​MCP by Hand (Mini Course)

​MCP is an emerging open protocol that allows LLMs to interact with external tools, APIs, and data sources in a structured and secure way. It ensures that LLMs can request context or perform actions while respecting permissions and boundaries, reducing risks of unintended outputs.

​Why Enroll? 

​Visual and Conceptual Clarity: Master the building blocks of advanced agent systems through engaging, real world diagram-based examples.

Cutting-Edge Topics: Explore the latest advancements like MCP, A2A, Agent Evals, Agentic LLMs, and the Agentic Web.

​Interactive Sessions: Participate in sketch-based learning and concept tracing activities.

Foundation for Innovation: Gain insights that prepare you to implement or research agentic AI frameworks confidently.


Instructor:

​Mohsena Ashraf: She is a Researcher at CU Boulder working with Dr. Tom Yeh at the Center for the Brain, A.I., and Child (BAIC). Her research focuses on chatbots, neuroimaging and human-AI interaction, especially in regards to young children.

​Mentored by:
Prof. Tom Yeh: Dr. Tom Yeh is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Yeh is the Director of the Center for the Brain, AI, and Child (BAIC) and a faculty member of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering. His research interests include AI, ethics of AI, Generative AI, assistive technology, 3D printing, STEM education, computer vision, brain imaging, and citizen science. Yeh received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for studying vision-based user interfaces. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He has published more than 70 articles across these research interest areas. He has received best paper awards and honorable mentions from CHI, UIST, SIGCSE, ASSETS, and MobileHCI. Yeh's research projects are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Knight Foundation, and the Piton Foundation.

​Who Should Attend? 

​This workshop is ideal for: 

• ​Researchers and students exploring Agentic AI concepts.

• ​AI enthusiasts who want to understand advanced agent workflows.

• ​Professionals in Agentic AI seeking a comprehensive understanding of AI agent evaluation.

• ​Educators seeking innovative ways to teach AI concepts visually.

​No programming experience required. A basic understanding of AI Agents and LLMs is helpful but not mandatory.