AI Immersion Day 2025
AI Immersion Day invites faculty and staff to explore AI tools and their impact on teaching, learning, research, and operations. Expert demos from Google (Gemini) and OpenAI (ChatGPT) will highlight cutting-edge AI capabilities. Faculty will share real-world classroom applications, inspiring innovative teaching practices, and updates from the President’s AI initiatives will be presented. Through interactive sessions, attendees will gain practical strategies for leveraging AI and collaborate on successes and challenges.
| March 20, 2025 |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Session
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome from the President
9:15 AM - 9:50 AM | Keynote: Google Workspace for Education – Building a Brighter Future with AI
Discover how Google Workspace for Education is leveraging AI to transform learning experiences. In this keynote, Drew Sidel will explore the latest AI-powered tools and strategies designed to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and support students and educators in new and innovative ways.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI Initiative Committee Updates
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | AI Panel for Teaching, Learning, and Research
Panelists:
- Dr. Dermot Donnelly-Hermosillo (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
- Assistant Vice Chancellor Leslie Kennedy (Academic Technology Services, Office of the Chancellor)
- Jason McGensy (Office of IDEAS)
- Dr. Nkenna Onwuzuruoha (Africana Studies / Faculty Champion, Writing Across the Curriculum)
- Dr. Trang Phan (Curriculum and Instruction)
Campus Showcases
- Discover Bulldog Genie | Technology Services / DXIHub
The Bulldog Genie is an AI-powered digital concierge developed as part of Fresno State’s "AI Campus" initiative, designed to enhance student success and streamline campus interactions. Bulldog Genie offers a seamless digital student experience, providing personalized, accurate, and timely support for academic, administrative, and campus-related tasks.
Visit: bulldoggenie.fresnostate.edu - CyberSecurity Internship | WITH-Cyber
- Soft Start program | Connecting Minority Community
Industrial Partner Showcases
- Amazon Web Service
AI Innovation: Discover how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) powered by Bedrock is revolutionizing Bulldog Genie with smarter, more insightful responses. Cybersecurity Advancements: Dive into PenTesting and SIEM innovations with OpenSearch, strengthening security with cutting-edge threat detection and analysis. Don't miss this opportunity to see the future of AI and cybersecurity in action!
- Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365, enhancing productivity by automating tasks, generating content, analyzing data, and improving collaboration. Embedded in apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, Copilot streamlines workflows with AI-driven insights while ensuring enterprise-grade security and compliance. It empowers businesses, educators, and professionals to work smarter and more efficiently. - OpenAI ChatGPT
OpenAI ChatGPT is an advanced AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. It generates human-like text, automates tasks, assists with coding, analyzes data, and provides insightful responses. With applications across industries, ChatGPT supports businesses, educators, and professionals by streamlining workflows, improving communication, and offering AI-driven solutions—all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance.
Posters
- Ahran Koo, Faculty
- Bulldog Bound - XR Campus | Hub of Digital Transformation and Innovation
- William Hardaway, IDEAS
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch Keynote
Keelan Schule and Austin Bates
Campus Showcases
- Discover Bulldog Genie | Technology Services / DXIHub
The Bulldog Genie is an AI-powered digital concierge developed as part of Fresno State’s "AI Campus" initiative, designed to enhance student success and streamline campus interactions. Bulldog Genie offers a seamless digital student experience, providing personalized, accurate, and timely support for academic, administrative, and campus-related tasks.
Visit: bulldoggenie.fresnostate.edu - CyberSecurity Internship | WITH-Cyber
- Soft Start program | Connecting Minority Community
Industrial Partner Showcases
- Amazon Web Service
AI Innovation: Discover how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) powered by Bedrock is revolutionizing Bulldog Genie with smarter, more insightful responses. Cybersecurity Advancements: Dive into PenTesting and SIEM innovations with OpenSearch, strengthening security with cutting-edge threat detection and analysis. Don't miss this opportunity to see the future of AI and cybersecurity in action!
- Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365, enhancing productivity by automating tasks, generating content, analyzing data, and improving collaboration. Embedded in apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, Copilot streamlines workflows with AI-driven insights while ensuring enterprise-grade security and compliance. It empowers businesses, educators, and professionals to work smarter and more efficiently. - OpenAI ChatGPT
OpenAI ChatGPT is an advanced AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. It generates human-like text, automates tasks, assists with coding, analyzes data, and provides insightful responses. With applications across industries, ChatGPT supports businesses, educators, and professionals by streamlining workflows, improving communication, and offering AI-driven solutions—all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance.
Posters
- Ahran Koo, Faculty
- Bulldog Bound - XR Campus | Hub of Digital Transformation and Innovation
- William Hardaway, IDEAS
Workshops and Forums (Open Sessions)
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Session One
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Session Two
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Meet the Experts: Conversation Session
- Engage in casual discussions with AI experts, technology leaders, and innovators.
- Explore key insights from the conference and get answers to your burning questions.
- Discover emerging AI applications and digital transformation initiatives.
- Build valuable connections with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.