Smeal’s AI Innovation in Business Education
Join a new Smeal initiative designed to help faculty explore innovative uses of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business education. This collaborative effort supports faculty in thoughtfully integrating AI into courses, enhancing student learning, and shaping the college’s future approach to teaching and learning.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to all Smeal faculty interested in exploring AI in their teaching. You’re encouraged to participate if you:
- Are curious about how AI can enhance teaching and learning
- Want to collaborate with peers to explore new ideas
- Have early ideas or are just beginning to experiment
- Have no prior AI experience (and that’s completely fine!)
Everyone is welcome—bring your curiosity and creativity.
What Selected Faculty Receive
- Personalized support from eLDIG to develop and refine your ideas
- Collaboration opportunities with peers exploring similar projects
- A voice in shaping Smeal’s approach to AI in business education
- Potential funding for licenses or resources to implement your innovation
How to Get Involved
- Schedule an Exploratory Meeting
Meet with the eLDIG team to discuss your ideas, learn about best practices, and outline a potential project. Appointments open October 15.
👉 Book a Meeting - Submit a Proposal
After your meeting, submit a brief (max. 500-word) proposal to [email protected] by Friday, November 21, and copy your department chair.
Selection and Timeline
A selection committee—including college leadership and both tenure-line and non-tenure-line faculty—will review proposals with input from department chairs.
- Up to 12 faculty will be selected for this first round.
- Participants will be notified the week of December 15, 2025.
- Development phase: Spring 2026
- Implementation: Summer/Fall 2026
Questions?
Contact the eLDIG Team at [email protected].
Together, we can explore AI’s potential to transform business education and prepare students for the future of work.