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The NAU Review — Celebrate scientific innovation in Flagstaff, bolstering knowledge of AI + check out this Zoom TED Talk series!

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2024 • Comments Off

Sept. 17, 2024

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

September 20-29, 2024, accelerating innovation, images of a fossil, two students at a computer and an astronomical observatory

Ten days of satellites, sci lit and software

Stargazing, day hikes, build-a-bot workshops and a search for *checks notes* Bigfoot? Sign us up! For 34 years running, the Flagstaff Festival of Science, presented in partnership with NAU, has delighted, amused and educated through free conversations, workshops, hikes and other unique explorations. Check out this year’s lineup of events and find out why festival leaders from NAU think you shouldn’t miss this annual celebration.

Bringing AI to the classroom

In order to help students use generative AI ethically and effectively in their careers, 10 NAU faculty members across nine disciplines are bringing the technology to their classrooms this semester.

AI-created image of several office workers gathered around computer and projector screens looking at AI images

Darold Joseph sitting in between two women on a stage in front of a projector

Teaching Native history

A grant-funded summer institute at NAU will deepen middle and high school teachers’ understanding of Indigenous history and culture—allowing them to pass those lessons on to their students.