Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 PM | Lawrence B | Post Award / Intermediate Presenters: Nathan Layman, University of Idaho, and Bert Baumgaertner, University of IdahoEvery AI tool is limited by two things: the quality of the data underneath it, and the nature of the work itself. Research administration runs on ethical judgment, regulatory interpretation,…
Wednesday, November 11 | 10:45 AM | Platte | Basic/Overview Presenters: Nathan Wiggins, Southern Utah University, and Jessica Robins, Arizona State University Many research administrators aren’t sure how secure AI systems really are, or whether using them puts institutional data at risk. This session explains, in plain terms, how data moves through AI systems and what…
Wednesday, November 11 | 9:00 AM | Lawrence B | Basic/Overview Presenter: Sylvia Bradshaw, Southern Utah University Small research offices of 1–5 people are often treated as the norm. This session challenges that model. Southern Utah University will share how new models developed through the NSF GRANTED program helped it grow its PUI office into a…
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00 PM | Platte | Intermediate Presenter: Barrie Robison, University of IdahoAs RA offices use AI for document review, data extraction, drafting, and policy interpretation, they need practical ways to evaluate AI outputs across many tasks, documents, prompts, and tools. This session shares an emerging AI4RA evaluation framework that covers:
Monday, November 9 | 2:45 PM | Lawrence B | Basic/Overview Presenters: Julie Wenzel, Colorado State University, and Sarah Martonick, University of Idaho Tired of AI tools that buck you off halfway through the task? This interactive session covers the core skills for getting dependable results from AI in daily RA work:
Tuesday, November 10 | 2:45 PM | Confluence C | Basic Presenters: Courtney Wessling, Southern Utah University; Nathan Wiggins, Southern Utah University; Carrie Childs, Southern Utah University; and Alex Hartvigsen, Utah Valley University Post-award work often means juggling a thousand things at once, and finding compliance issues in grant budgets too late makes it worse. This…
Come Learn from the AI4RA Team in Denver!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, and with it, strong guidance on how to use it safely is becoming essential. Through our work with the broader research administration (RA) community, our team has seen a growing need for clear guidance on how, when, and where AI can be used in RA work.
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.
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