Mariann Hawken on Exploring Google Gemini: AI Tools for Research, Teaching & Learning, 9/1

Join DoIT's Director of Instructional Technology, Dr. Mariann Hawken, for a talk on Google Gemini on Wednesday, October 1, from 12-1pm EDT, to discover how it can enhance your work and support your role in UMBC's evolving digital learning ecosystem.

Gemini is the generative AI chatbot that runs Google's family of multimodal AI models. It offers powerful capabilities for academic research, teaching, and learning. This session introduces Gemini's core features, including the Deep Research tool for generating source-based summaries and citations, and the Canvas tool for organizing ideas and collaborating visually. Google is currently offering students access to the Gemini 2.5 Pro plan free for one year, but you must register for the program by October 6, 2025.

The session will highlight how Gemini can support research discovery, instructional planning, and AI-enhanced learning activities. Participants will explore prompt strategies for academic use, learn about practical applications in the classroom or library, and consider ethical considerations when using AI in educational settings. Whether you're developing a research guide, planning a course, or helping students explore topics more deeply, Google Gemini offers a flexible and accessible entry point into generative AI. 

Dr. Hawken's talk is the first in the UMBC AOK library's 2025 AI Symposia series.  Get more information and register for this online event here.