This summer was a whirlwind of conferences and worldwide workshops for Tanvi Kothari, Lucas College, and Graduate School of Business MBA program director and professor in the School of Global Innovation & Leadership. She was busier than ever, adding to her academic adventures.
“These experiences not only enriched my academic prowess but also brought me fresh insights and innovative teaching methods for the classroom,” said Kothari.
Future of AI in Business Education
In May, she attended the ‘Future of AI in Business Education’ conference at Santa Clara University, hosted by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Sessions focused on big data and its applications in business courses and preparing for the next wave of generative AI.
“Upon stepping into my new position as MBA Director, a session that I valued the most was ‘Empowering Faculty,’ co-hosted by one of the CSU Deans,” said Kothari.
The conference discussed the concept of student-generated AI hackathons, which aim to develop creative AI solutions for business challenges. Additionally, the session highlighted the importance of clearly defining the acceptable use of generative AI within academic syllabi.
“It is evident that AI is changing the skills required by business graduates, and business schools will need to focus on adapting to prepare their students,” said Kothari.
Academy of International Business Conference
In early July, Kothari attended the Academy of International Business Conference in Seoul, South Korea, to present her latest research on ‘Using Intersectionality to Study Immigrants’ and ‘Diffusion of Social Innovations.’
“I attended a couple of professional development workshops, and the one that I found valuable was on the ethical, practical and strategic considerations and responsibilities of using AI in academia,” says Kothari.
“To make the visit relevant to my International Business classroom, I ventured on a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea,” she shared.
“The walk in the Third Infiltration Tunnel, one of several tunnels discovered that North Korea dug for potential invasions, was a life-changing experience, especially as I relate to the recent news of wars across the globe.”
Kothari appreciates Dean Kannan and the LCoB’s essential support in enabling her to participate in these conferences.
“The knowledge and experiences gained are expected to significantly enhance the learning environment for our students in the upcoming academic year,” she said. “I am excited to see how these new ideas will unfold in my teaching and research endeavors.”
Tanvi Kothari at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Tanvi Kothari is the MBA program director and an international business professor at the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University.
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