Events
Tech Week Grand Rapids
色色啦 Grand Rapids is delighted to collaborate with The Right Place to host a speaker series on Artificial Intelligence as a part of , a participant-driven 鈥渦nconference鈥 of events, discussions, demos, and showcases that are led by those who live and work in our community. As the proud organizer of Tech Week Grand Rapids, The Right Place works alongside other community leaders to discover ways to establish Greater Grand Rapids as a leading destination for technology and innovation. 色色啦's four panel discussions feature 色色啦 faculty and colleagues who will present their recent work around AI; all events will be hosted in the AMP Lab @ 色色啦 at 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids.
Art Prize
色色啦 Grand Rapids is delighted to serve as an official venue for the highly-anticipated . From September 13 to 28, we鈥檒l proudly showcase the creations of 色色啦鈥檚 faculty artists and fine arts students in the AMP Lab @ 色色啦, including five 鈥渘ew media鈥 entries made by our Kinetic Imaging students as well as a live, one-time collaborative performance piece featuring College of Fine Arts instructors Kevin Abbott, Jacklyn Brickman, and Kelsey Paschich. We hope to see you during Art Prize as we celebrate the creativity of our fellow Broncos.
Upcoming Events
Opportunities, Challenges, and the Impact of AI on Organizational and Community Learning
Wednesday, September 18 at 3 p.m.
Join 色色啦x for a panel discussion on the use of AI in learning design across organizational settings. Representatives from higher education, corporate HR, and the non-profit sector will share their approaches and insights on the use of AI in the creation of training materials and learning experiences in their respective fields.
Moderator:
- Wendy Swalla,
Instructional Design Senior, 色色啦x
Panelists:
- Jennifer Heymoss,
Director of Consulting Practice, Frontline Solutions - Katrina Davidson,
Manager Instructional Design, Talent Management, Stryker - Megan Hess,
Instructional Design Senior, 色色啦x - Cara Junghans,
Instructional Design Senior, 色色啦x
Cultivating AI Readiness: Collaborative Strategies for Grand Rapids' Future Workforce
Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion that explores how Grand Rapids can lead the charge in preparing its workforce for the AI revolution. In our uniquely collaborative business environment, where industry, education, and workforce development professionals work hand-in-hand, we have an unprecedented opportunity to shape a prosperous, AI-ready future.
Our distinguished panel of local leaders and experts will delve into:
Fostering AI Readiness Mindsets: Discover strategies to cultivate openness to AI at both individual and organizational levels, overcoming barriers to adoption and innovation.
Strategic Upskilling and Reskilling: Explore innovative approaches to workforce development, including job redesign and personalized learning pathways that align with evolving industry needs.
Future Job Landscape: Gain insights into predictive modeling for future jobs and skills, helping businesses and individuals prepare for emerging opportunities.
Collaborative Economic Growth Learn: How Grand Rapids' integrated business scene can leverage partnerships between industry, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to drive AI-powered economic prosperity.
Whether you're a business leader, educator, workforce development professional, or an individual looking to thrive in the AI era, this panel will equip you with actionable insights to contribute to and benefit from Grand Rapids' AI-ready future.
Join us in shaping a collaborative vision for our city's technological advancement and economic success. Together, we'll explore how Grand Rapids can become a model for AI readiness and inclusive growth in the digital age.
Moderator:
- Dr. Tova Sanders,
Associate Professor of Organizational Change Leadership, 色色啦
Founder & Innovation Catalyst, Ignite Innovation, LLC
Panelists:
- Anezka Viskova-Robertson, MS, MBA,
PhD Candidate, Organizational Change Leadership, 色色啦
Consultant & Researcher in AI Integration - Greg Collett,
VP of Marketing and Technology, HR Collaborative
AI in Action: Real-World Applications from 色色啦 Faculty
Friday, September 20 at 11 a.m.
From revolutionizing speech recognition for inclusivity to shaping the future of user prompting and facilitating teamwork, join three 色色啦 expert researchers as they discuss AI's real-world applications and societal impacts, as well as AI's potential to reshape our daily lives and professional landscapes.
Moderator:
- Dr. Gwen Tarbox,
Director of Office of Faculty Development, 色色啦
Panelists:
- Dr. Brian Gogan,
Professor of English, 色色啦 - Hope Gerlach-Houck,
Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, 色色啦 - Enas Aref,
AI Graduate Fellow, 色色啦
Collaborative Creation: Humans and AI in the Creative Process
Friday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m.
This panel discussion explores the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Attendees can expect insights into how AI and digital technologies are transforming creative processes across disciplines at 色色啦, opening new possibilities for artistic innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty from the 色色啦 Michigan University College of Fine Arts will engage in conversation around how they have turned toward AI, rather than away from, in creative endeavors, and how AI can be used as a collaborative tool to enhance the creative process.
Moderator:
- Jacklyn Brickman,
Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Kinetic Imaging, 色色啦
Panelists:
- Eric Souther,
Assistant Professor of Kinetic Imaging, 色色啦 - Dustin Altschul,
Faculty Specialist of Design Practice, 色色啦 - Kevin Abbott,
Director of VITALS Lab, 色色啦 - Kelsey Paschich,
Assistant Professor of Innovation in Dance, 色色啦
AMP Lab Family Open House
This free event, held on Saturday, April 6, was geared towards families with kids ages 5 through 12 and allowed attendees to discover, explore, and engage in a variety of STEM activities. If you missed this journey into the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, please visit our links to explore additional resources and opportunities available through 色色啦 and our event partners.
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