From code to community: How one CIC instructor harnesses AI for good
Marcia Purday doesn’t renounce AI, she embraces it. She is using her love of technology to teach...
As AI changes the world around us, we’re transforming the way we work and think at CIC. Putting our school – and our students – at the forefront of it all.
Created with AI
Our AI expertise is growing greater by the day.
With substantial investments that include hyper-trained faculty, developing our own AI-related intellectual property and coursework, and a stream of data and analytics from our Social Media Insights Lab, we’ve got the aptitude to go along with the algos.
See what's underway - and how you can be part of it - below.
Leading the AI Revolution: Faculty and Staff Expertise
Our faculty and staff are at the forefront of the AI revolution! By integrating AI into both our personal and professional lives, we underscore our commitment to the importance of AI education for our students. Demonstrating this dedication, the majority of our faculty and staff are IBM certified in AI Fundamentals. This enables us to understand AI’s strengths and limitations. As a result, our students benefit from cutting-edge knowledge, and our research advances the field.
Preparing Innovators: AI Education Beyond the Classroom
Our students are the future, and we must equip them for an AI-driven world through rigorous coursework and hands-on projects. They embody innovation, using algorithms to create compelling digital stories. Their projects solve complex problems and revolutionize information sharing. This preparation ensures they become ambassadors of a technologically advanced society. We support their growth by providing free access to cutting-edge AI tools like Adobe’s Firefly, empowering them to produce AI-enhanced content and become leaders in their fields.
Pioneering AI Research: Advancing Knowledge and Understanding
Our research initiatives are at the forefront of AI, communication, and information. We explore machine learning and data analytics to create research that computes and communicates. We transform data into impactful narratives that enhance understanding. Our faculty publish cutting-edge, peer-reviewed research on AI’s effects on diverse groups, from consumers to library patrons. They lead global AI ethics councils and direct college labs, immersing students in AI-related research and fostering a new generation of informed, innovative AI scholars.
Driving Excellence: Community Engagement and Professional Partnerships
Our college’s commitment to excellence in AI is strengthened through partnerships with esteemed companies like IBM, Chernoff Newman and others. These collaborations integrate AI with communication and information practices to elevate academic inquiry and practical application. Our collective efforts foster meaningful societal advancements. A recent grant from South Carolina allows us to provide training for citizens and small business owners, helping them harness the power of AI. This contributes to broader community growth and innovation.
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Our graduates are the future leaders in the fields of communications, data and civic engagement. Even in the earliest days on campus, students work to solve social concerns and drive innovation that shape the future of information and communications in a hyper-digital world.
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