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AI + Ethics
Join the second session in our quarterly AI + Ethics series, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions shaping AI’s role in our work and lives.
This session brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on how generative AI intersects with intellectual property across domains. Featured talks will consider the topic from mathematical and legal perspectives, followed by an open-problem session and small-group discussions designed to support connection, collaboration, and practical inquiry.
All are welcome.
Schedule1:00–1:45 PM — A Mathematician’s Perspective on AI, Ethics, and Intellectual Property, Petar Bakic, 1:45–2:15 PM — Open Problem Presentations, 2:15–3:30 PM — Working Groups: Open Problem Discussions, 3:30–4:15 PM — A Legal Perspective on AI, Ethics, and Intellectual Property, Whit Johnson, 4:15–4:30 PM — Break and transition, 4:30–5:00 PM — Working Group Reports and Closing, Submit an open problem
We welcome questions about AI ethics broadly. Questions especially relevant to…
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Contact Name: Callie Reed & Madeline Burton. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit luma.com. AI & Security Special Interest Group (SIG) | Informal Discussion
In collaboration with the One-U Responsible AI Initiative, the Office of the Chief Research Officer and Vice Provost for Research Planning and Partnerships invites you to an informal discussion to reconnect as a group and share perspectives on current developments in AI & Security.
Since last year, we've hosted the AI & National Security Lightning Talks and several preliminary discussions. As it’s been a few months since our last meeting, we welcome the opportunity to gather again to discuss potential topics, activities, and future directions for the group.
We encourage you to share this announcement with research faculty, staff, community partners, industry professionals, and other interested affiliates. Please reach out to Natalie McElroy with any questions.
Hybrid Meeting - email Natalie McElroy for access to Zoom option.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Responsible AI Community Engagement Special Interest Group
The Community Engagement SIG will meet every other month on the second Tuesday from 12 to 1 PM
To receive the monthly calendar invitation, and for more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Community Engagement, visit our webpage.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Student AI Week
All students here are welcome and encouraged to attend Attend to Student AI Week at the University of Utah. This is a week-long set of activities and events to learn about artificial intelligence, make connections, and have fun. AI is changing the world, and this is your chance to change with it.
Learn more & register: https://lassonde.utah.edu/aiweek.
Alternate Location: Online. Contact Name: Lassonde Studios. Contact Phone: 801-213-8700. Contact Email: lassonde@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026.
For more info visit lassonde.utah.edu. Lassonde DevDay vibe-code hackathon & business pitch
All University of Utah students are welcome. No experience is required. Cash prizes and other awards.
Learn more & apply: https://lassonde.utah.edu/devday/
The application deadline is Nov. 10. The event day is Nov. 20.
Contact Email: thad.kelling@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026.
Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Infrastructure, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/sig-ai-infrastructure/.
The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
From Ideas to Impact: AI-Supported Research at the U
This Lunch & Learn, hosted by The Apiary in collaboration with the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, brings together faculty, staff, and students to explore ways AI can support research. The event begins with a panel discussion moderated by Matt Basso and audience Q&A highlighting available resources, emerging opportunities, and examples of how AI can accelerate discovery and innovation across research domains. After the panel, join colleagues over lunch to exchange ideas, discuss potential applications, and build connections across disciplines and roles at the U.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Madison Golden. Contact Email: madison.golden@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com. Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Special Interest Group: AI Policy and Frameworks
This is the new recurring meeting for the Responsible AI Special Interest Group (SIG) on policy and frameworks. This meeting will occur on Zoom at from 12:00-1:00pm MT on the first Wednesday of each month.
November 5, 2025
December 3, 2025
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
RAI Community Consortium
This will be a hybrid meeting, held in the Meldrum Conference Room of the Warnock Engineering Building (Room 2760) and on Zoom.
Recurring monthly meeting on the last Friday of the month from 10-11am MT.
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 31, 2026
August 28, 2026
September 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
December 4, 2026 (Note: First Friday to replace November and December meetings)
Penny Atkins is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/86166893229?pwd=1Ou65iZp3x2lpWhPoP5IrIVtOGjVud.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 861 6689 3229
Passcode: 035018.
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Alternate Location: Zoom. Contact Name: Penny Atkins. Contact Email: rai@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/.
The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Infrastructure, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/sig-ai-infrastructure/.
The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Christmas Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
New Year's Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 1, 2027.
Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/.
The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 4, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Responsible AI Community Engagement Special Interest Group
The Community Engagement SIG will meet every other month on the second Tuesday from 12 to 1 PM
To receive the monthly calendar invitation, and for more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Community Engagement, visit our webpage.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Special Interest Group: AI Infrastructure
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on AI Infrastructure, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/sig-ai-infrastructure/.
The AI Infrastructure SIG will meet on the third Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 15, 2027, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 18, 2027.
Special Interest Group: Workforce Development and Education
For more information on the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI) special interest group (SIG) on Workforce Development and Education, visit our webpage at rai.utah.edu/opportunities/community-consortium/sig-workforce/.
The Workforce Development and Education SIG will meet on the first Monday of each month from 3 to 4 pm.
Sign up to receive the monthly calendar invitation visiting our webpage and clicking the "Get Involved" button.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, February 1, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.