Operation AVAIL | Adaptive Veteran AI Literacy

Mether by Design supports mission-driven systems, learning, and innovation, and that AVAIL is a focused initiative serving veterans through AI literacy and transition support. 

This ties to our ecosystem: 

• learning
• systems
• practical transformation
• community impact 

Location: Greater Memphis Area
Status: Active Pilot

Context
Adult learners and community members seeking practical, responsible ways to use generative AI for research, writing, and decision-making.

Solution Deployed
Learning AI for Research (LAIR™) 

a structured framework designed to build AI literacy, research judgment, and ethical use of AI across disciplines.

What Was Implemented

• Facilitated workshops introducing AI-supported research workflows
• Guided practice in question formulation, source evaluation, and synthesis
• Tool-agnostic instruction (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
• Emphasis on academic integrity and responsible use
   

Early Outcomes / Signals

• Increased participant confidence using AI for research tasks
• Improved clarity in research questions and decision-making
• Strong engagement and follow-up interest from participants

Next Event: Details posted soon!