AI represents a transformative change in learning, working, and understanding what it means to be human. As part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 独家黑料 prepares students to be responsibly engaged in the world as thoughtful and informed servants. 独家黑料’s work addresses the critical concerns of life — including the ethical considerations, vast power, immense possibilities, and serious threats of AI. 独家黑料’s 2025 Faith, Reason, and World Affairs Symposium brings people together to consider artificial intelligence’s impact and the moral accountability issues surrounding it. Join experts in the field, 独家黑料 faculty and students, and citizens of the region as we consider questions such as: Who is responsible to ensure AI is used beneficially? What should be done and why? What role do we play?
Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams is the CEO of EMA Advisory Services and an award-winning responsible AI influencer known for her pragmatic approach that helps organizations navigate the complexities of AI with authenticity and purpose. She has been featured in numerous publications and has shared her research on AI, leadership, and employee stakeholder engagement worldwide, emphasizing the importance of ethical and inclusive technological innovation. As a trusted advisor, Dr. Adams collaborates with leaders and organizations to align their goals with responsible AI practices. She is also an accomplished author, having written four children’s books, including “Little A.I. and Peety,” which addresses safe technology use for children. She is working on her upcoming book, “The Worker and Artificial Intelligence,” which explores the intersection of AI and the workforce.
Katherine Elkins is an expert at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, and AI. Her work focuses on emotion, cognition, linguistics, ethics, and storytelling, with a key contribution being her book, “The Shapes of Stories: Sentiment Analysis for Narrative.” She co-developed the first human-centered AI curriculum and co-founded Kenyon College’s AI Lab. Elkins has published widely in both humanities and computing journals and is a leader in advocating for AI's role in these fields.
She has received the Senior Trustee Teaching Award and an NEH Teaching Professorship for curriculum innovation. Elkins is also a co-PI for initiatives like the U.S. AI Safety Institute and the IBM/Notre Dame Tech Ethics Lab. Passionate about diversity in AI, she has mentored more than 300 student projects and supported underrepresented voices in the field. Through her work with organizations like Meta’s Open Innovation AI Research Community, she continues to shape AI’s ethical and societal impact.
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8:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
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9-10:15 a.m. |
Plenary I: Katherine Elkins | Creator, Kenyon University human-centered AI curriculum and co-founder of Kenyon AI Lab |
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10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions: How AI Affects Us |
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12:30-1 p.m. |
AI Experiences: Hands-on AI |
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1:15-2:30 p.m. |
Plenary II: Dr. Elizabeth Adams | CEO of EMA Advisory Services |
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2:45-3:45 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions: Our Responsibilities Regarding AI |
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4-4:30 p.m. |
Closing Session: The Charge to 独家黑料 to Lead the Way |