The Immersive Lens Podcast

Ethics, Productivity, Research, Teaching

The Immersive Lens features faculty experts from Finger Lakes Community College who explore how emerging technologies are reshaping learning and work. Each episode offers clear, practical conversations about new tools, apps, and ideas—cutting through the hype to highlight what matters most for educators, professionals, and the curious alike.

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The Impact of AI on Regional Businesses

Business Operations, Productivity, Strategic Planning

In this episode of the Tales from a Community College AI Think Tank series, we explore what it really looks like for small businesses, regional organizations, and community partners as they navigate rapid technological change.

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Unlock the Power of Local AI: Local LLMs in Practice

Business Operations, Web Development, Annual Convening

Learn how to run AI language models entirely on a local machine — no API costs and no data leaves your control. We'll cover the practical setup, key benefits, and real-world use cases that make local LLMs a game-changer for developers and businesses alike.

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Vibe Coding: How to Build Apps Even If You Don’t Know Code

Web Development, Annual Convening

Got ideas for interactive elements on your website? How about a cool little game? Maybe you need a custom tool to make memes. Or a tool to create an animated GIF. Perhaps you need a tool to edit PDFs. Guess what? You can build it with AI! We’ll cover strategies for creating small apps you can use immediately!

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