- 18
- Episodes
- Bi-weekly
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- 2025
- First episode
About AI Exchange @ UVA Substack Podcast
The AI Exchange @ UVA is a biweekly newsletter and podcast exploring how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping teaching, research, personal productivity, and operations at the University of Virginia. aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Ryan Wright
- Category
- education · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 18 Sept 2025
- Latest episode
- 24 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
24 Sept 2026
AI Literacy Is Only the Beginning
My guest is Leo Lo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoslo/), Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Virginia and Special Advisor to the Provost on AI Literacy. He co-founded the AI Literacy and Action Lab with Christa Acampora, Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. His work includes the Universal AI Literacy Framework and the Archival AI Protocol. In this episode: * AI literacy versus AI fluency: why everyone needs a common foundation, while each discipline must determine what deeper expertise looks like. * The library’s role in the AI era: helping people find, evaluate, and verify information as AI changes how knowledge is accessed. * From framework to action: developing technical knowledge, ethical awareness, critical thinking, practical skills, and an understanding of AI’s societal impact. * Preserving human judgment: using AI without surrendering the critical thinking and judgment that meaningful learning requires. * Starting something you can stop: protecting provenance, attribution, and institutional control when archival materials are used by AI systems. Links: * UVA’s AI Literacy and Action Lab (https://library.virginia.edu/ai/lab) * AI Literacy for All: A Universal Framework (https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ulls_fsp/213/) * The UVA Archival AI Protocol (https://library.virginia.edu/ai/shared-practice) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Sept 2026
AI in the Emergency Room: When the Stakes Are Real
My guests are Dr. Thomas Hartka (https://uvahealth.com/providers/Thomas-Hartka-1538483367), Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Interim Vice Chair of the Emergency Medicine Research Office, and Dr. R. Andrew Taylor (https://med.virginia.edu/emergency-medicine/faculty/full-time-faculty/r-andrew-taylor-md-mhs/), Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair of Research and Innovation at UVA. “The best results I get from AI are not when I turn my brain off. It’s when I’m actually thinking harder because I’m using AI.” Dr. Thomas Hartka In this episode: * AI in the emergency department: why high stakes and limited time make it the ultimate pressure test. * AI as a clinical thought partner: helping physicians identify risks and make informed decisions. * From car crashes to patient care: using vehicle data and machine learning to predict injuries. * The future of medicine: ambient AI, automated documentation, and the changing role of physicians. * Preparing future doctors: building AI literacy without sacrificing judgment, empathy, or human connection. Links * UVA’s Data, AI, and Health Collaboratory (https://datascience.virginia.edu/news/uva-launches-collaboratory-data-ai-and-health) * Research and Innovation in Emergency Medicine (https://med.virginia.edu/emergency-medicine/2026/03/03/expanding-research-innovation-in-emergency-medicine/) * Guiding Principles for AI in Healthcare (https://uvahealth.com/news/doctors-develop-critical-principles-for-future-of-ai-in-healthcare) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
13 Aug 2026
Dean Christa Acampora on what AI reveals about higher education
My guest is Christa Acampora (https://as.virginia.edu/meet-dean), Buckner W. Clay Professor of Philosophy and Dean of UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. In this episode, Dean Acampora takes on the question: what is higher education for when AI can generate the outputs? We also talk about cultivating human judgment and calling out the moments students exercise it. Plus the AI Literacy and Action Lab, Career Design and Discovery, and her advice for students, faculty and staff. “AI is a powerful tool that can fundamentally advance teaching, learning and discovery, and its ubiquity and growth really mean that we have to embrace it rather than resist it. I want every student to learn how to use it critically, practically, and in the service of their own education and formation.” In this episode: * Why AI forces the question higher education has avoided: when it can generate a student’s outputs, what are we really trying to do? * Judgment as the superpower: identifying what matters, giving an answer for why, and calling out the moments when students exercise it. * Inside the AI Literacy and Action Lab (https://library.virginia.edu/ai/lab), the College’s joint venture with the UVA Library: hands-on judgment practice for students and a sandbox for faculty. * Career Design and Discovery arrives in the first-year experience: not what should I do with my life, but what kind of life do I want to lead? * Advice from the Dean’s desk for first-years, faculty, and staff. Links · Q&A: In the AI age, why are the humanities still relevant? (https://news.virginia.edu/content/qa-ai-age-why-are-humanities-still-relevant) (UVA Today) · The AI Literacy and Action Lab (https://library.virginia.edu/ai/lab) (UVA Library) · Career Design and Discovery (https://as.virginia.edu/news/arts-sciences-launches-innovative-career-design-and-discovery-initiative-undergrads) (UVA Arts & Sciences) · Can Colleges Make All Their Students “AI Fluent”? (https://www.chronicle.com/article/can-colleges-make-all-their-students-ai-fluent) (The Chronicle of Higher Education) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
24 Jun 2026
Stop Using AI Like Google: Unlocking Clinical Superpowers
In this episode of The AI Exchange, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Trowbridge, an Associate Professor at UVA, to explore how he is empowering the next generation of physicians to actively shape the future of healthcare. Through his groundbreaking 10-day Health Design Sprints, medical students with zero coding experience are transforming from passive AI users into active software builders that can create functional, AI-driven medical education apps from scratch. Discover why healthcare professionals need to stop treating AI as an infallible “oracle” and start engaging with it as a collaborative clinical partner. Plus, Dr. Trowbridge shares a radically simple, actionable method for anyone looking to get started with AI today (hint: it involves stepping away from your keyboard and taking your dog for a walk). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Jun 2026
Agentic AI in Higher Education: Generational Transformation or Existential Crisis?
