| Dear WashU undergraduates, Welcome to the spring semester! We know AI provides both opportunities and challenges for you as you engage in coursework and prepare for your post-WashU life, and we are pleased to share a first wave of new resources as one method of support. AI Literacy for the WashU Scholar Canvas module First, we are investing in the skills and understanding you will need to use AI thoughtfully and responsibly through the new AI Literacy for the WashU Scholar module in Canvas. This short, self-paced module is a first step toward providing all WashU students access to a shared foundation for understanding how AI works, how to critically evaluate its outputs, and how to apply these tools through guided learning activities using university-supported genAI platforms. Your faculty instructors may assign the module as a part of their course. You may also choose to self-enroll. Access to new genAI tools Alongside our first campus-wide AI literacy program, we are pleased to introduce free university-supported genAI tools. Gemini for EducationNotebookLM More information on these tools, including details for access and sign-in, can be found at ai.washu.edu. Beyond these foundational offerings, the new +AI academic initiative will bring faculty and students together to navigate the growing role of AI in your academic experience and post-graduation path. While training in emerging technologies and tools is key, it cannot replace the authentic expertise that will allow you to engage in creative and analytical thinking independent of and beyond the capabilities of generative AI. We welcome your feedback on the +AI initiatives. Over the course of the semester, look for more opportunities to take part in our ongoing conversation about artificial intelligence. Best wishes as you start your spring semester, The Office of the Provost |
Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Initiatives