Our Vision for AI at Lehigh
Lehigh University will be a leader in the thoughtful and ethical adoption of Artificial Intelligence. We will empower our community of Future Makers to leverage AI to enhance learning, accelerate research, and improve operational effectiveness. By fostering a culture of critical inquiry, experimentation, and responsible innovation, we will ensure our students, faculty, and staff are prepared to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world, reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future together.
Save the date for AI@Lehigh Summit 2026
Mark your calendars for our upcoming AI Summit, a university- wide event showcasing innovation, research, and discussions on the future of artificial intelligence in higher education.
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Iacocca Hall
Stay tuned for registration.
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Ongoing Projects & Pilots
Explore the innovative AI projects currently underway at Lehigh, driving advancements in both academic and administrative domains.
Provost's AI Tutor Project
An initiative to develop and implement AI-powered tutoring systems to enhance student learning and academic support. Faculty interested in participating should email Greg Reihman or Dominic Packer.
Sandbox Environment
A dedicated space for faculty and students to experiment with and test new AI tutoring models and applications. (Setup requires a Ticket to the CITL Team)
LLM Gateway
A unified interface providing access to leading large language models, including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini. This platform allows users to select and compare different models for various tasks. Read more.
Google Accelerator Program
A partnership program designed to fast-track AI-driven research and educational projects by providing access to Google's resources, tools, and expertise. For students.
Future Maker Grant: AI Enhancements
A grant program supporting innovative projects from faculty, staff, and students that leverage AI to solve challenges and create new opportunities across academic and administrative functions. Read more.
Recommended Tools
Google Gemini tools are provided as part of Google Licensing for the entire Lehigh community. We recommend you to start with the following tools and access them through your Lehigh account, as it provides enhanced controls and data protection compared to the free standalone versions.
Google Gemini (Standalone)
A family of powerful, multimodal AI models capable of understanding and reasoning across text, images, code, and more.
Google GEMS
Customizable, specialized versions of Gemini that can be tailored for specific tasks or workflows. Available in Gemini.
Google NotebookLM
An AI- powered research and writing assistant that helps you synthesize information, generate ideas, and get insights from your own source documents.
Google AI Studio
A Google developer tool for prototyping and building generative AI applications using Gemini models.
Google AI Pro
Subscription plan that provides integrated access to advanced AI-enabled features across Google's products Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more. The subscription always includes increased limits in various Gemini offerings.
Additional Tools
Explore and compare additional AI tools available for the Lehigh community.
LTS Consultation
Generative AI is rapidly evolving and has the potential to enhance teaching, research, and administrative work. Lehigh encourages responsible experimentation, guided by existing policies. LTS is available to support thoughtful and effective use of AI tools.
- Assistance in using AI in the classroom
- Developing AI Courses
- Developing AI Solutions
- Evaluating AI Solutions
Training Opportunities
Develop your AI skills and knowledge with these curated learning resources and communities of practice.
- LinkedIn Learning: Access a wide range of on-demand courses covering AI concepts, machine learning, and data science. Read more
- DataCamp: An interactive learning platform for data science and AI, offering hands-on coding exercises and projects. Read more
- Grow with Google via Coursera: Professional certificate programs and courses in high-growth fields like AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
- SMART (Communities of Practice): Join faculty and staff groups dedicated to exploring and implementing AI tools and methodologies in teaching, research, and work. Read more
- LTS Workshops & Seminars: Participate in workshops and seminars hosted by Library and Technology Services (LTS) on various AI topics and tools. Register for seminars.
- GenAI Office Hours: Attend LTS GenAI office hours to explore tools like Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and DataLab, learn how LTS staff use them in teaching and learning, and get your questions answered. Read more.
We encourage you to keep apprised of emerging trends and tools by attending LTS Seminars, viewing the recordings of the CITL Summer Workshops on AI Tools and Prompt Engineering, learning from the AI-related courses through LTS-provided access to DataCamp and LinkedIn Learning, and staying current with discipline- or domain-specific publications relevant to your work.
AI@Lehigh
Lehigh AI in The Preserve
Digital hub supporting AI literacy and innovation in teaching, research, and community engagement. Explore classroom activities, technical how-tos, and resources funded by a Lehigh Future Makers Strategy Grant.
GenAI in the Libraries
Lehigh Libraries guide on Generative AI, tailored for academic research. Designed for students and researchers seeking information-literacy informed approaches to exploring AI's applications.
Generative AI Advisory Group
Lehigh’s Generative AI Advisory Group is exploring how to best leverage AI to advance the university’s mission, including when purposeful non-use may be the right choice. To share your comments or suggestions, please submit them to the committee.
Additional resources
- Chronicle of Higher Education, How Higher Ed can Adapt to the Challenges of AI
- EDUCAUSE, 2024 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study
- EDUCAUSE, Resources on AI in Higher Education
- Gartner, Education Automation, Adaptability, and Acceleration
- Gartner, Generative AI and Education: The Short-Term Risks and Long-Term Opportunities