https://msucerl.org/cmse101/tags/synthesis/Recent content in Synthesis on AI and Society CourseHugoen-usTue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/readings/week-07/Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/readings/week-07/<h2 id="week-7-midterm-review--synthesis">Week 7: Midterm Review &amp; Synthesis</h2> <p><strong>Focus:</strong> Integration of Weeks 1-6 concepts</p> <hr> <h2 id="-review-readings">📚 Review Readings</h2> <h3 id="key-concepts-to-review">Key Concepts to Review</h3> <ol> <li> <p><strong>AI Fundamentals</strong> (Weeks 1-2)</p> <ul> <li>What is AI/ML? How systems are trained.</li> <li>Key terminology and basic processes</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Ethics and Governance</strong> (Weeks 3-4)</p> <ul> <li>Bias and fairness definitions</li> <li>Policy approaches and regulatory frameworks</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Societal Impact</strong> (Weeks 5-6)</p> <ul> <li>Economic implications and employment</li> <li>Domain-specific applications</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3 id="study-materials">Study Materials</h3> <ul> <li>Glossary of key terms</li> <li>Summary charts and timelines</li> <li>Review questions from previous weeks</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="-reflection-questions">💭 Reflection Questions</h2> <ol> <li>How have your views on AI and society evolved over the past 6 weeks?</li> <li>What are the most important ethical challenges we face?</li> <li>How do technical, policy, and societal factors interconnect?</li> </ol> <hr> <h2 id="-midterm-preparation">📝 Midterm Preparation</h2> <ul> <li>Review all weekly reading discussion prompts</li> <li>Revisit case studies from weeks 1-6</li> <li>Prepare examples to illustrate key concepts</li> <li>Formulate your own perspective on AI and society issues</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="-related-assessment">🔗 Related Assessment</h2> <p>See <a href="https://msucerl.org/cmse101/assignments/midterm/">Midterm Assessment</a> for details on the midterm exam format and expectations.</p>https://msucerl.org/cmse101/readings/week-12/Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/readings/week-12/<h2 id="week-12-student-projects--synthesis">Week 12: Student Projects &amp; Synthesis</h2> <p><strong>Focus:</strong> Student-led explorations and integration of course concepts</p> <hr> <h2 id="-project-resources">📚 Project Resources</h2> <h3 id="research--writing-support">Research &amp; Writing Support</h3> <ul> <li>How to find credible sources on AI and society topics</li> <li>Fact-checking and verification strategies for AI claims</li> <li>Structure for policy briefs and research reports</li> <li>Citation guidelines (Chicago Manual of Style, APA, MLA)</li> </ul> <h3 id="presentation-skills">Presentation Skills</h3> <ul> <li>Presenting technical information to non-technical audiences</li> <li>Visual design principles for slides</li> <li>Crafting compelling arguments with evidence</li> <li>Handling questions and disagreements respectfully</li> </ul> <h3 id="topic-ideas">Topic Ideas</h3> <p>Students may choose from:</p>