The AI Revolution in Business: Navigating Ethical Challenges and Opportunities

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Prewitt explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape. He delves into the ethical considerations of AI implementation and provides strategies for creating a ""Healthy"" AI Ecosystem within organizations. This presentation offers insights on leveraging AI to drive innovation while maintaining corporate social responsibility.

Attendee Results:

• Gain understanding of AI's transformative impact across various industries
• Learn strategies for ethical AI development and deployment
• Discover how to balance innovation with social responsibility
• Develop a framework for creating a trustworthy AI ecosystem in your organization
• Explore case studies of successful AI integration in business operations

Generative AI: Unlocking Creative Potential and Business Value

This dynamic session focuses on the power of generative AI technologies to revolutionize product development, customer experiences, and business processes. Dr. Prewitt shares insights on how businesses can harness these tools to create new revenue streams and enhance operational efficiency.

Attendee Results:

• Understand the capabilities and limitations of generative AI
• Learn how to implement generative AI tools in various business functions
• Explore innovative use cases for AI-driven product and service development
• Discover strategies for enhancing customer engagement through AI
• Gain insights on measuring and maximizing ROI from AI investments

Building Trust in the Age of AI: Combating Misinformation and Fostering Transparency

In this crucial discussion, Dr. Prewitt addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: maintaining trust in an era of AI-generated content and deepfakes. He offers strategies for businesses and leaders to leverage AI in promoting truth, transparency, and authentic communication.

Attendee Results:

• Understand the impact of AI on information dissemination and public trust
• Learn techniques for detecting and combating AI-generated misinformation
• Explore ethical frameworks for using AI in marketing and public relations
• Develop strategies for building and maintaining stakeholder trust in the AI era
• Gain insights on creating transparent AI policies and practices within your organization

How to Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks As A Student Scholar

Students have a number of roles. Whether a graduate or undergraduate student, a participant in a research experience or on an internship, various roles and responsibilities are part of the territory. Often we must perform well academically while working as an intern or perhaps while working as a researcher in a lab. Generally in life there are often set backs that we must overcome or deal with. This workshop focuses on how do we deal with life's setbacks and come out on top. What happens when you have a bad semester as an undergrad or grad student? What do you do when you get a bad start to a research experience or the first half of your internship doesn’t go so well? This workshop will give participants the chance to learn and develop strategies to overcome these types of setbacks and “finish strong” even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Participants will gain knowledge, get real world advice, and will participate in case studies.

Attendee Results:

• Learn to overcome Academic Struggles Having a bad semester (or year) and developing a plan to finish strong
• Learn how to recover from a bad first impression and ""adding value"" to your group
• Find out how to deal with Research Troubles or When your research doesn't go how you planned (Hint: It NEVER Does!)

Engineering Your Entrepreneurship: How Your Education and Training Can Lead to Entrepreneurial Success

Do you want to start your own business? Are you looking for the right "side-hustle" to make more money? Do you have a great idea for a start-up you believe could launch a new career for you? Are you interested in founding a non-profit business?

If you can answer YES to any of these questions this workshop is for YOU. This talk is for professionals who hold a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics field and are interested in starting their own business, freelancing, or generating additional income by leveraging their current background & skill set.

This workshop focuses on things you should evaluate before starting a business, what you should focus on once you start a business, and some of the common pitfalls many small businesses and entrepreneurs face. Participants will gain knowledge, get real world advice, and will participate in case studies. The discussions will include specific topics such as: “Turning Your Class into Cash”, ”Identifying Your Economically Valuable Skills”, and “Practical Considerations When Considering Entrepreneurship.”

Attendee Results:

• Learn how to take the skills they learned in class or the skills they’ve taught in class & turn them into profit.
• Understand what are the valuable skills and experiences they currently have that could get them paid (Or Paid MORE).
• Discover what they should think about NOW to prepare to be an Entrepreneur in the FUTURE.