Smith's Got Talent

In this episode, we spotlight Aiden Polinsky, a Smith School student and founder of Campus AI, a groundbreaking platform that enhances the student experience through AI-driven tools. Joined by Associate Dean Joseph Bailey and Professor Balaji Padmanabhan, the discussion explores how Campus AI integrates fragmented campus resources into a unified system to help students navigate academics, career o...

In this episode, we explore the innovative leadership class co-taught by Dr. Sheetal Singh, an award-winning organizational psychologist, and Coach Michael Locksley, head football coach at the University of Maryland. They share how the class blends theory and real-world practice, teaching students like James Consoli to embrace vulnerability, authenticity and diverse leadership styles. The conversa...

This episode features the Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, led by Mike Hoffmeyer. We highlight Anthony Kang, a sophomore and co-founder of Quello, an emotional AI companion. Anthony shares his entrepreneurial journey from middle school side hustles to developing Quello, a product aimed at addressing mental health issues through innovative AI tec...

In this episode, we talk with Victor Su and Professor Mary Beth to discuss the integration of AI in business ethics and case studies, focusing on Victor's involvement in the Fisher Case Competition with Bath and Body Works. They explore how AI can be used responsibly to enhance business models, emphasizing ethical data usage and strategic innovation. They delve into the challenges and learning exp...

In this episode, Professor Cliff Rossi and student Hrushikesh Ravindra Ghaisas from the Smith School of Business discuss their involvement in a groundbreaking experiential learning project supported by the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium. The project focused on using AI tools to assess and rate the effectiveness of credit risk management strategies in banks and fintech companies, providing valuab...

In this episode, Master's students Ahmad Mohi Ud Din and Fiaz Ahmad from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland discuss their success in the Global Sustainability Supply Chain student competition, where they presented Project Maple Guard, a solution for managing excess inventory in the fresh produce industry. Supported by professors Martin Dresner and Humberto Coronad...

In this episode, recent Smith Master of Science in Information Systems alumni Aromal Sudheer Nair and Krishang Parakh discuss their project, STRATPATH AI, a platform that helps students prepare for job interviews using customizable case studies, supported by the Smith Office of Experiential Learning. Guided by Professor Nicole Coomber, the platform aims to streamline recruitment and training proce...