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Keeping up with Artificial Intelligence

Season 2
Episode #11
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Artificial Intelligence doesn’t need much of an introduction anymore. Today, some of us see AI in our daily lives, changing how we work, learn, and play at an alarming rate.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Leo Lo, the Dean of UNM’s College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences, who has been keeping tabs on Artificial Intelligence by researching all aspects of the technology, both in the education system and beyond.

Learn more about AI research happening at The University of New Mexico.

About Our Guest(s)

Dr. Leo Lo

Leo Lo is a Professor and Dean of the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at The University of New Mexico. As a recognized leader in AI literacy and workforce development, Dr. Lo focuses on empowering library and higher education professionals through innovative training programs. As President of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), he spearheaded a national task force to develop comprehensive AI competencies. Dr. Lo studied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford and holds a doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania, along with an MS in Information Studies from Florida State University.

Hosted by UCAM's Alexa Skonieski

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From podcast listener to podcast host, Alexa Skonieski is a university communication representative on The University of New Mexico’s Communication and Marketing team (UCAM). She’s thrilled to spread the word on important research coming out of UNM, New Mexico’s flagship university. In addition to producing It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science, she writes stories and creates videos for the UNM Newsroom, the university’s official communication platform.

Skonieski is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s School of Communication, Journalism, and Media (’19). She is a former news reporter/anchor who worked at TV stations in Michigan, Nebraska, and most recently in New Mexico at KRQE News 13, where she won a New Mexico Broadcasters Association award. She is passionate about academic research and wants its topics to be understandable and accessible to everyone. People should know the important role UNM plays. She hopes you’ll subscribe to the show and follow along!