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Empowering Students for the Future Workforce
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Hall Room 301
Empowering Students for the Future Workforce
Join us for a dynamic event where a panel of Oregon university AI professors will share their insights on preparing students for the ever-evolving world of work as soon as 2030. This forward-thinking discussion will delve into the emerging trends that are reshaping industries and the skills students will need to thrive, from advanced technological literacy to critical thinking and adaptability.

By examining current case studies and research, the panel will provide guidance on how educators can revamp curricula to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the evolving demands of the future job market and concrete strategies to equip students with the competencies necessary for success in a rapidly changing global landscape. Join us as we build a pathway toward a future where every student is prepared to excel in the workforce of tomorrow.
Moderators
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Janet Johnson

Janet has been in technology for more than 40 years. She fell in love with tech when she took her first cell phone call in 1973. She’s worked for Apple, Enron, and companies large and small focusing on Marketing and Sales. Today she serves as a founder of the AI Governance Group... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jon Down

Jon Down

AI & Entrepreneurship Professor, University of Portland
I've spent much of the past 10 years thinking deeply about the exponential growth trajectory of AI capabilities, and the last several years teaching how to use generative AI.I split my time between a University of Portland Professor of Entrepreneurship & AI, and working with organizations... Read More →
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Donna Davis, Ph.D.

Founding Director and Professor, Immersive Media Communication Master's Program and Oregon Reality Lab, University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication
 I founded and direct the Immersive Media Communication master's program and the Oregon Reality Lab in Portland. My research focuses on the use of XR technologies, including augmented and virtual reality, AI, and virtual worlds, as safe and ethical platforms for building community... Read More →
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Victor Villegas

Broadband & Digital Technologies Adoption Coordinator, Oregon State University
Victor Villegas is a seasoned technologist and educator with a passion for helping people leverage technology to enhance their work, reach new audiences, and improve their lives. As Broadband and Digital Technologies Adoption Coordinator for Oregon State University Extension, he collaborates... Read More →
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Rafeel Wasif

Assistant Professor, Portland State University
Rafeel Wasif’s research focuses on AI governance and data justice in mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and public sector agencies. His work examines how these organizations can ethically and effectively adopt AI tools, with a focus on power, equity, and the risks... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Hall Room 301
  Preparing Students for the Workforce

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