UB Tech Talk Video Podcast

(18:53) Hear how UB faculty are researching and shaping the groundwork for generative AI in the classroom. UB’s Interim Vice President & Chief Information Officer Bruce Pitman and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Graham Hammill discuss the work of UB’s AI Seed Fund Projects and the Generative AI Task Force.  Published July 22, 2024. 

(25:23) UBIT Unix Systems Administrator Logan Merrill joins Brice Bible for an important discussion on technology and accessibility. Hear how technology impacts Logan’s life everyday as someone with a visual impairment, how Logan and UB strive to develop systems accessible for all, and how AI is already making a difference for accessibility. Published February 22, 2024. 

(20:22) Peter Elkin, UB Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics, joins Brice Bible to discuss how technology plays an imperative role in biomedical informatics, UB’s role in developing a national COVID-19 database, and how AI will help doctors in the future with health care. Published February 15, 2024. 

(28:20) Former UB alum and founder of The Beckage Firm, Jennifer Beckage, joins Brice Bible to discuss Jennifer's career in technology and law, how UB can protect themselves from cyber threats, and how the law has evolved over the years with data breaches. Published February 7, 2024. 

(29:09) Brice Bible visits the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, Timothy Murphy, at the Brain Museum for a discussion about the important health research happening at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and how data science and technology is making a difference in our communities for health care. Published February 5, 2024. 

(19:27) UB Student Association President, Becky Paul Odionhin, sits down with Brice Bible to discuss Becky’s role as president, how UB is strengthening university communications with technology, and UB’s vision for using augmented reality in the classroom. Published December 18, 2023. 

(20:05) Jessica Kruger, PhD joins Brice Bible for an interesting discussion on AI in the classroom, the role the Faculty Senate IT Committee brings to UB, and a look at classroom technologies that UB offers today and into the future. Published November 15, 2023. 

(17:33) Joe Grupp, Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, joins Brice Bible during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month for an important discussion on cybersecurity protection for the University at Buffalo and how the UB community can protect themselves.   

(27:28) Brice sits down with UB Vice President & Director of Athletics, Mark Alnutt, to discuss the evolution of technology in athletics, how UB Athletics incorporates tech in their current programs, and the future of technology in sports.   

(22:24) Brice is joined by UB’s VP of Research & Economic Development Venu Govindaraju to discuss UB’s rich history with AI research, how UB is leading the way in AI development for good, and how AI will change education in the future. Published August 7, 2023.

(17:51) Brice sits down with UB Council Student Representative and “Boombox Guy” A.J. Franklin to discuss A.J.’s career, the importance of Wi-Fi on campus, and the future of technology for students. Published May 12, 2023.