October 6 Schedule
Location: Faculty Center for Excellence (PL-4005)
| Time | Track 1 (PL-4005) | Track 2 (PL-4005A) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Welcome and Breakfast | |
| 9:30 am - 10:15 am | Keynote - Dr. Thomas DeFanti, Co-PI, National Research Platform [Zoom] | |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break | |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 pm | What are Research Computing Resources [Zoom] - JupyterHub - Pegasus - Open OnDemand - NAIRR | What is CIP Fellows (Cyberinfrastructure Professionals) and SCIPE (Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professional Ecosystem) Program |
| 11:15 pm - 12:00 pm | CIP Fellow Showcase | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm | CSU Research Computing Technology Alliance (RCTA) Meeting [Zoom] | Cyberinfrastructure Professional (CIP) Fellows Meeting |
| 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Posters and Campus Research Projects Presentation | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | CSU SCIPE/Research Computing Support Visioning Session [Zoom] | Cyberinfrastructure Professional (CIP) Fellows Campus Tour |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Reception/Networking |
October 7 Schedule
Immersive and Accessible Technology Expo
Location: Pfau Library and Performing Arts
| Time | Location | Immersive and Accessible Technology | Faculty / Staff / Student Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | PA 138 | Motion Capture Demo | Professor, Kristi Papailler Yutong Liu Assistant Professor, Martim Galvao |
| 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Pfau Library 1st Floor | Unitree Robot Demo with Li-DAR Tips and Tricks with Blender
| Yutong Liu Kevin Cleppe
Francisco Casillas |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Pfau Library 1st Floor | Artificial Intelligence Character for autism Students | Professor Chad Sweeney Student Assistant Licet Torres |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | PL 003 | Immersive Learning Lab, Virtual Reality experience -Performing Arts Center Safety Training Demo -Biology Virtual Reality | James Trotter Bobby Laudeman |
| 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | PA 138 | Motion Capture Demo . | Professor, Kristi Papailler Assistant Professor, Martim Galvao |
October 8 Schedule
Get Ready to Take off with PILOT (Process Improvement and Lean Operations Team)
Location: ITS Training Services/Staff Development Center
| Time | Process Improvement | Preview of New Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | From Compliance to Excellence: What is PILOT (Process Improvement and Lean Operations Team) | |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Introduction to Lean Six Sigma | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Process Improvement Pitstop with PILOT (Department sign up) Process Improvement Pitstop Worksheet | Teams Phone Overview |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Process Improvement Pitstop with PILOT (Department sign up) Process Improvement Pitstop Worksheet | Teams Phone Training and Q&A |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Process Improvement Pitstop with PILOT (Department sign up) Process Improvement Pitstop Worksheet | ServiceNow: The New Campus Service Management System |
October 9 Schedule
Open AI Day
Location: SMSU South Theater SUS-107 | PDC Zoom
Sign up to be on a panel to share your ChatGPT stories. For the Open AI Day events, it is encouraged that participants bring a laptop or mobile device to the sessions that they are planning to attend.
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Building an AI-Empowered University Discover how AI is being implemented at CSUSB and learn about practical use cases from your ITS team. Gain insights into the CSU’s partnership with OpenAI and how this collaboration is advancing innovation across the CSU. |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | AI Champions – Building Internal Expertise Whether you are a first time user or use ChatGPT daily, come learn about advanced capabilities and best practices on how to leverage ChatGPT for your work and personal lives. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or mobile devices to try prompts in real time. |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | AI Isn’t the Future, You Are (Students-Focused Session) What will your future be like? Learn about new functionalities in ChatGPT such as study mode and student prompt pack. Hear about how to use AI tools ethically and safely, and for career planning and readiness. Pizza will be served. |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | AI in the Classroom (Faculty-Focused Session) Hear from CSUSB faculty members about how they are using AI in their classrooms, along with insights from the OpenAI team on emerging trends in higher education. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Fadi Muheidat, Director of the Teaching Resource Center and Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Technical Deep Dive – Building Workflows & Developing with the API Are you an advanced user? Interested in more advanced use of ChatGPT? Come do a deeper dive with the OpenAI team and learn how to build workflows, integrators, agentic flow and how to develop with API. |
For Students
Share Your Story at October Tech!
Have you been using ChatGPT or creating your own GPTs to study, stay organized, spark creativity, or solve everyday challenges? We want to hear from you! As part of October Tech, we’re highlighting student voices and experiences with AI tools.
If your story is selected, you’ll have the opportunity to give a short 5–10 minute presentation to showcase how you’ve been using these tools in your academic or personal life. This is a great chance to inspire others, share your creativity, and be part of shaping the conversation about AI on campus.
Use this form to tell us about your experience.
For Faculty & Staff
Be Part of October Tech: Share How You Use ChatGPT
From improving workflows to enhancing teaching and research, faculty and staff across campus are finding innovative ways to use ChatGPT and create custom GPTs. As part of October Tech, we’re inviting you to share your experience.
Selected proposals will be featured in a session where presenters will have 5–10 minutes to highlight how they’ve incorporated ChatGPT or custom GPTs into their work. This is a great opportunity to showcase your approach, exchange ideas with colleagues, and help build a stronger AI-enabled community at CSUSB.
Use this form below to submit your idea.