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Curriculum and Learning Task Force

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both challenges and opportunities for higher education. To proactively respond, the Data, AI and Computing Initiative, in partnership with ND Learning, established a Task Force on Data, AI and Computing Integration in and for Curriculum and Learning. The purpose of this task force is to explore and make recommendations on if and how AI and computing should be thoughtfully and strategically integrated into the university’s academic offerings. The goal is to prepare students for an AI-infused world and to support faculty in responding to and/or innovating with AI and computational tools in their teaching.

During fall 2025 and early spring 2026, the task force will consider what new courses, programs, and degrees might be advisable at the undergraduate and graduate level, and what services, training, or tools are needed to support faculty and students in the effective and ethical use of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment. It will not consider any existing programs or curricula, only new offerings. 

Task Force Members

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    Patrick Flynn

    Task Force Co-Chair, Undergraduate Lead

    Fritz Duda Family Professor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering

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  2. Michael Hildreth

    Michael Hildreth

    Task Force Co-Chair, Graduate Lead

    Dean of the Graduate School; Associate Provost and Vice President for Graduate Studies; Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

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  3. Ahmed Abbasi

    Ahmed Abbasi

    Academic Director of the Ph.D. Program in Analytics, Mendoza College of Business; Joe and Jane Giovanini Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations

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  4. John Behrens

    John Behrens

    Director, Technology & Digital Studies Program and Office of Digital Strategy, College of Arts & Letters; Professor of the Practice

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    Mark Caprio

    Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy

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    Michael Ferdig

    Professor, Biological Sciences

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    Robert Goulding

    Associate Professor, Program of Liberal Studies; Director, Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values

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    Jeffrey Harden

    Andrew J. McKenna Family College Professor of Political Science

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    Christian Matthes

    Professor, Department of Economics

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    Ryan McClarren

    Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

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    Ronald Metoyer

    Vice President and Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning; Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

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    Michael Niemier

    Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

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    Robert Rosenbaum

    Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Applied Computational Math & Statistics

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    Brett Savoie

    Coyle Mission Collegiate Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Director, Scientific Artificial Intelligence Initiative

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    Kasey Swanke

    Associate Advising Professor; Associate Director, Undergraduate Major in Global Affairs

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    Douglas Thain

    Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

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  17. Anthony Tsiantis

    Undergraduate Student

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    Victoria Woodard

    Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Applied Computational Math & Statistics

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    Heng Xu

    Professor, IT, Analytics and Operations

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