Third Thursday Seminar: AI in Teaching, Dr. Fridtjof Thomas

About this event

Presenter: Fridtjof Thomas, PhD

Dr. Thomas, PhD, is Professor in the Division of Biostatistics, Dept. of Preventive Medicine, UTHSC.

Title of talk: “ AI in Teaching ”

Brief Bio: Dr. Thomas, PhD, is Professor in the Division of Biostatistics, Dept. Preventive Medicine, UTHSC. He has supported the City of Memphis and Shelby County COVID-19 Joint Task Force throughout the pandemic. His work in April 2020 regarding the timing and intensity of the “epi-curve” in the Memphis Metropolitan Area and the U.S. in general is published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. A book chapter “The Use of Geographic Information Systems to Shape COVID Policies Regarding Masking and Distancing with a Partially Vaccinated Population” (CRC Press) reflects on successes and challenges in communicating dynamically changing infection-related information to decision makers and the general public. Dr. Thomas has been honored with the Exceptional Meritorious Achievement Award by the UTHSC Faculty Senate for his work on the Memphis Pandemic Health Informatics System (together with Dr. Schwartz, MD, FACR).

We welcome everyone to join us. We look forward to seeing you there. Afterwards, Dr. Thomas will follow a 2-hour workshop with hands-on examples from 1pm - 3pm.