In this episode of The AI Exchange at UVA, host Ryan is joined by McIntire School of Commerce's Chief Information Officer Bryan Lewis and Associate Professor Reza Mousavi to break down the rapid shift from passive chatbots to autonomous, action-oriented AI agents. Driven by insights from UVA student Varun, the panel tackles the fallout of "Einstein," a rogue AI agent that completely bypassed human student effort on Canvas, and wrestles with whether online education can survive the agentic shift. From the terrifying reality of AI choosing to lie and deceive to the critical need for an "AI harness," this episode explores the massive data security risks, the degradation of student critical thinking skills, and how universities must fundamentally change the social contract of learning to survive. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
15 May 2026
Podcast: Josh Baller and Jackie Huband Talk the Future with Research Computing @ UVA
UVA is transforming research by making advanced AI and computational tools easily accessible to faculty, guided by two world-class on-campus experts: Dr. Josh Baller (https://cio.virginia.edu/people/josh-baller) and Dr. Jackie Huband (https://www.rc.virginia.edu/about/people/huband/). Dr. Baller, the Associate Vice President for Research Computing, brings a diverse research background spanning mathematics and genetics. Dr. Huband, the Assistant Director of the Data Analytics Center, leverages her extensive experience as both a former defense contractor programmer and a tenured computer science faculty member. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
28 Apr 2026
Podcast: Mona Kasra on AI and Trust (Episode 15)
Topic: AI is making fake images easier to produce, but the bigger challenge is protecting trust and judgment in a world where seeing is no longer believing. Mona Kasra (https://drama.virginia.edu/people/mona-kasra), Associate Professor of Digital Media Design, brings together visual culture, creative practice, and democratic life to examine how AI is reshaping the way we see, interpret, and trust images. She explains how the next step is building visual AI literacy strong enough to protect trust without giving up on truth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
18 Mar 2026
Podcast: Piers Gelly and Kenny Fountain, AI and Writing (Episode 14)
Topic: AI is changing how students write, but the bigger challenge is helping them think clearly about when to use it, when to resist it, and what writing is actually for. Piers Gelly (https://as.virginia.edu/faculty-profile/piers-gelly) and T. Kenny Fountain (https://english.as.virginia.edu/people/t-kenny-fountain), faculty members in the University of Virginia’s Department of English, explore how generative AI is reshaping the teaching and practice of writing. As large language models change how students draft, revise, and think on the page, they examine what this shift means for voice, authorship, and academic integrity. Through classroom experiments and broader pedagogical frameworks, they highlight both the opportunities and tensions of integrating AI into writing instruction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
5 Mar 2026
Podcast: Lauren Bridges and Xi Yang AI and the Environment (Episode 12)
Topic: AI helps us understand climate change even as it accelerates it, forcing hard choices about how we use technology. Xi Yang (https://evsc.as.virginia.edu/people/xi-yang), an Associate Professor in the University of Virginia’s Department of Environmental Sciences, and Lauren Bridges (https://as.virginia.edu/faculty-profile/lauren-bridges), an Assistant Professor in UVA’s Department of Media Studies, explore how artificial intelligence intersects with the environment. From revealing hidden climate damage in coastal forests to examining the environmental and community impacts of data centers, their work highlights both the promise and the costs of these technologies. Together, they offer perspectives on what responsible AI research looks like as environmental challenges continue to grow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
19 Feb 2026
Podcast: Kelly Doney, UVA's CIO talks AI Transformation (Episode 10)
Topic: The institutions that balance AI innovation with clear guardrails will shape what comes next. Kelly Doney (https://cio.virginia.edu/leadership), UVA’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer, sits at the center of the university’s AI transformation—balancing innovation with privacy, experimentation with fiscal discipline, and research acceleration with institutional responsibility. In a moment defined by rapid breakthroughs and even faster hype cycles, she’s focused on structured pilots, scalable infrastructure, and building the guardrails that allow innovation to thrive safely. For Kelly, AI isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about earning a strategic seat at the table and preparing UVA for long-term impact. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Jan 2026
Podcast: Peter Youngs and Catherine Bradshaw talk AI and Education (Episode 8)
Topic: AI is transforming teaching, learning, and student support, requiring educators and institutions to adapt thoughtfully as the technology evolves. In this edition, Peter Youngs (https://education.virginia.edu/about/directory/peter-youngs) and Catherine P. Bradshaw (https://education.virginia.edu/about/directory/catherine-p-bradshaw) share how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, teacher development, and student well-being. Their conversation explores AI-powered coaching for educators, the use of machine learning in behavioral and mental health interventions, and how universities can responsibly adapt curriculum, research, and policy to support learners in a rapidly changing digital landscape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
