Using AI at Work
Discover common ways Northwestern colleagues use AI tools in real work situations, including practical scenarios, sample prompts, and important considerations to keep human judgment at the center.
AI Resources at Northwestern
AI tools can support many everyday tasks—from writing reports and summarizing meetings to planning projects and responding to questions. Used thoughtfully, AI can help save time, improve clarity, and reduce repetitive work. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your skills, Northwestern IT offers resources to help the University community use AI with confidence.
Tools and Use Guidance
Whether you’re drafting content, summarizing meetings, planning a project, or analyzing data, this guide breaks down each supported AI tool, who can use it, and what it’s best for.
AI Options for Instructors
With policies ranging from open to conditional to closed, instructors should carefully consider whether and how they will allow the use of generative AI in their courses and clearly communicate their expectations or requirements to students.
Building a GenAI Activity
Explore detailed pedagogical guidance on how to create an assignment that incorporates AI in a way aligned with the instructor's intended learning outcomes.