How is AI transforming workplace expectations, and what skills should college graduates develop to stay competitive?

In Episode Eight of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we begin our exploration of faculty responses to the question: “How is AI transforming workplace expectations, and what skills should college graduates develop to stay competitive?”

Listen as Renee Robinson, Ph.D., Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts, explores the potential impact of AI on various industries – from public relations to its role in the art world.  She’ll discuss ethical considerations such as privacy, bias, and using AI responsibly.  We will also hear from Jack Shannon, J.D., Professor of Legal Studies at the Stillman School of Business, who will highlight the importance of teaching students to use Gen AI appropriately and ethically to prepare them for success in the rapidly evolving workplace, as well as discuss some areas of concern when using AI, such as privacy and data security.

Stay tuned for the next episode of Innovate and Educate, coming in Fall 2025!

Key topics + time stamps  Series and Episode Introduction [0:00-1:09] 

Renee Robinson, Ph.D. Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts [1:10-12:50]

Jack Shannon, J.D. Professor of Legal Studies at the Stillman School of Business [12:51-22:33] 

Episode Wrap-up [22:34-23:01]    Resources  Renee Robinson, Ph.D.: Contact Information

Jack Shannon, J.D.: Contact Information  

 

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