Artificial Intelligence Hub

The AI Hub seeks to leverage the talents of faculty, students and staff across the university for innovations in teaching and research in order to position Towson University as a leader.

The AI Hub will serve as a one-stop academic center for faculty and student research and pedagogical advancement in artificial intelligence. It will host an AI resource depot, bringing together AI-related resources from across the campus.

The AI Hub is developing multiple initiatives, which are being phased in over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year.

AI Hub Initiatives

The TU AI Hub is advancing the applications of AI on teaching and research through a new interdisciplinary faculty initiative hosted by FACET.

Program Highlights

  • Two Fellows Per College, Per Year: One focused on teaching, one on research.
  • Collaborative Workspace: Fellows work in FACET (Cook Library, Smith Hall)
  • Train-the-Trainer Model: Each cohort mentors the next, building sustainable expertise.
  • Interdisciplinary Community: Fellows join a cross-campus network to share and grow AI practices.
  • College Champions: Fellows lead AI efforts and connect faculty and students to opportunities.

The TU AI Hub will expand interdisciplinary opportunities for students to explore and apply AI through research, coursework, and community collaboration.

Program Highlights

  • Research Opportunities: Undergraduate and graduate students work with
  • Faculty AI Fellows in Research during summer projects focused on AI applications.
  • Skill-Building Workshops: Topics include research design, IRB approval, data analysis, and dissemination.
  • Course-Based Research (CUREs): Faculty AI Fellows in Teaching collaborate with FACET’s CURE Fellow to embed research experiences into undergraduate courses.
  • Career-Ready Training: Fellows partner with community organizations to identify AI competencies across disciplines and develop student training materials.

The TU AI Hub is developing an AI training course to build students’ general literacy and discipline-specific competencies in AI — preparing them to use emerging technologies ethically and effectively.

Program Highlights

  • AI Foundations: Students learn to use AI as a tool for learning, research, and creative innovation.
  • Ethical and Responsible Use: Emphasis on informed, intentional engagement with AI technologies.
  • Career-Aligned Skills: Course content shaped in collaboration with the Career Center to reflect real-world AI competencies.
  • Future Workshops and Modules: Additional training opportunities will be developed to support evolving career needs.

The TU AI Hub is building a centralized repository of AI teaching, research and learning resources to support campus-wide innovation.

Resource Highlights

  • Faculty Innovations: Includes AI-integrated course designs, pedagogical strategies, and OER materials. 
  • Student Curriculum: Features AI literacy and competency-building content developed in collaboration with Cook Library and Faculty AI Fellows. 
  • Research and Publications: Showcases AI-related initiatives and scholarly work across disciplines. 
  • Open Access: All resources will be available to TU faculty and students for teaching, learning, and exploration. 

AI Faculty Fellows

Zachary Price

AI Teaching Fellow — College of Education

Zachary Price

The Artificial Intelligence Hub is funded by the Resource Planning and Advisory Committee (RPAC Strategic Initiatives Committee).

 

Contact Information

AI Hub Organizers

Samuel Collins
Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Dr. Samuel Collins
Location
CLA, Room 3334
Phone
410-704-3199
Email
scollins@towson.edu

AI Hub Organizer

Liyan Song
Dept. of Learning Technologies, Design and School Library Media
Liyan Song
Hours
Hawkins Hall, Room 413L
Phone
410-704-5751
Email
lsong@towson.edu