This workshop will cover three Rowan AI-approved generators including:

Microsoft Copilot (11am-11:15am, Adobe Firefly 11:15-11:30am, Google Gemini 11:30-11:45am) 

Faculty: Mercedes Byrd, Problem-based Learning Librarian and Dr. James Martin II, Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Microsoft Copilot: 

Discover Microsoft Copilot's academic applications in this brief hands-on introduction. We'll demonstrate accessing Copilot through our institutional Office 365 environment with a focused example of using it to analyze research data in Excel and generate summary insights. Participants will learn about additional capabilities including document drafting in Word, presentation creation in PowerPoint, and email management. The workshop addresses when Copilot is most effective and concludes with clear guidance on documenting AI assistance in academic work per institutional requirements. By the end, attendees will understand how to integrate Copilot into their workflow while maintaining proper attribution practices.

Adobe Firefly: 

Adobe Firefly enables AI-powered visual creation for academic purposes. This quick-start workshop (15 mins) shows participants how to access Firefly through our institutional Adobe Creative Cloud and demonstrates creating a custom infographic for a research presentation. We'll explore additional applications including concept diagrams, presentation graphics, and educational visuals. The session emphasizes understanding when AI-generated images are appropriate for academic use and covers essential attribution requirements for Firefly-created content in publications and presentations. Participants will leave confident in accessing the tool, understanding its academic applications, and properly crediting AI-generated visuals in their scholarly work.

Google Gemini: 

This 15-minute introduction will help participants access Google's Gemini AI through our institutional account and understand its role in academic work. We'll demonstrate a live example of using Gemini to synthesize research literature on a specific topic, showing how to craft effective prompts and evaluate responses. Participants will see examples of additional use cases including research question generation, data interpretation, and writing assistance. The session concludes with essential guidance on citing AI assistance according to institutional policies, including proper disclosure in academic papers and presentations. Attendees will leave knowing how to access Gemini, when it's most useful, and how to acknowledge its use appropriately.