In this episode we explore the profound implications of artificial intelligence on society, with a special focus on the realm of higher education. I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer at California State University, Sacramento – he is also the founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society.  This new Institute at Sacramento State is a clearinghouse for resources and policies for institutions who are considering integrating AI into their curricula. Dr. Sidorkin discusses the transformative potential of AI, examining both the opportunities and challenges it presents to learners, educators, and institutions alike.

For more information about the National Institute on AI in Society at Sacramento State University, please visit https://www.csus.edu/center/ai-in-society/

Guest Name: Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer and Founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society at California State University, Sacramento.

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Guest Bio: Dr. Sasha Sidorkin has had a distinguished career in the field of education, where he formerly served as the Dean of the College of Education at Sacramento State. Currently, he has taken on the role of Chief AI Officer at California State University, Sacramento, marking a significant transition from his previous focus. In this innovative capacity, Dr. Sidorkin also pioneers as the founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society, demonstrating his commitment to exploring the intersections of artificial intelligence and its broader impacts on societal structures. This shift in his professional trajectory from education to a leading role in AI underscores his versatility and forward-thinking approach to the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Before joining Sacramento State, Sidorkin held several prestigious positions, including the dean of the Graduate School of Education and director of the Center for the Study of Innovation in Education at HSE University in Moscow. He has also served as dean at Rhode Island College's Feinstein School of Education and Human Development and director of the School of Teacher Education at the University of Northern Colorado, alongside professorial appointments at Bowling Green State University and Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University in Russia.
Sidorkin's academic achievements are notable, with two doctorates in education from Moscow’s Research Institute for Theory and History of Education and the University of Washington, and a master's degree in peace studies from the University of Notre Dame. His teaching and research interests span dialogical education, the economics of education, and innovation diffusion in education. Originally from Novosibirsk in western Siberia, Sidorkin's personal journey from a history teacher to an influential figure in education demonstrates his deep commitment to the field.

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