Agentic AI systems such as advanced coding and reasoning tools like Codex represent a new generation of intelligent assistants capable of planning, executing, and iterating on complex tasks with minimal human intervention. These systems can write and debug code, analyze data, synthesize knowledge, and autonomously carry out multi-step workflows, making them powerful collaborators in academic environments. As these tools become increasingly available to the University of South Carolina community, it is essential that faculty, researchers, instructors, and staff understand how to effectively and responsibly integrate them into their daily work. This workshop series is designed to provide that foundation.
Workshop Features
- Hands-on, guided exercises
- Real-world academic use cases
- Reusable templates and workflows
- No advanced programming required
- Custom examples tailored to university environments
Outcome
Participants will leave with practical AI workflows they can immediately apply to increase productivity, improve quality and consistency,
Friday, May 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm - In-Person and Virtual
Modern AI systems can act as collaborative research assistants capable of literature synthesis, hypothesis generation, data analysis, and grant development.
- Conduct structured literature reviews efficiently
- Support hypothesis exploration and experimental design
- Assist in grant writing and proposal structuring
- Enable data interpretation and visualization
- Promote ethical and rigorous AI use in research
Ideal for: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff. Register
Friday, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm - In-Person and Virtual
Agentic AI can function as a scalable teaching partner supporting course design, content generation, assessment, and personalized learning.
- Assist in lecture preparation and materials creation
- Develop adaptive assignments and assessments
- Generate diverse explanations and examples
- Support grading and feedback workflowsEstablish responsible AI classroom policies
Ideal for: Faculty, lecturers, and instructional designers. Register
Friday, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm - In-Person and Virtual
Administrative staff can use agentic AI to automate tasks, improve communication, and support decisions.
- Automate email drafting and scheduling
- Generate reports and summaries
- Support workflow automation
- Improve communications
- Ensure responsible use with sensitive data
Ideal for: Administrative staff, coordinators, and leadership teams. Register