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AI Research PortalQuick Start Guide

Your comprehensive guide to using the AI-powered research assistant designed specifically for Dr. Mendenhall's work and legacy.

What Can the AI Portal Do?

AI Chat

Have conversations with an AI trained on Dr. Mendenhall's research themes, methodology, and body of work.

Writing Assistant

Generate drafts for academic papers, grant proposals, poetry, and presentations aligned with Dr. Mendenhall's voice.

Research Synthesis

Analyze topics across Dr. Mendenhall's body of work and generate comprehensive research syntheses.

Knowledge Base

Upload and manage documents that inform the AI's understanding of Dr. Mendenhall's research.

Using AI Chat
Have intelligent conversations about research, ideas, and projects

Getting Started

  1. 1Navigate to the AI Portal from the sidebar menu
  2. 2Click "New Conversation" to start a fresh chat session
  3. 3Type your question or topic in the message box
  4. 4Press Enter or click Send to get a response

Example Prompts

"Explain the connection between epigenetics and neighborhood violence in Dr. Mendenhall's research"
"What are the key findings from the Gautreaux housing study?"
"How does the exposome framework apply to health disparities?"
"Summarize the SASH Homes concept and its health implications"

Pro Tips

  • • Be specific in your questions for more detailed responses
  • • Reference specific research areas or publications
  • • Ask follow-up questions to dive deeper into topics
  • • Use the conversation history to build on previous discussions
Access & Security

Who Can Access

  • Admin users only (Dr. Mendenhall's team)
  • Requires login authentication
  • Conversation history is private to each user

Data Privacy

  • All data stored securely
  • Documents are only used to inform AI responses
  • No data shared with third parties

Ready to Get Started?

The AI Research Portal is designed to accelerate Dr. Mendenhall's work and help preserve her intellectual legacy. Start exploring today.