Xin Wei
Forum lead and lead content organizerSchmidt AI in Science Fellow · University of MichiganAI for geohazards, responsible research translation, and cross-sector collaboration.
About · Team
Current Fellows and alumni building SPARK together.
The planning team combines scientific, technical, facilitation, alumni, event, and cross-sector experience.
These six organizers are named in the funded proposal. Roles are described conservatively from that proposal; photographs and biographical details are published with team-member review and permission.
Shanshan Liu
Content development and logisticsSchmidt AI in Science Fellow · University of MichiganAI in transportation engineering, event organization, and cross-sector collaboration.
Paige Bowling
Logistics and participant experienceSchmidt AI in Science Fellow · University of MichiganScientific software and method development, event planning, and retreat activities.
Christin Salley
Alumni engagement and workshop designSchmidt AI in Science Alum · Research Assistant Professor, Virginia TechAI ethics and governance, mentorship, and facilitation of multi-stakeholder convenings.
Nathan Fox
Organizing team memberSchmidt AI in Science Alum · MIDAS AI Scientist, University of MichiganAI in science community programming and conference and workshop organization.
Eliot Miller
Collaborative projects and community activitiesSchmidt AI in Science Alum · BirdsPlus Index Manager, American Bird ConservancyAI for biodiversity monitoring, conservation decision support, and community-building.
Contact the organizing team
For public program and collaboration questions, email xincwei@umich.edu. Sensitive participant information should wait for an approved secure form.