ChatGPT as a creative partner for science communication (edition 1) - 2024

This workshop, given by Ben Verhoeven (ERLNMYR) is meant for scientists, researchers, and communicators to enhance their skills with AI language technology. You will collaborate with ChatGPT to generate natural language responses, brainstorm ideas, and develop compelling narratives. You will learn to evaluate the quality of language generated by ChatGPT and understand the ethical considerations. By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical skills and a deeper understanding of ChatGPT’s potential in science communication. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the future of science communication with AI language technology.

Learning outcomes

After having attended this workshop, you will...

• have more background knowledge of language generators and the GPT waves that allows them to understand and use such systems better
• be able to improve your writing prompts to better put them to practical use
• understand the ethical and practical considerations of using language generators.

Competences

An important part of preparing for any further professional step is becoming (more) aware of the competences you have developed and/or want to develop. In the current workshop, the following competences from the UHasselt competency overview are actively dealt with:

• interpersonal competences:
  • written communication
• academic research competences:
  • publication skills
• intellectual competences:
  • problem solving
  • creativity
• personal effectiveness:
  • ethics & integrity

For whom?

• PhD students & postdocs
• 20 places available

When and where?

• March 14, 2024 - 09:30-12:30
• Location: campus Hasselt, building Old Prison, Green room (OG-B1.1Gr)

Preparation?

Before the training, participants will be asked to create a personal account on https://chat.openai.com. Please don't forget to bring your laptop to the session!

Registration?

• Registration is closed.
• As places are limited, registering does not automatically imply that you will be able to participate. You will be notified by email after the registration deadline has passed.
• Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it (cf. cancellation & no-show policy).

Acknowledged as?

• DS BSH: category 'research management & communication skills' - workshop on communication skills
• DS HLS: category 'transferable skills' - (half) a transferable skills course
• DS ST: category 'scientific & generic communication' - course on scientific and generic communication