Dendritic Institute

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! PLEASE ENSURE YOU ATTEND BOTH DAYS OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON CONTENT. - Monday, November 10th: 3-5PM - Wednesday, November 12th: 3-5PM Goal: Equip learners with enough understanding to confidently use and critically evaluate AI tools. Level: Basic Target Audience: Students, Staff, and Faculty from FGCU. IMPORTANT NOTE: Topics are sequenced, please have the asynchronous portions completed by the start date of the synchronous events (November 10th).  Class Structure:  This program is administered through Canvas. Please be patient as you will be granted access to the classroom as soon as possible. Be sure to check your email for your invitation to the Canvas Classroom. Topics:         Asynchronous             1. A Brief History of AI             2. What is AI and Its Many Branches             3. How Machines Learn             4. Generative AI & LLMs                 Synchronous             November 10 (3-5 PM)                 5. Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering                 6. Context Engineering             November 12 (3-5 PM)                 7. Foundational Models and Tools                 8. Sample Use Cases

Goal: Equip learners with enough understanding to confidently use and critically evaluate AI tools. Level: Basic Target Audience: Students, professionals, and community members with no prior AI background Topics:         Asynchronous A Brief History of AI What is AI and Its Many Branches How Machines Learn (basic ML concepts) Generative AI & LLMs Ethical and Responsible AI Use Synchronous     6. Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering     7. Context Engineering     8. Foundational Models and Tools     9. Sample Use Cases

Webinar: Grant Opportunities for AI, Data Science & Interdisciplinary Research (Session 2) Hosted by the Dendritic Institute for Human-Centered AI & Data Science Join us for the second webinar presenting funding opportunities for FGCU faculty interested in AI, data science, and interdisciplinary innovation. Based on selected Call for Applications/Proposals, this session will feature specific grant programs from public agencies and private foundations. 🔍 Topics include: • AI for health, climate, and education • Cybersecurity and national defense innovation • AI-powered learning, STEM, and equity • Workforce development and smart communities • Human-centered and ethical AI 🤝 Why Attend? Discover funding aligned with your field, connect with collaborators, and join proposal development groups led by Dendritic. Let’s make FGCU a leader in AI-enabled research and education. 📅 Date: November, 13th 🕐 Time: 12:00pm - 13:30pm 📍 Location: Online (Teams) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjEzZWUxY2YtOGRhNS00ZjdjLThjOGYtZjQxYjI0OTg1OTJl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f7a5a4ef-4ffa-4c80-bfb3-c12e28872099%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a072eb60-58f3-49f1-9859-e5c7669e7fc0%22%7d

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! PLEASE ENSURE YOU ATTEND BOTH DAYS OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON CONTENT. - Monday, November 17rd: 3-5:30PM - Wednesday, November 19th: 3-5:30PM Goal: Empower learners with the practical skills to strategically integrate AI tools into their work to boost productivity and efficiency. Level: Intermediate Target Audience: Students, Staff, and Faculty from FGCU. Class Structure:  This program is administered through Canvas. Please be patient as you will be granted access to the classroom as soon as possible. Be sure to check your email for your invitation to the Canvas Classroom. Topics:      Synchronous         November 17 (3-5:30 PM)             1. Introduction to AI or Productivity             2. AI for Text and Writing             3. Image and SmartArt Generation         November 19 (3-5:30 PM)             4. Slide and Presentation Generation             5. Email Management             6. Meeting Recording and Summarization 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! PLEASE ENSURE YOU ATTEND BOTH DAYS OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON CONTENT. - Tuesday, February 10th: 3-5PM - Thursday, February 12th: 3-5PM Goal: Equip learners with enough understanding to confidently use and critically evaluate AI tools. Level: Basic Target Audience: Students, Staff, and Faculty from FGCU. IMPORTANT NOTE: Topics are sequenced, please have the asynchronous portions completed by the start date of the synchronous events (February 10th).  Class Structure:  This program is administered through Canvas. Please be patient as you will be granted access to the classroom as soon as possible. Be sure to check your email for your invitation to the Canvas Classroom. Topics:         Asynchronous             1. A Brief History of AI             2. What is AI and Its Many Branches             3. How Machines Learn             4. Generative AI & LLMs                 Synchronous             February 10 (3-5 PM)                 5. Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering                 6. Context Engineering             February 12 (3-5 PM)                 7. Foundational Models and Tools                 8. Sample Use Cases

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! PLEASE ENSURE YOU ATTEND BOTH DAYS OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON CONTENT. - Tuesday, March 03rd: 3-5:30PM - Thursday, March 05th: 3-5:30PM Goal: Empower learners with the practical skills to strategically integrate AI tools into their work to boost productivity and efficiency. Level: Intermediate Target Audience: Students, Staff, and Faculty from FGCU. Class Structure:  This program is administered through Canvas. Please be patient as you will be granted access to the classroom as soon as possible. Be sure to check your email for your invitation to the Canvas Classroom. Topics:      Synchronous         March 03 (3-5:30 PM)             1. Introduction to AI or Productivity             2. AI for Text and Writing             3. Image and SmartArt Generation         March 03 (3-5:30 PM)             4. Slide and Presentation Generation             5. Email Management             6. Meeting Recording and Summarization