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COAS AI SYMPOSIUM
IRB Building, Howard University
The College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University invites the entire Howard community, external partners, secondary school leaders, faculty, staff, and students from across disciplines to participate in this comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence's transformative impact on teaching, research, and professional practice.
This symposium marks the formal launch of ASCEND-AI, a $4 million Department of Education FIPSE-funded collaboration between Howard University and Bowie State University, while providing a platform for broad community engagement with AI literacy initiatives. Through keynote addresses from industry leaders, faculty presentations showcasing disciplinary AI integration, student perspectives on AI's role in education, and collaborative discussions about responsible AI implementation, participants will examine both the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for higher education and workforce development.
The symposium emphasizes the distinctive role HBCUs play in ensuring diverse representation in AI development and application while maintaining academic integrity and critical evaluation frameworks.
Event Details
Date
Apr 23, 2026
Time
8:30 AM
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3:30 PM
Location
IRB Building, Howard University
Category
Symposium
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COAS AI SYMPOSIUM
IRB Building, Howard University
The College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University invites the entire Howard community, external partners, secondary school leaders, faculty, staff, and students from across disciplines to participate in this comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence's transformative impact on teaching, research, and professional practice.
This symposium marks the formal launch of ASCEND-AI, a $4 million Department of Education FIPSE-funded collaboration between Howard University and Bowie State University, while providing a platform for broad community engagement with AI literacy initiatives. Through keynote addresses from industry leaders, faculty presentations showcasing disciplinary AI integration, student perspectives on AI's role in education, and collaborative discussions about responsible AI implementation, participants will examine both the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for higher education and workforce development.
The symposium emphasizes the distinctive role HBCUs play in ensuring diverse representation in AI development and application while maintaining academic integrity and critical evaluation frameworks.
Event Details
Date
Apr 23, 2026
Time
8:30 AM
-
3:30 PM
Location
IRB Building, Howard University
Category
Symposium
© 2026 ASCEND-AI. A U.S. Department of Education FIPSE Initiative. Howard University, Lead Institution.
This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The content of this website does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and endorsement by the federal government should not be assumed.
© 2026 ASCEND-AI. A U.S. Department of Education FIPSE Initiative. Howard University, Lead Institution.
This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The content of this website does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and endorsement by the federal government should not be assumed.