Generative AI and Science Photography

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Published on 17.02.2026

MIT RES.10-001 Making Science and Engineering Pictures: A Practical Guide to Presenting Your Work, Spring 2026
Instructor: Felice Frankel
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In this video, research scientist Felice Frankel (ChemE and MechE) updates her course, Making Science and Engineering Pictures with a discussion regarding AI and its role in generating images. Felice brings our attention to the pitfalls and ethics of using generative AI models to document research and outlines the necessary guardrails to ensure the production of honest and communicative images.


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