In October\u2019s Active Teaching Lab, Brian Thompson from the Office of Strategic Partnerships shared how regional partners – Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation, Microsoft, Direct Supply, Harley-Davidson, and the Milwaukee Bucks – are actually using AI, what they expect from new hires, and where 51ÁÔÆæ can better prepare students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our discussion emphasized AI\u2019s current role as a tool for augmenting, not replacing, human work; the importance of redesigning workflows rather than simply \u201cbolting AI on\u201d; and the continued relevance of the humanities given the growing premium on communication, critical thinking, and domain expertise. We also explored how 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s own initiatives – such as the Connected Systems Institute, Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab, NMDSI coursework and grants, and enterprise tools like Copilot – can help students prepare for an AI-enabled workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To continue exploring this month\u2019s topic, start by watching the October 1 Active Teaching Lab recording below. Then, take a look at the key takeaways from our discussion and a few classroom experiments you can adapt right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n