OU Artificial Intelligence - News & Events

The Importance of Being Human in the Age of AI: AI is an Adaptive Challenge, not a Technical Problem

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Location: In person at CFE, location provided after registration

Facilitated by CFE Faculty Fellow Dr. Rebecca Huskey, this session will explore the importance of being human in the age of AI.

Creativity, AI and the Human Imagination: Mapping the Learning Space

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Location: In-person on the Norman Campus, Location provided following registration

Where does AI actually help your students learn — and where does it quietly let them skip the thinking an assignment is designed to build?

AI Webinar Series

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Location: zoom link provided after registration

Join the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) and the Office of the Chief AI Officer for our AI Webinar Series.

Symposium on Tribal Community Resilience and Co-Creation

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Location: Zarrow Hall, 700 Elm Ave, Norman, OK 73069

Shaping resilient futures through innovation, infrastructure, knowledge sharing, and sovereign, community-driven partnerships.

DISC Meet and Greet: OU College of Nursing

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Location: College of Nursing, 1100 N Stonewall Ave, Room 1800

Join us for a special meet and greet between the DISC and the College of Nursing.

The Importance of Being Human in the Age of AI: What Happens When Students Stop Believing Their Work Matters

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Location: In person at CFE, location provided after registration

Facilitated by CFE Faculty Fellow Dr. Rebecca Huskey, this session will explore the importance of being human in the age of AI.

Finding Internal and External Funding

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Location: Zoom link will be provided following registration.

Discover new ways to find internal and external funding opportunities for your research and creative activities.

DUET Faculty Fellow Application Due

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Location: Apply Online

Apply to be a Faculty Fellow in the Developing Understanding and Engagement Together Program, a pedagogical partnership with OU students.

AI Webinar Series: Session 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Location: Zoom link will be provided after registration

Join the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) and the Office of the Chief AI Officer for our AI Webinar Series.

AI Webinar Series: Session 3

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Location: Zoom link will be provided after registration

Join the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) and the Office of the Chief AI Officer for our AI Webinar Series.

Community Engagement and the University: Telling your Research Story

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Location: In-person on the Norman Campus, Location provided following registration

Connecting with the public to tell your research story.

Grading Oasis: Focus on Grading in a Communal Grading Space

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Location: In-person on the Norman Campus, Location provided following registration

Join CFE to grade, light snacks provided.

Community Engagement and the University: Telling your Research Story

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Location: In-person on the Norman Campus, Location provided following registration

Connecting with the public to tell your research story.

Grading Oasis: Focus on Grading in a Communal Grading Space

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Location: In-person on the Norman Campus, Location provided following registration

Join CFE to grade, light snacks provided.

Placemaking Conference

Mon, 22 Mar 2027 05:00:00 +0000

Location: Catlett Hall

Congratulations to the 2026 Staff AI Challenge Winners!

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to build your AI knowledge and skills. The 2026 Staff AI Challenge engaged 474 unique participants, who collectively completed more than 1,724 hours of learning. This strong participation demonstrates the growing interest in AI across the University and the many ways our staff are exploring its potential, and its limitations, to support...

OU Health Campus explores AI’s potential to improve health in Oklahoma

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence took center stage at the first AI Symposium on the OU Health Campus, which brought together leaders from the university and clinical enterprise to explore how AI can shape the future of healthcare.

OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

To expand AI-driven innovation at the university and further a commitment to providing students with a leading AI education, OU has named Shishir Shah, Ph.D., as the first university-wide Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, pending OU Regents’ approval.

One Idea, One Grant, One University: How DISC Connects OU's Research Ecosystem

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

NORMAN, OKLA. — A new report from the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) shows how the institute is turning collaborative research into measurable results for the University of Oklahoma — from seed funding and student training to hundreds of millions of dollars in external research support.

DISC Thanks Interim Director Dr. Mike Wimberly and Welcomes Dr. Shishir Shah as Director

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) at the University of Oklahoma is proud to recognize the outstanding leadership of Dr. Michael C. Wimberly, who served as Interim Director during Fiscal Year 2026, and to welcome Dr. Shishir Shah as DISC's new Director.

OU Researcher Awarded Funding to Pursue AI-Powered Material Design

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Mike Banad, a researcher with the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to pursue the development of advanced materials that could shape the future of energy-efficient electronics and photonics.

DISC Hosts Interdisciplinary Energy Panel Seminar Highlighting Research, Policy, and Market Trends

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) at the University of Oklahoma hosted an interdisciplinary Energy Panel Seminar on December 3, 2025, bringing together over 40 leading experts from across campus for a virtual conversation on the future of energy. The one-hour online event featured faculty from Petroleum and Geological Engineering, Economics, Electrical and Computer Engineering,...

NASA ARSET Training Features Dr. Wimberly on Malaria Forecasting with Satellite Data

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mike Wimberly, Interim Director of the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) and Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma, served as an instructor for NASA’s Remote Sensing for Climate-Sensitive Diseases training, held on October 7 and 9, 2025.

OU Hosts AI Symposium Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The University of Oklahoma brought together over 225 faculty, students, and staff on September 26, 2025, for the OU AI Symposium: From Foundations to Future. Sponsored by the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC), the day-long event highlighted the university’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence research, education, and responsible implementation.

OU Researchers Receive $150,000 Grant to Explore Generative AI in Children’s Maker Learning

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The University of Oklahoma has received a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to study how generative AI can be integrated into children’s maker-based learning in public libraries.