MARC Volunteer Sessions 2025
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As a Research Assistant at the Multidisciplinary AI Research Center (MARC), University of Peradeniya, I volunteered at three AI outreach workshops in 2025, supporting professors and research assistants in delivering impactful sessions to students across Sri Lanka.
Session 1: Vavuniya - Meet AI Workshop
| Date: September 2, 2025 | Venue: University of Vavuniya | Audience: Undergraduates |
#MARCGoesNorth Part 2 - Workshop titled “Meet AI: Tools for Exploratory Learning” introduced undergraduates to AI research and project-based learning methodologies through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations.
Session 2: Hardy Institute - AI Awareness
| Date: June 2, 2025 | Venue: Hardy Advanced Technological Institute, Ampara | Audience: ~500 A/L students |
AI awareness session for rural Advanced Level students from 8 schools in Ampara district, exploring AI’s potential to transform education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Session 3: Trinity College - AI for All
| Date: May 17, 2025 | Venue: Trinity College Kandy Main Hall | Audience: Grade 8 to A/L students |
Full-day workshop (9 AM - 4 PM) showcasing AI applications across agriculture, healthcare, and education for students from Grade 8 through A/L.
Impact Summary
| Session | Date | Location | Audience | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet AI Workshop | Sep 2, 2025 | Vavuniya | Undergraduates | AI Research & Project Learning |
| AI Awareness | Jun 2, 2025 | Ampara | 500+ A/L students | AI in Education, Healthcare, Agriculture |
| AI for All | May 17, 2025 | Kandy | Grade 8-A/L | Industry Applications of AI |
About MARC Outreach
These sessions were part of MARC’s mission to democratize AI education across Sri Lanka. As a Research Assistant, I supported workshop delivery, participant engagement, technical demonstrations, and logistics coordination.
Organization: Multidisciplinary AI Research Center, University of Peradeniya
Role: Research Assistant & Volunteer
Campaign: #MARCGoesNorth and AI Outreach Initiatives