Foundations of AI in Public Health Education: Concepts, Context, and Readiness
February 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape teaching, learning, and academic operations, public health educators and administrators need a shared foundation to engage productively with these tools. The Foundations of AI in Public Health Education online training is designed to provide an overview of the current AI landscape, including commonly used tools and applications relevant to teaching, advising, assessment, and academic administration.
Participants will explore foundational pedagogical and ethical considerations, such as academic integrity, equity, accessibility, and responsible and ethical use, with a focus on implications for schools and programs of public health. Additionally, the presenter, Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President of Digital Innovation (AAC&U), will highlight emerging trends and practical scenarios that illustrate how AI is already being applied across higher education, public health, and the workforce.
By the end of the training, participants will have a clearer understanding of what AI can and cannot do, how it intersects with educational practice, and how to critically assess opportunities and risks.
The online training is open to all public health faculty, academic administrators and staff, students, and partners who are interested in building a baseline understanding of AI in academic public health.
The recorded online training and supplemental resources will be made available on ASPPH’s eLearn platform and accessible to those who register for the event and the March 18 AI skill-building workshop (SBW). Communications will be sent to registrants to gain access to ASPPH’s eLearn following the training.
Fee: $99 (included in the registration for the March 18 AI SBW)
Date: February 18
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Live Online Training
PRESENTER
Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
LOOKING FOR MORE: While the online training is designed as a stand-alone introductory-intermediate session it is also a preparatory session for the advanced in-person skill-building workshop, Beyond the Basics: Practical Applications of AI for Academic Public Health, on March 18 at the 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting in Arlington, VA. If you are looking to expand your knowledge further, register for the skill-building workshop as well.
The IDEA Institute is built around three learning anchors that together create a flexible, modern learning environment. The Laboratory supports experimentation and innovation, the Library provides a curated and searchable collection of resources, and the Classroom offers opportunities for ongoing, applied learning. The AI Online Training fits within the Classroom anchor, serving as a live, interactive space where participants can build skills, ask questions, and apply concepts in real time. In addition, registrants will gain access to ASPPH’s eLearn platform to view the recording of the live training and associated resources.