AI for Researchers: A Workshop Series 

This workshop series is designed to empower researchers by demonstrating how to integrate AI tools into their research workflows and applications. Each session will provide valuable insights, from ethical considerations to practical application development. All workshops will beheld in the CFE Research Alliance Teaching Space - Library Room 324.

Session 1: Generative AI in Research: Use Cases at MSU 

April 16 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.

This panel will discuss real-world use cases of using Generative AI in research workflows at MSU. Example topics include responsible use of GenAI in to transform data in a collaborative coding setting, creation of small AI models to promote ethical AI use, and an overview of potential uses of AI in connection with MSU research strengths and priorities. Each panelist will speak briefly, followed by a facilitated Q&A. 

Session 2: Agents + Context Engineering

Tuesday, April 21, 1:00-2:00 pm 

This hands-on session explores context engineering, the practice of structuring information, instructions, and boundaries, so AI tools generate more consistent, relevant responses.  We’ll also look at AI agents and how humans have a required role within agentic AI in a practical, hands-on way using the emerging Agent SKILLS.md standard. By the end of the session, participants will build a personal context document grounded in their own area of interest, creating a reusable foundation for any AI tool.