Human Centered
Intelligence:
in the Age of AI
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Symposium Details
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026.
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Location: BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC), Rice University.
Symposium Purpose
The 2026 Symposium is a faculty-centered event designed to advance Rice’s approach to the age of AI. We move beyond the hype to focus on practical, discipline-relevant support that empowers educators.
Why Attend?
Practical Artifacts
Leave with a refined syllabus statement or an AI-supported assignment ready for use.
Ethical Clarity
Gain actionable guidance on responsible AI use in the absence of broad university policy.
Community
Build relationships with cross-disciplinary peers and students to sustain this work year-round.
Tentative Schedule
AI Symposium Planning Committee Members
University-wide Input and Suggestion Form
Please submit ideas, suggestions, or feedback to the Symposium Planning Committee. We are seeking your input on potential keynote speakers, panel topics, or specific session ideas that align with our Human-Centered Intelligence theme.
Submit IdeasThe committee is organized into the following four active working groups to help shape the event:
- Keynote & Faculty Panels: Focusing on the morning sessions, including the keynote address and disciplinary faculty talking panels.
- Workshops & Hands-on Activities: Designing interactive afternoon sessions where attendees can create practical teaching artifacts.
- Contributor Shortlist: Managing the recruitment and framing of internal and external speakers.
- Student Programming: Organizing student-inclusive elements such as poster sessions, hackathons, and student panels.