ISPE Speaker Dr. Boris Nikolaev will present the following programs / talks on Artificial Intelligence at BSU / BSU Fishers.
These events are presented by Institute for the Study of Political Economy, Miller College of Business.
Th., 3.13 Noon: Talk for BSU Faculty (lunch provided; talk will begin at 12:30p), Whitinger HOF 145
To RSVP, please email Missy Matthews, missy.matthews@bsu.edu.
(Artificial) Intelligence on Sale: What’s Next for Higher Education?
What happens when a college freshman has the equivalent of 1,000 PhD experts in their pocket? Or when a college professor can use AI to conduct research and analyze data in hours rather than weeks? Drawing from both research and personal experience, this talk explores the role of AI in higher education. While current AI models have significant limitations, if we extrapolate from current trends, traditional intelligence may soon become as optional as physical strength became after the industrial revolution. This transformation raises fundamental questions about the future of higher education: If intelligence becomes freely available and AI can write better papers than our graduates, conduct sophisticated financial analysis, and perform research around the clock, what is the real value of a college degree? More importantly, in a world where AI can match or exceed human experts in specialized domains, what aspects of human intelligence become more valuable, not less? Join us for a provocative exploration of how AI is creating an entirely new playing field that few institutions are prepared to address.
Th., 3.13, 5 p.m. Public / Student Talk WB 144
Artificial You: Smarter, Faster, and … Optional?
Public / Student talk. No RSVP needed.
We will take student attendance should you wish to offer credit / extra credit for attendance.
What happens when AI can ace your exams, write your papers, and maybe even do your future job? From cloning voices and creating superhero pictures to winning legal cases and picking stocks better than experts, AI is reshaping our world in ways both exciting and concerning. Through interactive demonstrations, personal stories, and surprising research findings, this talk explores how AI is already transforming everything from dating to medical diagnosis. While current AI still makes amusing mistakes (like struggling to tell time), its capabilities are growing exponentially. But here is the real question: If there was a button you can click to do all your work perfectly and replace you, would you press it? Join us for an engaging exploration of how AI might make being “smart” optional, just like the industrial revolution made being “strong” optional—and what that means for your future.
Fri., 3.14, 11:30 a.m. Public Workshop / Talk at BSU Fishers (lunch provided)
Artificial You: Smarter, Faster, and … Optional?
To RSVP, please email Missy Matthews, missy.matthews@bsu.edu.
Boris Nikolaev is an award-winning researcher and educator whose work explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, well-being, and emerging technologies like AI. His recent research examines the implications of AI for business, work, and education—unpacking its applications, limitations, and latest developments.
With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in premier journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Journal of International Business Studies, his research has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, TechCrunch, the Atlantic, and many other major media outlets. His contributions to the field have earned him multiple research excellence awards, including the Habicht Early Career Research Award.
A passionate and innovative teacher, Boris has been recognized by the Academy of Management and has earned multiple university-wide teaching awards. These include the William H. Fox Teaching Award for Emerging Excellence (Emory University), the N. Preston Davis Award for Instructional Innovation (Colorado State University), the Provost Award for Outstanding Teaching (University of South Florida), and the Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy Award (AOM ENT Division).