Virtual Love Data Week Events
Virtual Love Data Week Events

AI in Action: Innovation Across the Big Ten
Participants: Indiana University, University of Minnesota, University of Michigan, UCLA
Join us for an engaging showcase of cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects and research from across the Big Ten Academic Alliance. This session highlights how AI is being applied to solve real-world problems across disciplines — from increasing productivity around reporting to analyzing qualitative data to enhance the effectiveness of educational tools. You'll hear from practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Whether you're just beginning to explore artificial intelligence or deeply involved in the field, this showcase offers fresh insights, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with innovators shaping the future.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — 2pm EST | 1pm CST | 10am PST
Big Ten Academic Alliance Contacts
Lori Frost
Program Manager
Programs Team
Phone: (217) 333-9228
Danielle F. LeFaivre
Program Coordinator
Programs Team
Phone: (217) 300-4063
Institutional Coordinators
Illinois – Amy Edwards & Michelle Rome
Indiana – Bridgett Milner
Iowa – Matthew Anson
Maryland – Michelle Appel
Michigan – Ryan Thomas
Michigan State – Bethan Cantwell
Minnesota – Andrew Wilson
Nebraska – Jason Casey
Northwestern – Debbie Crimmins
Ohio State – Maureen Henry
Oregon – Travis Shea
Penn State – Jennifer Valcin
Purdue – Stephanie Dykhuizen & Andrea Pluckebaum
Rutgers – Laura Palumbo & Glenn Oldis
USC – Andrzej Rutkowski
Washington – Erin Guthrie
Wisconsin - Beth Helmueller-Perkins
