Generative AI @ FAS
Your Gateway to Generative AI at FAS
At Harvard we are exploring how GAI tools can open up new ways of teaching and learning, and how natural-language interactions with computational tools can provide improved access to quantitative methods for fields that have not traditionally been computer-intensive. As a rapidly moving disruptive technology, GAI poses significant opportunities and challenges that span the economic, regulatory, ethical, environmental, and societal domains and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is committed to advancing those conversations across the full breadth of our community.
Tools, Trainings, Policies, and Other Resources
Trainings and Events
Weekly AI Workshops for Staff
Workshops are offered Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–noon, and topics vary by week.
Unless otherwise noted, demonstrations will focus on Google Gemini, but most best practices and guidance will apply to other tools as well. If you want to follow along, make sure you have access to your Harvard-managed Google account (or the specific tool(s) applicable to the session) before logging in.
GAI Consultations
For Teaching
Teams from both the Bok Center and HUIT ATG are available for one-on-one consultations. Email bokcenter@fas.harvard.edu with questions about assignment design, pedagogical strategies, or general AI integration advice. Email ithelp@harvard.edu for tool access and technical guidance.
For Administrative Work
Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Virtual
These are informal drop-in sessions where staff can bring specific questions or examples from their work and see how Harvard-supported generative AI tools might help. Staff are welcome to join with a question, a particular task or document, or simply to observe a few live, FAS-based examples.
Policies
Harvard University supports responsible experimentation with generative AI tools, but there are important considerations to keep in mind when using these tools, including information security and data privacy, compliance, copyright, and academic integrity. These guidelines are updated periodically.
Harvard University Guidelines on the use and procurement of generative AI tools
Guidance for administrative units using AI responsibly and securely
Coursework and academic integrity guidance for generative AI tools should follow course syllabi
Program and department level expectations for coursework, research, and TA work
