You + AI: Community Workshop Series

Join us for the You + AI Community Series, a free, three-week workshop designed to unlock the possibilities of AI one conversation at a time!

Led by Don Balanzat, founder of Chaotic Curiosity, this series is built for everyone, no matter your background or experience level. Through hands-on activities, live demos and open discussion, each session explores how AI is shifting from something you ask questions to into something that can actively support your workflow.

Whether you are a student, educator, creative, professional or simply curious, you will find a welcoming space to learn, experiment and ask questions.

Week 1: Your Desktop Coworker (Claude Cowork)

April 15 | 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Explore how AI agents can help organize files, extract information and draft content while you stay in control. Participants will set up a simple workflow and see how AI can assist with real tasks.
*Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop.

Week 2: Agentic Development (Claude Code)

April 22 | 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Learn how AI can help build and troubleshoot software through live demos and guided setup. This session also explores when to rely on AI and when human input matters most.
*Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop.

Week 3: Ask Me Anything (AMA) About AI and XR (featured during MIXibition Spring 2026!)

April 29 | 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Drop in for an open conversation about AI and extended reality. Ask questions, explore live demos and engage with real-world applications, ethics and future impact. Come and go as you like.

Don’s unique approach combines storytelling, science, and a spirit of curiosity; inviting everyone to see how AI can become part of their personal and professional toolkit.

To learn more about Don and Chaotic Curiosity, visit: chaoticcuriosity.io 

• Runs every Wednesday from April 15 through April 29 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (April 29 will run from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
• ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center - Tom and Ruth Nesbitt Community Room #106

• Free and open to the public | Recommended for ages 13+

   

Don Balanzat is the founder of Chaotic Curiosity, a technology consultancy specializing in AI applications, immersive development and robotics. His background spans physics, extended reality and human factors, with degrees from Rutgers University, Arizona State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

He previously worked at Blue Origin, where he developed XR applications for spacecraft including the New Glenn rocket and MK1 and MK2 lunar landers. Don has led science and technology workshops for a wide range of audiences and now consults with organizations on integrating AI tools into real-world workflows. He is based in Mesa, Arizona.