WORKSHOPS
Friday, July 28 Workshops
We are pleased to offer several workshops in addition to our main conference programming. Details below.
- Developing an Intentional Plan for your Scholarly Life (8:30 am - 2:45 pm)
- Christians in Artificial Intelligence: Incubating Research & Interdisciplinary Community (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
- Dinner: Christians of Color in AI (July 27)
- Introduction to the Science-Faith Conversation and the ASA (3 - 6 pm)
1. Developing an Intentional Plan for your Scholarly Life
Workshop Host
Janel Curry, ASA
When & Where
8:30 am - 2:45 pm (6.25 hours)
CC 3150
Description
This one-day workshop is for those at any point in their careers who need time to focus on their plan for scholarship—beginning, transition back from administration assignment, or retirement. This workshop covers topics such as identifying and articulating a scholarly program passion and focus, developing a concrete plan of research with a timeline, networking, time management, grant-writing, and publishing books and articles.
Price
$100 USD
2. Christians in Artificial Intelligence: Incubating Research & Interdisciplinary Community
Workshop Hosts
Hannah Eagleson, ASA; J. Nathan Matias, Cornell University; Joanna Ng, Devarim Design; Derek Schuurman, Calvin University
When & Where
1:30 - 4:30 pm (3 hours)
CC 2150
Description
Are you a scholar or professional who works in artificial intelligence-related fields? Do you feel the need for a place to develop your ideas on faith and AI? Join an interdisciplinary group of Christian scholars for an interactive discussion on this burgeoning field. This workshop will begin with a panel of faith and artificial intelligence experts to launch our conversation about recent developments and ongoing efforts to develop interdisciplinary research and communities. Then we will break into an incubator poster session focused on helping you develop your ideas in conversation with other professionals and interested attendees.
Price
$50 USD
Save the Date
Dinner for Christians of Color in AI
Special Guest
Joanna Ng, ASA Keynote Speaker
When
Thursday July 27, Evening
Description
People of color have been at the forefront of leadership on AI and society, despite being historically excluded from the fields across industry, civil society, policy, and academia where our leadership has manifested. Yet for many of us, the faith that animates our work, inspires our joy—and grounds us in our history and culture—is absent from both our secular and religious circles. This dinner gathering of Christians of Color in AI will celebrate and nurture a community, and share ideas for continued conversation.
Save the date, and email hannah@asa3.org if you would like to receive updates.
3. Introduction to the Science-Faith Conversation and the ASA
Workshop Hosts
Michael Everest, ASA; Steve Contakes, Westmont College
When & Where
3 - 6 pm (3 hours; includes Friday dinner meet-up)
CC 3150
Description
During this three-hour workshop, we will explore the ways in which science and Christian faith can interact. We will pay special attention to the perspectives of believing scientists and scholars of science regarding how science and faith can contribute to each other. After providing an overview of the science-faith landscape, we will discuss the defining statements and culture of the ASA, which will help attendees maximize their experience of the meeting. Although everyone is welcome, this workshop is designed specifically for those who are relatively new to the ASA, particularly those attending their first national meeting.
Price
FREE