AI4RA Tip of the Week #26

High Noon for AI Adoption: Join the AI4RA Sponsored Session in Denver 

Thinking about bringing an AI tool like Vandalizer into your office? Join the AI4RA team for our sponsored session at the 2026 NCURA Region VI/VII Regional Meeting, “Saddle Up for Success,” November 8–11 in Denver, CO. 

High Noon for AI Adoption: Draw Up Your Plan 

Tuesday, November 10 | 10:30 AM | Lawrence A | Sponsored Session 
Presenters: Sarah Martonick, University of Idaho, and Barrie Robison, University of Idaho 
Using an AI tool is one thing. Making it a dependable part of your office’s daily work at the enterprise level takes collaboration and preparation. This session will cover:

  • Why OCR and AI model selection matter for accurate results
  • How RAs can evaluate AI outputs for consistency and accuracy
  • How Vandalizer makes evaluation trackable and repeatable, so you can see how outputs change when models are updated
  • What you need in a “starter kit” to securely and successfully deploy an on-premises AI solution like Vandalizer 

Visit the AI4RA Booth 

Can’t make the session, or want to dig deeper? The AI4RA team will host a sponsored table throughout the entire conference. Stop by any time to ask questions, see a live demonstration of Vandalizer and our other open-source tools, talk through how AI might fit at your institution, or stop if you just want to pick up some swag. No appointment needed! 

Why This Matters for Research Administrators 

Adopting AI successfully takes more than picking a tool. It depends on reliable infrastructure, sound evaluation practices, and planning with IT and leadership. This session and our booth are a chance to get practical answers from the people building and deploying these tools, and to bring a plan back to your office. 

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Share your questions or success stories 

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