9 Jan 2026
Podcast: UVA Students' on AI and Education
Topic: AI is reshaping education and careers, making responsible use and critical thinking essential for students and universities In this edition, we sit down with a diverse group of UVA students from various schools and fields to explore how AI is shaping their world. From classroom learning and research to personal projects and everyday life, they share firsthand experiences and insights into the growing role of AI in education and beyond.Pierce, a student in the McIntire School of Commerce, is currently exploring the world of AI/ML and combining it with business. He is the HackMIT Winner. Reeya, a Jefferson and Echols Scholar at UVA, is the current Curator of TEDxUVA and is the producer of HOOS in STEM. Jason, a computer engineering student, is currently exploring AI safety through his undergraduate research and as the Lead of AI Safety Initiative in ML@UVA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
5 Dec 2025
Podcast: Marc Santugini Talks AI Innovation in the Classroom
Topic: When AI is embraced strategically, it becomes a catalyst for deeper understanding, better feedback, and more equitable learning About Marc: Marc Santugini (https://economics.virginia.edu/people/marc-santugini), an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia, uses innovative teaching methods and technologies—from virtual reality to AI-driven feedback—to make economic theory engaging, accessible, and hands-on for students. By experimenting with tools like Lumiere, individualized TA sessions, and AI agents, he is reimagining large-class instruction to promote deeper critical thinking and highly personalized learning at scale. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Nov 2025
Podcast: Tom Hartvigsen and Steven Johnson Talk about AI Research
Topic: How AI and digital technologies impact youth, healthcare, and online communities. About Tom and Steven: Steven Johnson (https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/faculty/slj6e), a professor at the McIntire School of Commerce, studies how digital technologies and online communities influence people—especially youth—and how algorithms impact information and interaction. Tom Hartvigsen (https://datascience.virginia.edu/people/tom-hartvigsen), an assistant professor at the School of Data Science, focuses on making AI systems in healthcare and other critical domains trustworthy, fair, and context-aware. Together, their work bridges business, data science, and ethics to improve how humans and AI interact. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
31 Oct 2025
Podcast: Chirag Agarwal and Davi Evans Talk Trustworthy AI
Topic: Trustworthy AI depends on ensuring security, privacy, fairness, and explainability. About David & Chirag: David Evans (https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/david-evans), Professor of Computer Science and Olsen Bicentennial Professor of Engineering at UVA, and Chirag Agarwal (https://datascience.virginia.edu/people/chirag-agarwal), Assistant Professor at UVA’s School of Data Science, explore how we can design intelligent systems that are not only powerful — but transparent, ethical, and secure. Dr. Agarwal leads the Aikyam Lab, where his research focuses on building trustworthy, explainable, and fair AI systems. Dr. Evans brings decades of expertise in computer security, privacy, and trustworthy computing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
17 Oct 2025
Podcast: Mark Outten talks AI and Operations (Episode 3)
Topic: AI is turning campus IT into a catalyst for innovation, empowering educators and students to create smarter, more connected learning experiences. About Mark: Mark Outten (https://batten.virginia.edu/people/mark-outten) is leading efforts as Director of IT at UVA’s Batten School to harness AI for everything from streamlining operations to enhancing teaching and research, showing how technology can unlock new possibilities across higher education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Oct 2025
Podcast: Jill Mitchell and Roger Martin Talk AI in the Classroom
Topic: How AI is reshaping accounting education and preparing students with judgment, critical thinking, and adaptability with Jill Mitchell & Roger Martin. About Jill & Roger: Jill Mitchell (https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/faculty/jm9nb) and Roger Martin (https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/faculty/rdm3h) are award-winning educators at UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce who are leading the way in exploring how AI can transform accounting education. With decades of teaching experience and national recognition for their contributions, they are reimagining both the profession and the classroom—using AI to enhance learning, develop students’ critical thinking and judgment, and prepare graduates for success in an evolving, AI-driven business world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
18 Sept 2025
Podcast: Reza Mousavi on Demystifying AI
Topic: Decoding how LLMs think, how humans interact with them, and what makes AI trustworthy with Reza Mousavi About Reza: Reza Mousavi’s research explores both the inner workings of large language models (LLMs) and how humans interact with them. He studies how to make AI more reliable and controllable, compares strengths across models like GPT and LLaMA, and investigates the differences between human and AI cognition in processing language. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiatuva.substack.com (https://aiatuva.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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