If you're comfortable with the basics and eager to dive into the cutting edge of generative AI, you're in the right place! This page is packed with in-depth resources, powerful tools, and expert-level insights to help you take your skills to the next level.

Whether you're looking to refine your expertise or stay ahead in this fast-moving field, we've got you covered. Explore advanced materials, discover new techniques, and gain the knowledge you need to innovate and lead in AI.

AI Guidelines

AI technologies have a profound impact on education, research, and the daily lives of the students, faculty, and staff at Ball State University. While we are optimistic about AI, we understand that these technologies bring their own sets of challenges and must be appropriately addressed. Visit our AI Guidelines page to understand our commitment and your responsibilities for AI.

Tools

Unlock advanced AI tools designed for complex applications and high-level projects. From fine-tuning algorithms to optimizing workflows, these resources will empower you to push the limits of what's possible with AI.

Please note: For the best experience and security, we recommend using Ball State’s AI tools, which are designed in partnership with Google to protect your data and privacy. If you choose to use external AI tools, be mindful of what you share. Avoid uploading sensitive, personal, or confidential information to ensure your safety. Always review the terms and privacy policies of third-party platforms before use.

Cardinal DocuQuery is a Ball State-created AI tool built with Google AI technologies. However, it is contained within a private AI cloud, exclusive to Ball State University. As a result, you can use Cardinal DocuQuery to summarize, answer questions, and create new content from documents you upload without worrying about exposing your work to the wider internet. This is a great way to streamline your workload and save yourself time.

Upload a document to DocuQuery and then try these prompts (as applicable):

  • Summarize the key points of this document
  • What are the main arguments presented in this document?
  • Outline the due dates in this document
  • Create a bullet point list of the main findings
  • Extract the contact information from this document

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Need space to build and test your ideas? CloudLab allows you to request access to Ball State's Google Cloud Platform, giving you a secure environment to develop projects and explore cloud computing.

CloudLab should be used by technically advanced students, faculty, and staff who know about cloud computing and need a significant amount of computing power to complete projects. Submit a request to get your own space on Cloud Lab and start developing a project—like setting up a data analysis environment or experimenting with machine learning tools.

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GrantsAI searches major grant databases to find funding opportunities that match your research interests. It can also connect you with other faculty members at Ball State who share similar research goals.

Type in your research area, such as “environmental science,” and let GrantsAI find potential grants and collaborators for you.

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As you continue with your exploration of artificial intelligence tools, we encourage you to check out these resources to expand your knowledge. Through these courses, you will dive deeper into the possibilities when using AI, and the following resources will prepare you for further discussions and ideas surrounding the fast-moving innovation of artificial intelligence.

Training and Courses for Advanced Users

Gen AI Skills to Drive Productivity - This learning path, created with a variety of Udemy content, is designed for any employee interested in developing skills to enhance communication, optimize productivity, and improve time management. This path can easily be customized to include role-specific applications of GenAI across various roles and industries.

Audience – All users with previous AI experience
Learning Time – 4 hours

Google Cloud Skills Boost Courses - With 980+ learning activities to choose from, Google Cloud has designed a comprehensive catalog with advanced learners in mind. The catalog consists of a variety of activity formats for you to pick from. Choose from bite-size individual labs or multi-module courses that consist of videos, documents, labs, and quizzes. These labs give you temporary credentials to actual cloud resources, so you can learn Google Cloud using the real thing. Earn badges for what you complete, define, track, and measure your success with Google Cloud!

Audience – Curious learners with prior AI knowledge
Learning Time – Dependent upon course chosen

Artificial Intelligence for Beginners - A Curriculum - This is a course hosted by Microsoft for learners to gain practical knowledge and skills in AI tools. This course’s content focuses on users with experience in technology and computer science backgrounds. Learners will participate in course modules to build their skills and knowledge about neural networks and deep learning, TensorFlow and PyTorch, neural architectures, and even less popular AI approaches, such as Genetic Algorithms and Multi-Agent Systems.

Audience – Advanced users with prior technical skills and knowledge
Learning Time – 12 weeks to complete the course