A panel for the 2025-26 Language Institute Series on AI and Research in Language Studies
3:00 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026
1418 Van Hise Hall
Refreshments will be served!
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Panelists
A Peek Behind the Curtain: The Physical, Virtual, and Cultural Realities of AI
Anna Haensch, Research Associate Professor, Data Science Institute; Associate Director, Digital Scholarship Hub, UW–Madison Libraries
Understanding Research Data Policy and AI Tools
Jennifer Patiño, Digital Scholarship Coordinator, UW–Madison Libraries
IRB Considerations for Using AI in Human Research
Casey Pellien, Associate Director, Minimal Risk Research, UW–Madison Institutional Review Boards Office & Lisa Wilson, Director, UW–Madison Institutional Review Boards Office
About the panel: This panel brings together experts from the UW–Madison Data Science Institute, Libraries, and Institutional Review Boards Office to discuss ethical considerations related to the use of generative AI in research, and to share information about local resources and policies related to the use of AI throughout the research cycle. The panelists will address evolving research norms, responsible use practices, and institutional resources and expectations. The session will include time for questions and discussion. All are welcome!
Sponsors
Language Institute, Doctoral Program in Second Language Acquisition, and Language Sciences
Contact
Dianna Murphy, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Accommodations
We are committed to inclusive and accessible programming. To request an accommodation for this event, please contact Jana Martin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, three business days in advance.