Join us: “AI Literacy & Higher Education—Where We Go from Here” lecture by Dr. Ben Lee, Assistant Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington
Artificial intelligence is everywhere—from our classrooms and research labs to library systems and campus policies. But how should higher education respond? What does responsible AI adoption look like? And who gets to shape that future?
As part of the AI Literacy Speaker Series, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies invites you to register and attend “AI Literacy & Higher Education: Where We Go from Here,” a timely and thought-provoking talk by Dr. Ben Lee, assistant professor in the Information School at the University of Washington.
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: WALC 2007
In this engaging presentation, Lee will explore:
- The opportunities and risks AI presents for universities
- What meaningful AI literacy looks like across campus
- How institutions are developing (and struggling with) AI policy
- Why libraries are uniquely positioned to lead in this moment
Drawing from his research at the intersection of AI and cultural heritage—as well as his cross-campus teaching on AI literacy—Lee offers a balanced, grounded perspective on one of the most urgent issues facing higher education today. Join us for this important conversation about the future of AI in higher education.
About Dr. Lee: Dr. Benjamin Charles Germain Lee is an assistant professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, where he has started the Lab for Computing Cultural Heritage. Lee’s research explores how to re-imagine search and discovery for large-scale digital collections held by libraries, archives, and museums. Previously, Lee has served as an Innovator in Residence as well as a Kluge Fellow in Digital Studies at the Library of Congress. He also was the inaugural Digital Humanities Fellow at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a Visiting Fellow in Harvard’s History Department, and the Richard and Ina Willner Memorial Fellow in the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Washington.
Dr. Lee received his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Washington, which was supported by a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in machine learning. His public writing has appeared in publications including The New Republic, WIRED, and Longreads.
About The AI Literacy Speaker Series: The AI Literacy Speaker Series brings renowned researchers and guests to campus to share their insights and latest research on AI Literacy, offering the Purdue community new perspectives and innovative ideas for engaging with and learning about AI. The series provides the opportunity for thought-provoking discussions that inform the approach to learning about AI in higher education.