AI in Research and Education Workshop

AIRE 2025 – AI in Research and Education Workshop

Connecting people and practice to turn AI into measurable gains across healthcare, education, cybersecurity, and beyond. A focused, one-day workshop on how modern AI transforms research and teaching practice, from literature triage and data analysis to assessment, ethics, and trustworthy deployment.

Augusta, Georgia • November 21, 2025 • In‑person

Overview

AIRE 2025 is a local event that brings together faculty, students, and staff from every discipline to explore how AI can advance research, teaching, and societal impact. As AI tools become ubiquitous, AIRE provides a forum to share work, meet collaborators, and discuss responsible, human-centered AI.

The program features 20-minute talks (15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A) and posters across four tracks: AI in Healthcare, AI in Education, AI in Cybersecurity, and Applied AI. We welcome contributions from all fields—STEM, health sciences, social sciences, the arts, business, and beyond—at any stage, from early prototypes to deployed systems.

How to participate: Submit a short abstract, indicate your presentation type (Talk or Poster), and select one primary track. If your work doesn't clearly fit a single track, choose the closest option and suggest others.

Key Dates

  • Submission deadline (talks, posters)
  • Notifications
  • Camera‑ready / slide links due
  • Workshop day

Add to Calendar

Download AIRE-2025.ics and import into your calendar.

Call for Participation

We welcome 20-minute talks (15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A) and posters.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • AI in Healthcare
  • AI in Education
  • AI in Cybersecurity
  • Applied AI

How to submit: Email the organizers with your title, a short abstract (2–4 sentences), presentation type (Talk or Poster), and track (choose one of the four above). If your work doesn’t clearly fit one track, select the closest option and suggest other track(s) in your message. Slides and posters will be requested from accepted authors prior to the event.

Authors of selected submissions will be scheduled in the talk sessions or the poster session.

Program

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08:30–09:00Check‑in & CoffeeBadges, wifi, poster setup.
09:00–09:20Welcome & OpeningWorkshop chairs; goals & logistics.
09:20–10:00KeynoteTBD speakerPutting AI to Work in Research & Education
10:00–10:15Break

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Venue & Travel

Location

Georgia Cyber Center – Plug 'n' Play Room
100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA 30901

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Parking : Parking is available on the Nathan Deal Campus for Innovation in the adjacent parking deck for $1.25/hour or $7 all day. The parking deck is cashless and accepts all major credit cards. It is located at the front of the campus and can be accessed from 11th Street or Grace Hopper Lane. The Georgia Cyber Center is not able to provide validated parking passes. For more details please follow this link: https://www.gacybercenter.org/facility/map-directions/.

Hotels (nearby)

The main hotel for the conference is the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. The hotel is about 200 meters away from Georgia Cyber Center, and the shortest walk is on the scenic Augusta Riverwalk that runs along the Savannah River.

Other options include:

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Registration

General

Registration is free but required. Please register by Nov 14, 2025.

Register via Google Form

Sponsorship

Organizations can support the symposium through tiered sponsorships:

  • Platinum – $5,000
  • Gold – $2,500
  • Silver – $1,000

Sponsorships will help cover event costs and increase student participation. Sponsors will receive logo placement on the symposium website, program guide, and presentation materials.

Sponsors & Partners

The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences (SCCS), Augusta University aims to provide high-engagement, state-of-the-art technology education and research across its computer science, information technology and cybersecurity disciplines. SCCS is uniquely positioned within multiple facilities at Augusta University, including the prestigious Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center. Through strong partnerships, SCCS impacts K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, government, and the business community. These collaborations foster cutting-edge cybersecurity research, workforce development, and entrepreneurial innovation, positioning Augusta as a national hub for talent in the cyber industry.

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Organizing Committee

Hisham Daoud
Chair, Augusta University
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Jieqiong Zhao
Vice-Chair, Augusta University
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Arman Adibi
Steering Committee, Augusta University
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Email Dr. Adibi
Gokila Dorai
Steering Committee, Augusta University
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Email Dr. Dorai
Shungeng Zhang
Steering Committee, Augusta University
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Email Dr. Zhang

FAQ

Posters

The posters must be formatted to be up to 48×42 inches (Height x Width). Please post it before the welcome reception.

Slides

Slides for presentations shall be sent to the organizer's email by Nov 14, 2025.