Speaking and Media

I was honored to present workshops on AI and Humanity, and on using AI to teach humanities, on Nov 17 and 18, 2025 for the BAES while they visited the SMU campus. A wonderful and engaging group of scholars with a distinctive contribution to a global dialogue. 

Privileged to give an address on "AI Impacts and Possibilities" to the SMU Industrial Advisory Council on Oct. 24, 2025 at the Moody Graduate School. A very engaged group of CEOs who help guide SMU's engagement with the business world. 

A wonder evening with the Institute exploring "The Meaning of AI in a Multi-faith Society" on Sept. 9th, 2025. Great Q&A with Muslims, Christians, and others committed to community building in North Texas and Dallas. 

Dr. Kate Montgomery and I were privileged to lead a deeply engaged group of teachers and academic leaders in a workshop on "Technology, Humanity, and Identity" on July 11th 2025 in London.

Enjoyed engaging fellow university professors as I led a workshop on "Speaker for the Dead; Bespoke AI Chatbots for Student Engagement" in Orlando on May 28th, 2025

On May 20th, 2025 I joined esteemed colleagues making presentations to the SMU faculty on "AI in Higher Education" where I shared my research on how AI can enhance teaching in the humanities. 

I was honored to join a panel of experts from the medical, engineering, legal, and IT world discussing "AI in Professional Life" on May 23rd, 2025 at Scottish Rite Hospital. 

On May 12th I was honored to give the keynote address, "AI in the Future of Education" to a gathering of prominent academics and business leaders associated with SMU. 

Met a great group of Dallas entrepreneurs and venture capitalists when I gave a keynote address on AI and Humanity and joined a panel discussion at their annual conference Sept 24, 2025