Brock Talk: AI Risks and Opportunities in Canadian Research and Teaching Infrastructure In-Person
Dr. Aaron Mauro, Associate Professor of Digital Media and Chair of the Department of Digital Humanities at Brock University, has co-designed an innovative humanities-focused undergraduate program in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drawing on over a decade of expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), this interdisciplinary degree equips cultural workers with both critical and technical skills to navigate AI’s transformative potential.
In his Brock Talk, Dr. Mauro will explore his research practice using NLP tools—such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and other Machine Learning techniques—to explore the evolving landscape of literary and cultural scholarship. He will demonstrate how these technologies can illuminate new pathways in analyzing texts, exemplified by his work on the Mapping Ann-Marie McDonald Project, which reimagines approaches to one of Canada’s most celebrated authors. The talk will also showcase RISK, a platform designed to safeguard research teams and data in an era of growing digital vulnerabilities, highlighting strategies for ethical and secure innovation in humanities research.
Brock Talks are a mix of engaging presentations and/or hands-on workshops led by faculty members, staff and students from Brock’s Faculty of Humanities.
- Date:
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Program Room
- Branch:
- Merritt Branch
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology Lifelong Learning Science & Discovery
Pre-registration is encouraged for email reminders, but walk-ins are welcome.
By registering for a program or attending a drop-in program provided by St. Catharines Public Library, participants agree to abide by the programming waiver.