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Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 A.M. EST
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing has sparked a contentious debate regarding its effect on scholarly output and research integrity. Join us for a dynamic discussion as we hear from experts in the field on the transformative impact of AI in scholarly publishing, including opportunities and drawbacks, controversial applications, implementation possibilities, ethical concerns, future considerations, and various other topics.
Featured Panelists
Prof. Valerie Denney, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, USA
Prof. Valerie Denney, PMP, is a tenured associate professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and the current President of the International Center for Academic Integrity- ICAI (academicintegrity.org). Her experience includes project, program and engineering management in a variety of US government defense domains including unmanned underwater vehicles, ships, electronic warfare, satellite development, and ground control stations. She began teaching the Master of Science in Project Management and Master of Science in Engineering Management degree programs after retiring from the Aerospace industry with over 30 years of service. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree with a specialization in the Management of Engineering and Technology. She also has a MS in Technical Project Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Prof. Denney is a proud US Navy veteran. Her research passions are business ethics, risk and opportunity management and complex decision making including the use of generative AI with approximately 20 recent journal articles and 30 recent professional presentations.
Prof. Keng Siau, Singapore Management University, Singapore
Prof. Keng Siau is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Information Systems at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University. From June 2021 to June 2024, he was the Head of the Department of Information Systems and Chair Professor of Information Systems at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU). He was also an Affiliated Chair Professor of the School of Data Science and an Affiliated Professor of the CityU Academy of Innovation. Prior to joining CityU, he was Head (“Business Dean” equivalent) of the AACSB accredited Business Program at the Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2012 to 2021. Prof. Siau received his Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Management Information Systems from the University of British Columbia. Prof. Siau has more than 350 academic publications. According to Google Scholar, he has a citation count of more than 23,000. His h-index and i10-index, according to Google Scholar, are 77 and 203 respectively. He is an Association for Information Systems (AIS) Fellow and Distinguished Member-Cum Laude. He is also a recipient of the AIS Outstanding Contribution to IS Education Award and AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award.
Prof. Kevin Arms, Lake-Sumter State College, USA
Prof. Kevin Arms serves as the Associate Dean of Library and Learning Services at Lake-Sumter State College and also works as an adjunct professor teaching English. He is one of three editors for the upcoming IGI Global Publication titled Navigating AI in Academic Libraries: Implications for Academic Research. Over the past two years, Prof. Arms has been involved in working with and presenting on artificial intelligence and its impact on information literacy. He has also applied AI to instructional design for courses such as College Composition I and Composition: Literature, aiming to introduce students to new technology skills in the classroom that use Large Language Models (LLM) such as ChatGPT to expedite the writing process.
Dr. Jens Sorg, CGI, Germany
Dr. Jens Sorg is a passionate change and transformation manager and advisor – today focusing on the impact of AI and Ethics. He earned his PhD in Political Science from Goethe University, Frankfurt on 'Experimentalist Regional Governance.' Dr. Sorg has around 20 years of international consulting and training experience and has held various management and support positions. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has successfully initiated and accompanied change projects and entire transformation programs for his clients. The focus was on the introduction of new forms of organization, cooperation and leadership models, the implementation of processes, their digitization, and optimization, as well as the introduction of methods from classic and agile project management. Dr. Sorg has also worked on strategic topics for many years. In addition, Dr. Sorg is also a sought-after speaker, panelist, editor, and author driving thought leadership in the field of change management. As CGI’s global lead for change management, Dr. Sorg is responsible for driving the value proposition for strategic culture and change management and is supporting top opportunities globally. As Director Business Consulting at CGI, Dr. Sorg is leading a consulting team focused on Strategic Change Management and Transformation. In addition, Dr. Sorg is a Member of the Global Board of Directors of the Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) and master trainer for People Centered Implementation (PCI®).
Prof. Christian Moriarty, St. Petersburg College, USA
Prof. Christian Moriarty is a Professor of Ethics and Law and the Academic Chair of the Applied Ethics Institute at St. Petersburg College's College of Policy, Ethics, & Legal Studies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences from the University of South Florida, a Master’s degree in Bioethics from USF, and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. A licensed attorney with the Florida Bar, Prof. Moriarty teaches courses in Applied Ethics, Medical Ethics, Business Ethics, Legal Ethics, Business Law, and Art Law. His research focuses on academic plagiarism, humor and empathy in education, and higher education law and ethics. He also serves on the Executive Board of the International Center for Academic Integrity.
Prof. Randy Townsend, George Washington University, USA
Prof. Randy Townsend is a visionary leader who transforms organizational goals into powerful, actionable strategies that drive collaboration, success, and integrity. With nearly two decades of expertise, Prof. Townsend has been at the forefront of policy innovation and publishing strategy, setting new standards for responsible publishing practices and research integrity. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and collaborator. During his term as President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), Prof. Townsend ignited a groundbreaking mental health awareness movement that resonated across the entire industry. His leadership extends to influential roles with the Council of Science Editors and the AM&P Network’s Association Council, where he has championed ethical standards and shaped the future of scholarly communication. A champion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), Prof. Townsend has co-chaired pivotal DEIA Committees for both the AM&P Network and SSP, and actively contributes to C4DISC. His annual course on Creating an Inclusive Culture for ALPSP empowers organizations to foster environments where everyone thrives. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Prof. Townsend is dedicated to promoting research integrity and nurturing the next generation of leaders committed to ethical publishing. In addition, he serves as an Associate Professor in George Washington University’s top-ranked Master of Professional Studies in Publishing Program, where he continues to inspire and shape the future of publishing.
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