05/01/2026
Last weekend, The Forum was proud to host the 2026 Feaver‑MacMinn Seminar, bringing together students, faculty, and industry leaders for two days of exploration into applied artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Honoring the legacy of J. Clayton Feaver and Paul MacMinn, the seminar featured keynote talks, breakout sessions, and a closing panel with three outstanding voices in AI:
• Dr. Asim Ali (Auburn University)
• Dr. Shishir Shah (University of Oklahoma)
• Dr. Kyle Jones (Databricks, AWS, ExxonMobil)
From responsible AI deployment to the future of data‑driven decision‑making, conversations bridged theory and practice—culminating in student presentations that connected course concepts to real‑world applications. For students in PSIS 4700: Applied AI in the Workplace, the seminar served as a capstone learning experience.
Thank you to our speakers, students, and partners for making this event a success. 💡