IBIT News

Data Science & AI @Temple Symposium

The Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT), in collaboration with the Fox School of Business and the Office of the Vice President for Research, is proud to host the inaugural Data Science & AI @Temple Symposium. This campus-wide, grassroots initiative brings together researchers from across Temple University who are using—or interested in using—data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in their scholarship.

Organized by the DS-AI@Temple network, the symposium is designed to foster meaningful connections across schools and disciplines. The goal is to help researchers learn about one another’s work, break down academic silos, and spark new collaborations that lead to interdisciplinary teams, shared workshops, innovative research initiatives, and competitive large-scale grant proposals.

The symposium will take place on March 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Alter Hall (Fox School), MBA Commons, 7th Floor. Whether you are building AI models, working with large datasets, developing new analytical methods, studying the societal impacts of AI, or exploring how AI can enhance your research program, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Registration is free and required to assist with planning for food, seating, and poster space.

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Spring 2026 Mentoring Session with Andrea Anania Stewart and Gregg Price

During the Spring 2026 term, the Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT) hosted two mentoring sessions bringing together 15 Management Information Systems students at various stages of their academic journey. The sessions featured two distinguished industry leaders: Andrea Anania Stewart, Retired Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer of CIGNA and member of the IBIT Advisory Board, and Gregg Price, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting. These sessions provided students with invaluable exposure to executive-level perspectives on technology leadership, consulting, and career development, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world professional experience.

Students benefited from direct access to senior executives, gaining insights into leadership, innovation, and career development. The sessions were not only informative but also energizing, highlighting the power of mentorship in shaping future professionals.

We extend our sincere thanks to Andrea and Gregg for their continued support and dedication to Temple students. Their contributions help make the mentoring program a cornerstone of student engagement and professional growth.

From Problem to Prototype: Building Real AI Solutions

Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Temple University

Digital Innovation Foundry Workshop Series

AI in the enterprise: covering business problem identification, value stream mapping, problem decomposition, solution design, building and operating solutions, and compliance.

Ready to see how Kyndryl turns big ideas into real‑world AI solutions? Join us for an interactive, hands‑on workshop that takes you behind the scenes of how we design, build, and operate AI in the enterprise.

Workshop Leaders

Chris Kearns
Senior Vice President
Enterprise Applications

Chris Keohane — Christopher Keohane
Director
Product Management & Experience

Jackie Wo odson
Director
IT Risk & Compliance

Nick Piergallini
Vice President
Data & AI Enablement

Steve Terlecki
Vice President
Enterprise Architecture

In this session, you’ll learn how professionals identify the right business problems to solve, map the flow of value across a system, break complex challenges into manageable components, and design AI‑powered solutions that are both effective and responsible. We’ll explore how solutions are built, deployed, and operated in production environments—and why compliance, ethics, and governance matter just as much as the technology itself.

You won’t just listen—you’ll do. Through interactive activities and collaborative exercises, you’ll practice applying the same methods used by industry teams to structure AI initiatives from idea to implementation.

Whether you’re curious about AI, considering a future in tech, or eager to understand how innovation really happens inside large organizations, this workshop will give you practical, career‑ready insights you can’t get from a textbook. Come explore and experience AI the way the pros do.

DIF Workshop Series

Edulore AI wins Fall 2025 Digital Innovation Award

The Digital Innovation Foundry is pleased to announce that Edulore AI is the recipient of the Fall 2025 Digital Innovation Award!

Edulore AI, founded by Arish Sayyed, is a generative-AI plugin for Learning Management Systems that boosts student engagement by turning coursework into an RPG-style learning experience where students progress through levels to complete lessons, quizzes, and assignments.

Edulore AI was selected to receive $1,000 and support from DIF to further develop and commercialize its platform.

The Digital Innovation Award is open to all Temple University students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The award is presented by DIF in partnership with Temple University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) Ideas & Impact Challenge. Awards are based on the following criteria:

Digital – does the idea apply technology in an interesting and/or novel manner?
Problem – does the idea solve a real business or societal problem?
Practical – is the idea practically doable given current technology, context, and resources?

Fall 2025 Mentoring Session with Bruce Fadem and Chris Cera

This fall, The Institute for Business and Information Technology’s (IBIT) mentoring program hosted two engaging sessions featuring Bruce Fadem, Retired VP & CIO of Wyeth, and Chris Cera, CEO of Arcweb Technologies—both esteemed members of the IBIT Advisory Board. The sessions brought together 11 Management Information System students at various stages of education. This new format fostered vibrant discussions and a rich exchange of perspectives.

We extend our sincere thanks to Bruce and Chris for their continued support and dedication to Temple students. Their contributions help make the mentoring program a cornerstone of student engagement and professional growth.