Research & Innovation Speaker Series

September 13, 2024 - 9 a.m.

Myrna Friedlander, PhD
Professor and Director of Doctoral Training, Counseling Psychology, University at Albany-SUNY

Dyadic Observational Research: Opportunities and Challenges

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Myrna (Micki) Friedlander, a professor in Educational and Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany-SUNY, currently serves as training director of the PhD program in counseling psychology.

Over the past 40 years, she has published extensively on the process of psychotherapy and clinical supervision, including two co-authored books on therapeutic alliances with couples and families and two co-authored books on the Critical Events model of Supervision.

In 1999 she received the University at Albany’s Excellence in Research award. A fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), Friedlander received a Lifetime Contribution Award from the Section for the Promotion of Psychotherapy Science in the Society for Counseling Psychology in APA in 2010 and a Distinguished Family Systems Research Award from the American Family Therapy Academy.

In independent practice since 1983, Friedlander has served as educator, supervisor, and consultant in a variety of schools, counseling centers, hospitals, and community agencies.

September 26, 2024 - 1-2 p.m.

Asim Ali, PhD
Executive Director, Biggio Center, Auburn University

G.P.T. for Generating Pedagogical Transformation

Presented in partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business

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Asim Ali, PhD, advances professional development to enhance instructional innovation and support scholarly activities. He carries a bachelor’s in software engineering, master’s in information systems management, and doctorate in adult education with research focused on self-directed and technology-enhanced learning, all from Auburn. 

He co-leads work on artificial intelligence and has modeled implementing generative AI in a course he teaches at Auburn. Asim also co-leads innovative initiatives for microcredentials, augmented and virtual reality, and skills articulation.

Ali's presentation will explore the landscape of AI in higher education, focusing on transformative potential of Generative AI as he covers:

• AI fundamentals
• What sets humans apart from machines
• Ethical implications in academia

He will highlight innovative ways AI is being integrated into teaching strategies, uncovering practical insights and tips on harnessing AI to enrich educational experiences for educators and students.