Lightning Talks & Networking

AI & Advanced Computationally Enhanced Research Approaches

March 6, 2026 11:15am – 12:45pm

Anchor Room, URI Welcome Center

Hosts: The URI Office of Research Development and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Computational Research (IACR).

Intended Audience: Faculty and graduate researchers

Hear from URI Researchers who have harnessed AI and Advanced Computation to enhance research in multiple disciplines. Included will be lightning talks from: 

• Alina Barnett – Assistant Professor, Computer Science
• Peter Liu – Assistant Professor, Mathematics
• Nic Fisk – Assistant Professor, CELS
• Deborah Ferguson – Assistant Professor, ECBE, Engineering
• Cecile Cres – Computational Scientist, IACR
• Yana Hrytsenko, Post Doctoral Fellow, CELS

Talks will begin at 11:15am, followed by networking and snacks. The goal is to provide inspiration and support for those who are just beginning to think about using AI and/or advanced computational approaches in their research in any discipline. The talks will be 3 minutes each, with about 1-2 minutes of questions. 

Space is limited. Please register by Thursday, February 26, 2026 to reserve a seat and help us order snacks.