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Past events & talks.

Recent AIML appearances across Western North Carolina and beyond.

Jun 30, 2026

A Gentle Stretch Wellness Student Luncheon

AIML participated as an invited vendor at the annual A Gentle Stretch Wellness Student Luncheon, meeting students, families, and community members interested in community education on healthy aging, brain health, and wellness.

Location: First United Methodist Church Chapel, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Dr. Mark Dranias at the AIML information table with brain-healthy nutrition handouts Community members gathered at the wellness luncheon

Jun 9, 2026

Healthy Habits for Mind and Body

A community session with wellness expert Suzanne Tindol presenting what current evidence says about fitness and nutrition in protecting brain health across the lifespan. 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT.

Partners: A Gentle Stretch Wellness — Fitness for 60+ and the WNC Longevity Meetup
Location: First United Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Jun 5, 2026

brAIn Hub AI Summit: Structuring Computer Science Education Around the Limits of LLMs

Dr. Mark Dranias presented work developed with Dr. Adam Whitley on computer science education, curriculum design, and practical strategies for helping students use modern computational tools responsibly.

Dr. Mark Dranias presenting on how fine-tuning and RLHF changed large language models Dr. Mark Dranias discussing how training data introduces bias in AI models
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Mar 19, 2026

Building Brain-Healthy Habits

Speaker: Dr. Mark Dranias, PhD. An interactive session on brain aging, risk reduction, and long-term cognitive resilience, with discussion of research-supported brain-healthy habits. 3:00–4:00 p.m. EDT.

Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter
Location: Learning Lab, Henderson County Public Library, 301 N Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Session handout (PDF) →