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Tippie Leads | Season 3 | Episode 7

Faculty Research: Khang Zhao | Student Story: Caroline Goshgarian

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t just shaping what we click on — it’s shaping how we work, learn, and make decisions. From classrooms to boardrooms, AI is influencing collaboration, creativity, and even communication. But how can we harness its potential without losing the human element that drives innovation?

In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Kang Zhao, whose research focuses on predictive modeling, data science, and social/business networks. He shares insights on how AI can help organizations anticipate outcomes and make smarter decisions. Later in the show, we’ll hear from Tippie student Caroline Goshgarian, whose Story Lab story reminds us that even as we look ahead, staying grounded in the present is just as important. Caroline’s story is a reflection on beginnings, observation, and finding balance while navigating new experiences.

And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Episode guests

Kang Zhao

Kang Zhao

Senior Associate Dean & Leonard A. Hadley Professor in Business Analytics
caroline goshgarian

Caroline Goshgarian

Tippie Student & Story Lab Peer Mentor