The Al Playground is built on four foundational pillars, creating a secure and dynamic environment for the College of Arts & Sciences community to experience the power of artificial intelligence.
Innovate: A versatile sandbox to prototype Al applications and develop novel solutions to complex problems.
Educate: Hands-on learning to enhance Al literacy across all academic disciplines.
Collaborate: A central hub to share ideas, code, and best practices, breaking down disciplinary silos.
Secure: A trusted, enterprise-grade environment that protects university data, privacy, and intellectual property.
Innovate: A versatile sandbox to prototype Al applications and develop novel solutions to complex problems.
Educate: Hands-on learning to enhance Al literacy across all academic disciplines.
Collaborate: A central hub to share ideas, code, and best practices, breaking down disciplinary silos.
Secure: A trusted, enterprise-grade environment that protects university data, privacy, and intellectual property.
Student Engagements
Of course! Student-led initiatives are at the forefront of exploring and shaping the role of Artificial Intelligence in society.
1. Educational & Research Initiatives
These initiatives focus on using AI to enhance learning and explore new academic frontiers.
- AI Fluency Workshops: Workshops for fellow students on the fundamentals of AI.
- Topics: What is AI/ML/LLM? How to write effective prompts (prompt engineering)? How to use AI for research and brainstorming? How to properly cite AI-generated content? Recognizing AI bias and hallucinations.
2. Project-Based & Entrepreneurial Initiatives
These initiatives are about building tangible products and solutions using AI.
- AI Hackathons & "Build-a-thons": Competitive events where students form teams to build an AI-powered application over a weekend.
- Themes: "AI for Campus Life," "AI for Sustainability," "AI for Mental Health."
- Goals: Encourage students to work with APIs from companies like OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic to create a functional prototype.
- AI Startup Incubator: Create student-run organizations that helps peers develop their AI-based startup ideas.
- Services: Provide mentorship from alumni in tech, host pitch competitions, and share resources on business model creation and funding.
- Creative AI Studio: A group for students in the arts and humanities to explore generative AI.
- Projects: Create an AI art exhibition, produce a short film with AI-generated visuals or scripts, compose music with AI tools (like Amper Music), or publish a zine of AI-assisted poetry and short stories.
Student Engagements
Of course! Student-led initiatives are at the forefront of exploring and shaping the role of Artificial Intelligence in society.
1. Educational & Research Initiatives
These initiatives focus on using AI to enhance learning and explore new academic frontiers.
- AI Fluency Workshops: Workshops for fellow students on the fundamentals of AI.
- Topics: What is AI/ML/LLM? How to write effective prompts (prompt engineering)? How to use AI for research and brainstorming? How to properly cite AI-generated content? Recognizing AI bias and hallucinations.
2. Project-Based & Entrepreneurial Initiatives
These initiatives are about building tangible products and solutions using AI.
- AI Hackathons & "Build-a-thons": Competitive events where students form teams to build an AI-powered application over a weekend.
- Themes: "AI for Campus Life," "AI for Sustainability," "AI for Mental Health."
- Goals: Encourage students to work with APIs from companies like OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic to create a functional prototype.
- AI Startup Incubator: Create student-run organizations that helps peers develop their AI-based startup ideas.
- Services: Provide mentorship from alumni in tech, host pitch competitions, and share resources on business model creation and funding.
- Creative AI Studio: A group for students in the arts and humanities to explore generative AI.
- Projects: Create an AI art exhibition, produce a short film with AI-generated visuals or scripts, compose music with AI tools (like Amper Music), or publish a zine of AI-assisted poetry and short stories.