Educators
Workshop 1: Embedding AI into Curriculum
Conference Workshop 1: Embedding AI into Curriculum
In an era where AI-driven insights shape every corner of the business world, business schools must equip students with the competencies needed to lead in an AI-first environment. This hands-on workshop is designed for deans, associate deans, and faculty aiming to seamlessly integrate AI concepts, tools, and projects into their existing curricula. Participants are encouraged to bring a course syllabus from their institution and leave with a concrete plan for updating learning objectives, designing relevant AI-driven activities, and fostering cross-departmental collaborations to support meaningful curriculum change.
Facilitator
David Marchick is the Dean of the Kogod School of Business at American University, overseeing over 2,000 students and numerous degree programs. Since becoming Dean in August 2022, he has launched initiatives in sustainability, AI, and entrepreneurship, set fundraising records, attracted the school’s largest undergraduate class, and nearly doubled its endowed chairs. Previously, Marchick served as COO of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, where he supported global vaccine manufacturing during the Biden Administration. He also led the Center for Presidential Transition and spent 12 years at the Carlyle Group as Managing Director, spearheading sustainability and diversity efforts. Earlier, he was a partner at Covington, focusing on international trade and regulatory matters, and held roles in the Clinton Administration across multiple agencies. Marchick serves on several boards, including the Holocaust Memorial Museum and National Park Foundation, and is co-author of The Peaceful Transition of Power. He holds degrees from UC San Diego, the LBJ School at UT Austin, and George Washington University Law School.
Angela Virtu is a Professorial Lecturer in IT & Analytics at American University’s Kogod School of Business, where she teaches courses on technology, data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. As the AI Instructional Faculty Fellow, she leads Kogod’s AI strategy and spearheads faculty and staff training initiatives. Prior to academia, Angela developed AI and machine learning solutions that bridged theoretical innovation with practical, ethical applications, driving organizational integration and measurable business impact.
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