AI Facilitation Materials Working Group

Goals and Objectives

The AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Facilitation Materials working group aims to develop resources and training materials to help RCD (Research Computing and Data) professionals effectively facilitate the use of AI/ML technologies. These materials, designed primarily for RCD professionals, will also help them work effectively with researchers and educators.

The working group will create the following resources:

  • An AI taxonomy, with examples and case studies across multiple academic domains, to aid RCD professionals in the facilitation of AI resources.
  • A guide for characterizing the resource requirements of AI methods, including a few worked case studies.
  • A set of facilitation resources that can be used when working with researchers and educators, these include
    • NAIRR Pilot proposal guidance,
    • an AI facilitation conversation template.
  • A curated list of educational resources that can be used by RCD professionals, researchers, and educators, including
    • a list of resources for learning about AI/ML algorithms/methods/tools,
    • a list of resources and tips that impact AI/ML implementation on RCD resources.
  • A presentation of available resources and case studies for RCD professionals to aid them in facilitating AI research and education. This includes the resources developed as part of the working group.

Contribute to the Working Group

If you are interested in contributing to the AI/ML Facilitation Materials working group, we welcome your participation! You will need to attend weekly calls and contribute to the development of materials outside of meetings. To get involved, please email ai-facilitation-materials-coordinators@carcc.org. If you are interested in discussing AI Facilitation, you can join the AI Facilitation interest group (see below).

Join the AI Facilitation Interest Group

Join our newly-formed interest group to engage in regular discussions and exchange ideas about AI/ML facilitation with fellow RCD professionals. This group provides a space for informal conversations, without the commitment to ongoing development work expected in the working group. To join, visit the Google Group, click ‘Ask-to-Join,’ and leave a brief message explaining your interest (this helps us confirm you’re not a bot or spammer).

Working Group Members

  • co-Chair: Lauren Michael (Internet2 contract)
  • co-Chair: Timothy Middelkoop (Internet2)
  • Amira Kefi (University of Illinois)
  • Anna Alber (Chapman University)
  • Atish Kamble (Boston University)
  • Don Richards (Johns Hopkins University)
  • Jeffrey N. Valdez (Georgia Institute of Technology)
  • Laura Briggs (Information Consultant, Wheatley, ON)
  • Manasvita Joshi (Harvard University)
  • Paul Brunk (University of Georgia)
  • Semir Sarajlic (Vanderbilt University)
  • Ying Zhang (University of Florida)

You can reach the AI Facilitation Materials working group co-chairs at ai-facilitation-materials-coordinators@carcc.org.