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AI and Safety in Systematic Review-Italy

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type Departmental
Program Location Rome, Italy
Course # SA 10526
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2026 05/10/26 to 05/31/26

Program Leader

Name Vincent Duffy
Email duffy@purdue.edu
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

 A main objective for AI and Safety in Systematic Review – Italy is for students to apply modern tools in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safety, well-being and health. A second main objective is to provide an opportunity for students to explore the rich culture and historic sites of Italy.  An additional objective is for students to remember and understand safe product and process design in the context of safety, prevention, well-being and health-related principles. Workshops and activities will emphasize and reinforce key principles. Students will also gain insight from identifying, organizing, analyzing and synthesizing metadata from articles and databases in early stages of a systematic review and reappraisal. Subtopics identified from the analysis will provide opportunity for reframing and communicating about emerging areas in detail as part of the reappraisal. The course will begin with short presentations and a review of fundamentals in AI, safety and health before conducting a systematic review-related project. Students will identify and recognize AI in various bibliometric analysis tools and will illustrate use of AI in safety and health. 

Class will be held daily through the week days with evenings and weekends free to explore Rome and the surround area.  Public transportation pass is included in the program price.  

*Excursions will be scheduled closer to departure and include (subject to change due to availability) a day trip to Pompeii, Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Survival Italian workshop, and one more excursion TBD.  

Preliminary itinerary:  Subject to change due to availability

May 10- Students depart the US for Rome 

May 11- Arrive in Rome, airport pick-up and transfer to shared apartments 

May 12- Orientation, guided walking tour of Rome, Welcome Lunch, free evening 

May 13-15- Class 9am-12pm, lunch break, 1:30-2:30 homework sessions or office hours, free evenings

May 16-17-Free weekend 

May 18-22-Class daily 9-12, lunch break, 1:30-2:30 afternoon sessions, free evenings

May 23-24-Free weekend 

May 25-29-Class daily 9-12, lunch break, 1:30-2:30 afternoon sessions, free evenings

May 30-Free day in Rome 

May 31-Students free to leave any time.  

 

Academic Credit

Students will earn 3 credits for IE 49000.  Open to any Engineering major, Psychology, and Business majors.  

Eligibility

Open to any Engineering major, Psychology, and Business Majors.  Students who have reached the sophomore level through seniors are welcome to apply.  No students on academic notice.  

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

Estimated cost is $5,300 which includes:  Academic credits, housing (shared apartments), all excursions on the itinerary, airport pick-up on arrival, welcome and farewell meals, public transportation pass, and international health insurance.  

Additional costs:  Airfare, meals (apartments have fully equipped kitchens), Passport, Visa (if necessary), personal travel and activities, personal spending money.  

*Global Leaps Scholarship available for those with a FAFSA on file.  See Financial Resources tab

Application Deadline

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.  20 spots available.  

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.