led by instructors Tyson L. Swetnam of CyVerse, Carlos Lizárraga-Celaya, Greg T. Chism, and Heidi Steiner of UArizona's Data Science Institute, and Andrew Bennett, an incoming Assistant Professor in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at UA.  Workshop materials.

May 18, 2023. AI Literacy: Using ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence Tools in Instruction - Recording available (Vimeo)
This virtual workshop, attended by 42 members of UA Libraries staff, was led by Nicole Hennig. Learn the basics of AI literacy and why it's an important part of information literacy in the age of ChatGPT and similar tools.
Workshop materials: Learning more, teaching tips, copy of the slides. (PDF)