About
Working Group
Membership of the Working Group includes USask faculty members with interest and/or experience in AI development and/or research applications with representation across disciplines. Key staff members from the Office of the Vice-President Research and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) are also included.
Members of the Working Group will provide direction in the development of future workshops and events to build cross-campus research connections and build knowledge and capacity of resources and opportunities to support AI literacy across campus.
Saija Kontulainen
Julita Vassileva
Steven Rayan
Daniela Pita
Scott Adams
Paula MacDowell
Joelena Leader
Jason Hlady
Jason Hlady
Phani Adapa
Danielle Ellis
Events
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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the landscape of research across disciplines. This interdisciplinary workshop explores the convergence of the social sciences, humanities and fine arts with natural and health sciences. Through keynote talks, an expert panel, and a collaborative breakout session, participants will engage with emerging AI themes, foster cross-disciplinary connections, and lay the groundwork for future grant development and research initiatives. This event is organized by the Artificial Intelligence Research & Innovation Working Group and Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives. |
| If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please include the information when you register or email us at rasi.support@usask.ca, and we will do our best to accommodate. |
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Please contact rasi.support@usask.ca with any questions about this workshop! |
Pre-Workshop Survey
| We encourage all faculty members who are conducting research on the development of AI or use AI applications in their research to participate in a RASI survey to help us understand current research capacity. |
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All faculty members, including those who cannot attend the workshop, are encouraged to fill out the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/M8HK6FP |
USask Artificial Intelligence Research Workshop
The USask AI Research Workshop on November 6, 2024, was the first step in creating a community of researchers who are connected, ready to collaborate, and prepared to apply for future funding opportunities around AI research. The workshop hosted 47 attendees, including researchers from a variety of scholarly disciplines and those who are interested in the development of AI technology and its application in research. The event hosted the following panel discussions:
Panel Discussion #1 – Advancement of AI Technology (Moderator: Ian Stavness)
- Francis Bui, Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
- Julita Vassileva, Computer Science, College of Arts & Science
- Lucas Lehnert, Computer Science, College of Arts & Science
- Natalia Stakhanova, Computer Science, College of Arts & Science
Panel Discussion 2 - Application of AI Technologies in Research (Moderator: Steven Rayan)
- Steve Shirtliffe, Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources
- Jon Bath, School for the Arts, Art and Art History, College of Arts & Science
- Paula MacDowell, Curriculum Studies, College of Education
- Nate Osgood, Computer Science, College of Arts & Science
Breakout discussions were held for 8 key themes around AI and research:
- Application of AI in Natural Sciences & Agriculture
- Application of AI in Health
- Application of AI in Humanities, Social Sciences & Fine Arts
- Core AI Development: Engineering, Robotics, Algorithms
- AI Infrastructure & Computing Needs
- AI Algorithms & Data Types
- Human Agency & AI: Transparency, Bias, OCAP, Ethics
- AI Development: Security & Privacy, Data Sovereignty
The USask AI Research Workshop highlighted a strong need for further networking and collaboration opportunities across disciplines, engaging the entire faculty community.
Research Stories and Impact
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Contact
Meaghan Risling
Programs Coordinator, Research Acceleration and Strategic Initiatives
306-966-7295