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Geisel AI Network

Tools, guidance, and community for responsible AI use in biomedical research, education, and academic medicine.

Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedical research, scientific discovery, and academic work. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or already building it into your research workflows, this page is your starting point for tools, guidance, and community resources to help you work smarter and stay secure.

As part of Dartmouth College - the birthplace of AI - Geisel is uniquely positioned to apply that legacy of innovation to the challenges of medicine, biomedical research, and health sciences education.

Training & Learning
AI Summer Series (2026)

A four-session workshop series designed to build practical AI fluency across Geisel. Sessions are open to all Geisel faculty and staff. Each builds on the last, but you can join any session that fits your schedule.

Session 1
AI Basics: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
June 4, 2026  ·  Delivered
An accessible introduction to how large language models work, what they're good at, where they fall short, and how to start using approved tools at Dartmouth. Includes a live demo and Q&A.
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Session 2
Context Engineering: Getting Better Results from AI
Wednesday, July 1, 2026  ·  12:00 PM
Getting better results from AI isn't really about better prompts - it's about better context. Context engineering shifts the focus from what you type to what your AI actually needs - a proper briefing, well-managed working memory, and the right method for the job. We'll aim to give attendees a practical framework you can put to work immediately.
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Session 3
Your Values, your AI Tools: Building a Personal AI Ethics Statement
Wednesday, August 5, 2026  ·  12:00 PM
No technology is neutral, and the way we use AI reflects our values whether we name them or not. This session takes a pragmatic lens while touching on ethical considerations for AI use, and then quickly moves toward something more tangible: a personal ethics statement. You will leave with a draft of your own statement, plus a better understanding at how to protect your privacy and how to disclose and cite your AI use. Facilitated by Hanna Primeau (Health Sciences Librarian, Medical Education Lead)
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Session 4
Hands-On Workshop: AI in Your Actual Work
Wednesday, September 2, 2026  ·  12:00 PM
Open-format workshop. Bring a laptop and something you're actually trying to do - we'll work through it together using approved AI tools. No prepared agenda; just real tasks and real help.
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Ongoing Community Discussion

#Geisel-AI-Network (GAIN) Chat Channel

Have something worth sharing - a prompt that worked, a tool you've been testing, or a question that doesn't need a full meeting to answer? This channel is an open forum for the AI community at Geisel - whether you're just curious or already deep in the weeds - to connect, compare notes, and keep the conversation going.

💬 Open Chat Channel
Weekly Drop-In Help

GAIN Office Hours

Have a question about a specific AI tool, want to see a quick demo, or just want a second opinion on how to approach something? Drop in. No agenda, no signup required - just show up and bring your question.

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Tools & Resources
Approved AI Tools

Claude.AI by Anthropic

Anthropic's Claude, available to Geisel students and Dartmouth-employed faculty and staff through Dartmouth's partnership with Anthropic and AWS. Web-based and desktop chat with integrations with campus tools. Industry leading intelligence for writing, analysis, and complex reasoning.

claude.dartmouth.edu →

Copilot for Microsoft 365

Microsoft's AI assistant, available for purchase by Dartmouth Faculty and staff with a Microsoft 365 license. Best for AI-assisted work directly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other M365 apps - managing email, scheduling meetings, drafting documents, analyzing spreadsheets, and more.

o365.dartmouth.edu →

Gemini by Google

Gemini offers generous usage limits and strong multimodal capabilities - analyze images, review documents, and work across file types in a single conversation. Excellent for deep, up-to-date research on the web and is a flexible option for everyday writing or data tasks.

gemini.google.com →

Dartmouth Chat

A collaboration between Research Computing and Dartmouth's Libraries. Available to all users with a Dartmouth netID and allows access to frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and locally-hosted open-source options. Access is credit-based - you get a daily allowance that works across all models, with more powerful models costing more per use.

chat.dartmouth.edu →
Not sure if a tool is approved for your data? Check the AI Data Sensitivity Guide or contact Geisel IT before proceeding.
Policies & Guidance
Using AI Responsibly at Geisel

For Geisel Students

For Faculty & Staff

Using AI in Research

  • IRB Considerations: If your research involves AI in data collection, analysis, or participant interaction, consult with Dartmouth CPHS early. When in doubt, ask before you proceed.
  • Grants & Funding: NIH, NSF, and other funders have issued guidance on AI use in funded research. Check your program announcement and your funder's current AI policy before using AI tools in grant-related work.
  • Manuscripts & Publications: Most major journals require disclosure of AI tool use in manuscript preparation. Check your target journal's author guidelines. When in doubt, disclose.
Formal Dartmouth and Geisel guidance on AI in research is in development. Check back here for updates.
Learning & Community
Resources Across Dartmouth
AI at Dartmouth: Community Resources
The college's central hub for AI tools, guidelines, and resources for all audiences.
Teaching with Generative AI (DCAL)
Resources for faculty incorporating AI into teaching and learning.
AI at Dartmouth: News
Research highlights, feature stories, and updates from across the institution.
Dartmouth Chat User Guide
Documentation and how-to resources from Dartmouth Research Computing.

Questions?

Not sure where to start, or have a question about AI tools at Geisel? Submit a ticket through the IT Services portal and our team will point you in the right direction. We're also building out additional support - including workshops and drop-in sessions - as resources grow.

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