Student Training Studio
The University offers training in AI instruction, policies, and best practices through CELT, The Library, The Writing Centers, Ed-Tech, IT, and more.
Upcoming Trainings
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Agentic Agents Are Shaping Analytics and Decision-Making
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (CST)
Hosted by: Gina Threinen
FREE! Online via Zoom
Registration: https://smumn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HoC1lo0kRqCssomrUdxvXQ
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, a new class of systems known as agentic agents is beginning to reshape how analytics is performed and how decisions are supported. Rather than acting as passive tools, agentic agents are designed to take initiative, interact dynamically with data environments, and collaborate with humans in more adaptive, iterative ways.
Gina Threinen, SMUMN’s associate professor and Executive Director/VP at Wells Fargo, explores the rise of agentic AI from a conceptual and industry-wide perspective. Drawing on her industry leadership and graduate education experience, Gina examines how agentic agents are influencing modern analytics workflows and how they are redefining the relationship between AI-generated insights and human judgment.
The session will remain fully company-agnostic and industry-focused, emphasizing broader trends, implications, and questions rather than specific organizations, tools, or implementations. It is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. This webinar is especially relevant for students, analysts, data leaders, and professionals interested in business intelligence, analytics strategy, artificial intelligence, and the future of data-informed decision-making.
Archived Trainings
Writer in the Loop
This training offered by the Writing Center introduces the original “writer in the loop” model for teaching students how to ethically and effectively use large language models (AI). The “writer in the loop” builds off the “human in the loop” literature on prompt engineering to develop a framework that maximizes student learning.
AI Essentials for Students
This module (Login Required) goes over the basics of using AI in the classroom.
