In Episode 27 of The Smarter Campus Podcast, Zach Kinzler is joined by Princeton University student Samantha Reeves for a deep dive into the evolution of AI on campus—from cautious curiosity to thoughtful critique.

🔥 In this episode, we explore:

• Samantha’s journey from a freshman seminar on digital truth to becoming an active voice in AI ethics
• Why students are eager for formal guidance on AI usage—but aren’t getting it yet
• How faculty responses to AI vary widely, with some using it for coding instruction while others still avoid it entirely
• Princeton’s growing focus on ethical AI and the tension between innovation and integrity
• What it means to prepare students for an AI-driven world without sacrificing critical thinking

🎧 Whether you're a student, faculty member, or educational leader, this conversation offers a raw and thoughtful look at how one of the world’s top universities is navigating AI's impact on academic life.

In Episode 26 of The Smarter Campus Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anzar Khaliq, Chief Learning Officer and an outspoken advocate for reimagining education—entirely from scratch.

With a background that blends physics, improvisational theatre, radio hosting, and educational leadership, Dr. Khaliq shares powerful insights into what teaching should look like in the age of AI.

What We Discuss:

• Why earning a doctorate doesn’t mean you know how to teach
• How AI can rebuild learning models—not just upgrade them
• Practical ways to use AI for onboarding, assessments, and collaborative faculty dialogue
• What it means to shift from delivering information to fostering curiosity
• The importance of community, improvisation, and embracing discomfort in teaching

Dr. Khaliq’s message is clear: education must evolve faster than it is—and AI is the catalyst to rethink not just how we teach, but why.

In Episode 25 of the Smarter Campus Podcast, host Zach Kinzler sits down with award-winning educator and AI literacy pioneer Tina Austin to explore what it means to navigate, not master, the age of AI in education.

In this episode:

• Tina shares her journey from biomedical AI research to teaching humanities
• How she created the “Unblooom Method” to reimagine Bloom’s Taxonomy for AI-integrated learning
• Strategies for helping hesitant faculty ease into AI adoption
• Her belief that curiosity—not control—is key to preparing students for the future
• Practical advice on designing AI-augmented curriculum that students love

Tina’s thoughtful, nuanced approach to AI in education is a must-listen for anyone shaping the classroom of tomorrow.