Good afternoon WZCC Members and Friends.  Vistasp Karbhari is the opening speaker in our Fall webinar series titled:  Exploring Research Frontiers with Generative AI: Issues, Methods, and Applications.  For details see below.  Do join and feel free to circulate to your networks.  Cheers.  Farrokh

Thursday, September 11, 2025-Noon Central Time / 1:00OM Eastern / 6:00P London / 8:30PM Tehran / 10:30PM India

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Good afternoon GCOE Faculty and Friends:

On behalf of the GSC leadership team, it is our pleasure to invite you to the GSC webinar series on Thursday, September 11, 2025. @ Noon Central Time via Zoom.

Theme:  Exploring Research Frontiers with Generative AI: Issues, Methods, and Applications.

We seek to feature speakers who can address one or more of the following themes:

1. How people can work with Generative AI to create intellectual, economic, and social value, and connect these domains.
2. Research issues, methods, and applications that arise when people collaborate across research, industry, and community.
3. Ways for people to design Generative AI initiatives that link academic inquiry, economic innovation, and social benefit in ethical and equitable ways.

Speaker:  Vistasp M. Karbhari

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Professor, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Texas Arlington

Title: GenAI as an Enabler of Learning 

 

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: Noon – 1:30 PM Central Time 

Lunch with a vegetarian option may be collected from the Hitachi Room in Felgar Hall  

 

Zoom Meeting Details:  

Non-OU participants need to log into their own Zoom accounts and then click on the link below 

https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/2268901302?pwd=ZWNDbDF6ZjlHZmw2MWpFRXlLVHBIUT09

Meeting ID: 226 890 1302 

Passcode: 06162020  

 

Abstract

The increasing ease of use of GenAI and large language models (LLMs) has resulted in an exponential increase in both interest and concern about the use of AI in higher ed. The ability to increase access, personalize learning, design individual specific pathways, provide 24/7/365 tutoring and assistance, and enhance opportunities for discovery and enquiry, among others, could not only revolutionize higher education at scale, but also bring greater equity and opportunity to all learners. Notwithstanding the tremendous potential ahead, there are significant issues that must be highlighted and addressed including those of bias, transparency and accountability, agency and even the re-envisioning of aspects related to IP, authorship, and learning. This talk provides a broad forward-looking perspective highlighting areas of opportunity and concern and the role that HigherEd must play in this fast moving asrea of technology.

Biography

Vistasp M. Karbhari is a Professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as the 8th president from 2013 to 2020. He is passionate about the mission of HigherEd in enhancing access, opportunity, value & excellence through the knowledge enterprise for all learners. An internationally reputed researcher, Dr. Karbhari is an expert in the processing and mechanics of composites, durability of materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, and multi-threat mitigation. He is a fellow of numerous professional organizations including the National Academy of Inventors, and AAAS, and serves as the Vice-Chair of the Complete College America Board and the co-chair of the AI Council, among other responsibilities.

 

 

Avinash Nayal and Swapneel Danayat

On behalf of the

 

GSC Leadership Team Fall 2025

Rodney D. Hurt, Co-Chair

Samuel Espinoza Flores, Co-Chair

Roshan Sameer Annam, Past Co-Chair

Rachel L. Bennett, Past Co-Chair

Siavash Mandegari, Treasurer

Avinash Nayal, Promotion

Swapneel Danayat, Promotion

Nurayn Tiamiyu, Social Coordinator

Md Sadikur Chowdhury

Zarin Tasnim Mona

 

Faculty Adviser: Professor Farrokh Mistree