{"681463":{"#nid":"681463","#data":{"type":"event","title":"AI-ALOE Webinar with Duri Long","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeaker:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.durilong.com\/\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.durilong.com\/\u0022\u003EDuri Long\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepartment of Communication Studies at Northwestern University\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvent Overview\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesigning an Ecosystem of Resources to Foster AI Literacy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, individuals must navigate critical decisions about its role in both personal and societal contexts. Duri Long, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, will explore strategies for fostering AI literacy and public agency in this insightful webinar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong\u0027s research focuses on developing a comprehensive ecosystem of learning experiences to enhance AI understanding across diverse audiences, from middle school students to journalists. Using a design research approach, she examines how creativity, embodied interaction, and constructionist learning experiences contribute to grasping key AI concepts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the webinar, Long will present ongoing research initiatives, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe design of museum exhibits, unplugged activities, and interactive tools to support AI literacy among middle school students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWeb-based platforms that engage adult learners in interactive AI education.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResources tailored to assist journalists in effectively communicating AI-related topics to the public.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy integrating these varied approaches, Long aims to cultivate a more informed public capable of making critical decisions about AI implementation in both private and public spheres.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Speaker\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuri Long is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, with a courtesy appointment in computer science. She leads the Creative Interfaces Research + Design Studio and specializes in human-centered AI research, with a focus on AI literacy and human-AI interaction. Her work investigates how people learn and engage with AI to inform the design of educational interventions and interactive AI systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong employs methodologies from the learning sciences, design research, and cognitive science to develop co-creative, embodied AI experiences. She has collaborated with artists and museums across the country to create interactive exhibits and art installations integrating AI and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech and degrees in computer science and dramatic art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin this webinar to gain insights into fostering AI literacy and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about AI in their lives and communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis webinar is open to educators, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the evolving relationship between AI and education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lu.ma\/ek0wzy38\u0022\u003ERegister now!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EArtificial intelligence is shaping our daily lives, making AI literacy more important than ever. Join Duri Long as she explores innovative strategies for fostering public understanding of AI, from interactive museum exhibits to web-based learning tools. This webinar will highlight ongoing research aimed at empowering individuals\u2014from students to journalists\u2014to make informed decisions about AI. 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