PHILLIP DE LEON
University Executive Leader • Chief Research Officer • Professor of Electrical Engineering
Notes

Notes

Short essays and observations on AI, exercise, signal processing, and travel.

Aug 2026
Travel
Colorado's 150th Birthday: A Tour of the State Capitol

A Colorado Day visit to the gold-domed Capitol on the exact 150th anniversary of statehood — the rose onyx, the dome climb, and the mile-high marker.

May 2026
Travel
My first use of AI while traveling abroad

A week in Bordeaux turned into an unexpected experiment in AI-assisted travel — from planning a CityPass itinerary and walking routes to decoding a French wine list at the table.