Throughout the academic year, CCWT hosts visiting scholar-practitioners active in the areas of career advising, labor market issues, and work-based learning in order to cultivate dialogue on these issues for students, staff and the broader community. In scheduling speakers for the Seminar Series, the Center aims to bring renowned scholars and respected practitioners to share their insights on research findings and policy developments that impact student employability and their career development.
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Tue | Mar 11, 2025 @ 1:30 – 2:30 pm CT
Associations Between Discrimination & First-Generation College Students’ Belonging and Academic Well-Being
Thomas Le
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Dr. Thomas Le will outline a research study that examined discrimination’s association with academic well-being among first-generation college students during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. This talk will review the role of social belonging and university attachment and provide strategies to support the wellbeing of first-generation college students as they navigate college environments.
Mon | Mar 17, 2025 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Experience: How Experiential Learning Creates Opportunities for All Students to be Prepared for the Future of Work
Marquise McGriff
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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries is undeniable. This session will explore how the University of Florida (UF) has successfully piloted experiential learning initiatives to prepare students from all majors for the AI-integrated workforce. These initiatives ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop needed AI competencies, allowing even those not focused on STEM fields and those who don’t know how to code to engage meaningfully with AI. Participants will gain insights into UF’s comprehensive approach to integrating AI across the curriculum to prepare students for the future of work, which includes research-based scholar programs, professional immersion activities, and creative immersive experiences. By connecting students with real-world AI applications, UF ensures that all graduates are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of industry. Participants will learn about the different experiential learning opportunities piloted at UF that integrate AI into the curriculum; explore how UF’s AI Scholars Program has enabled students from all backgrounds to engage deeply with AI through research, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills; explore how UF’s AI Career Treks offer students in-person and first-hand experience with AI in real-world work settings, enhancing their practical knowledge and employability regardless of their major; discover how UF’s AI Days allow students to engage in hackathons, pitch competitions, and generative AI competitions, encouraging innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, even for those without a coding background; and have a toolkit of actionable ideas and best practices, inspired by UF’s pilot programs, to create AI-engaged experiential learning opportunities at their institutions, ensuring that all students are prepared for the future workforce.
Mon | April 7, 2025 @ 3:00 – 4:00 pm CT
The Urgency of Now: Centering Marginalized Voices
in Mental Health Care
Yuki Yamazaki
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Join Dr. Yuki Yamazaki for a discussion on
improving mental health services and therapy for
marginalized communities, specifically
immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals. Dr. Yamazaki
will highlight the unique needs and stressors
experienced by marginalized individuals, the
potential for further psychological harm, and the
broader societal consequences of leaving these
issues unaddressed.
Mon | April 28, 2025 @ 12:00 – 1:00 pm CT
Mindi Thompson
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