AI Can Help: Empowering the Transportation Community
May 7, 2025
(11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
PDHs AVAILABLE
1 Professional Development Hour can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the webinar to get 1 PDH.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT
Explore how AI (Artificial Intelligence)—rooted in the collective wisdom of human behaviors and decisions—can serve as a powerful tool for continuous learning and innovation in transportation. This session focuses on practical techniques that translate everyday language into actionable insights, drawing on decades of research and experience from the field. Learn how extensive transportation data informs AI models, and discover methods to leverage these insights without the need for advanced technical backgrounds. The presentation offers a fresh, human-centered perspective on AI’s role in enhancing understanding and problem-solving within the transportation space.
Key Takeaways:
Foundations of AI Literacy:
- Understand that AI is built on patterns derived from human decisions, behaviors, and lived experiences.
- Reflect on the idea that “the beginning of AI literacy is love and respect for lived human experiences.”
Connecting AI and Transportation:
- See how the vast body of transportation research—articles, case studies, and operational data—shapes AI’s capabilities.
- Discover real-world examples where everyday language unlocks valuable insights relevant to transportation challenges.
Practical Techniques for Continuous Learning:
- Experience a demo that illustrates using natural language to generate actionable insights.
- Learn methods to bridge the gap between current expertise and future possibilities using AI as a continuous learning tool.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is for transportation practitioners interested in learning the basics of Artificial Intelligence and how it can empower the transportation community.
INSTRUCTOR
Mikhael Loo is an AI Integration Specialist at the University of Tennessee. He has a diverse background in software development, nuclear non-proliferation, and education. He applies AI across various creative and technical projects—from publishing a book and completing a novel to launching innovative initiatives. Mikhael is passionate about AI literacy and empowering individuals to harness AI’s potential. He offers a unique perspective on using AI as an assistive tool rather than a definitive solution.
REGISTRATION
This webinar is free for all participants. Pre-registration is required. If you have a large group of employees gathering in the same location to view this webinar(from the same computer), please send a roster of expected participants to us at TTAP@utk.edu.
Registration here.