Artificial Intelligence Tools: Responsible Use and Applications in Research and Academia

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

This workshop provides a hands-on learning experience with a focus on a wider variety of AI tools, their ethical implications and their practical applications. The aim is to facilitate the responsible and efficient use of AI-based tools in research and academia.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Trainer

Andrea Sanchini, Ph.D.

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students, postdocs and NeurotechEU members

Track(s)

Research, Research Management

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate

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Description

Included topics:

Introduction to AI with a focus on generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT/GPT-4)
Ethical considerations and responsible use (e.g. data privacy, address biases, best practices)
Crafting effective prompts for generative AI
Practical applications of AI tools in research and academia
Benefits and limitations of implementing AI tools in research and academia
Future developments and possibilities

At the end of the workshop, you will receive a list of generative AI prompts useful in research and academia. There will be practice sessions during the workshop for which you will need access to AI tools, particularly ChatGPT/GPT-4o. If you do not have an account with ChatGPT/GPT-4o, alternatives like Microsoft Copilot, Google Bard or Claude.ai could also be used.

Content

Understand the importance of using AI in research and academia and assess the benefits and risks involved
Craft effective prompts for your research tasks
Develop strategies to integrate AI tools into your research workflow
Stay informed about and adapt to new developments in the field of AI