Share Your AI Story with the Dietrich Community
Have you experimented with AI tools in your research or teaching? Discovered something that actually works? Hit a frustrating roadblock? We want to hear about it.
AI Bites are short, honest contributions from graduate students and faculty across the Dietrich School who are exploring AI in their academic work. Whether you're a beginner sharing your first experience or an experienced user with advanced tips, your perspective matters.
The best part? We provide editorial support, and direct contributors receive $100 as thanks for sharing their expertise with the community.
What We're Looking For
Your AI Bite can explore any aspect of artificial intelligence in graduate education. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Research & Scholarship
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Tools or techniques that have enhanced your research (coding, analysis, writing, literature reviews)
How you're using AI to develop research ideas or proposals
Interaction strategies that work better than others
Tools you've tried that you wouldn't recommend (and why)
- Teaching & Learning
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Your thoughts on AI's role in graduate courses, seminars, or comprehensive exams
Experiences incorporating (or prohibiting) AI tools in your teaching
How AI is being addressed in pedagogical training
- Community & Resources
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People or sources you turn to for AI advice and guidance
Helpful ideas and writing you've discovered
- Concerns & Ethics
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Your concerns about AI's impact on education or scholarship
How ethical issues (ownership, equity, access) are being addressed
Impact on research methodologies or creative processes
Ideas for developing solutions or guidelines
Don't see your idea here? That's fine! These are just suggestions. If you're thinking about AI in graduate education, we want to hear from you!
How to Contribute
We offer two ways to share your story, depending on your time and preferences:
Write or Record It Yourself
Perfect if you enjoy writing or want full control over your message.
- Written pieces: About 500 words (images and screenshots welcome!)
- Video contributions: 2-5 minutes
- What you get
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$100 honorarium for your contribution
Professional visibility and networking opportunities
Impact on an important school-wide conversation
Editorial support and guidance from our team
Help with video formatting and editing if needed
Let Us Help You Create It
Great if you have ideas but limited time, or if you'd prefer a collaborative approach.
We'll work with you to:
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Discuss and develop your ideas
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Help write the piece based on our conversation
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Conduct and edit an interview into a short video
- What you get
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Full attribution and credit for your ideas
No time pressure or writing stress
Professional support throughout the process
Still Not Sure?
Remember, AI Bites don't need to be perfect or polished. We're looking for authentic experiences and honest reflections. Your 'failed' experiment might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. Your beginner questions might spark important conversations.
The goal is sharing and learning together, not impressing anyone. If you're thinking about AI in your graduate work, you already have something valuable to contribute.
Ready to Submit?
We review submissions on a rolling basis, so there's no deadline pressure. When you're ready to submit, please include:
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Your name (as you'd like it to appear)
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Pronouns
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Department and program
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University profile link (if you have one)
Use the submission form below to get started.
Questions? Email us at gains@pitt.edu. We're here to help make the process as smooth as possible.