Edmonton Data Science Community - 📢 AI in Education: The Future of Learning 🎓

Join the Edmonton Data Science Community for an exciting evening with Jillian Kowalchuk, Manager of AI Literacy at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII)! We’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education—from reshaping curricula to enhancing accessibility and learning experiences.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 13th, 2025
📍 Location: NorQuest College, CELT 3-205, 10215 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB

🕔 Schedule:

• Doors Open: 5:30 PM
• Organizer's Presentation: 5:55 - 6:00 PM
• Main Event: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
• Networking: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

🎤 Speaker: Jillian Kowalchuk, Manager of AI Literacy at Amii
🔍 Topic: AI’s Role in K-12 Education

Abstract:
Join us for a compelling exploration of how AI is revolutionizing education, presented through the lens of Amii's AI in K-12 program. This session will dive into how AI is reshaping curricula, improving accessibility, and transforming how knowledge is delivered.

About Jillian:
Jillian Kowalchuk is the Manager of AI Literacy with the Training team at Amii. Jillian previously worked as a junior high and high school humanities teacher before transitioning out of the classroom. She has also worked as an educational consultant and educational researcher. Jillian earned a Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta, as well as a graduate diploma in Interdisciplinary Education from the University of Calgary. She also holds a Master of Education from the University of Toronto in Social Justice Education, specializing in Critical Digital Literacy. Jillian is currently working on her PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Alberta in the Department of Secondary Education, where her research focuses on teachers’ moral agency in the age of Generative AI.

🚀 Why Attend?
✅ Gain insights into AI’s impact on the education sector
✅ Engage in thought-provoking discussions on ethics and accessibility
✅ Network with Edmonton’s data science community

🙌 Sponsors:

• NorQuest College – Supporting education and workforce development in Alberta
• KPMG – Driving innovation and AI solutions across industries

Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn! RSVP now! 🎟️