Developing IMSA’s AI Future: Student Director of the IMSA Center for Artificial Intelligence
Session Number
2
Advisor(s)
Ms. Tami Armstrong, IMSA
Location
IN2 Learning Lab
Discipline
Business
Start Date
15-4-2026 11:10 AM
End Date
15-4-2026 11:55 AM
Abstract
The IMSA Center for Artificial Intelligence continues to advance Theme 1 of IMSA’s Vision 2033 10-year plan: “Build curricular and lab space capacity on the Aurora campus to support the growth and experimentation of artificial intelligence and its applications.” In collaboration with the AI team leads, computer science faculty, the IN2 Innovation Center, IMSA’s Outreach and Public Affairs & Development Offices, and the AI internship program, the Student Director supported campus-wide initiatives to deepen student engagement with the Center’s mission. The Center continued expanding AI Bytes, offering weekly sessions featuring diverse topics led by faculty, industry experts, and student contributors. The Center also developed a statewide AI credential to broaden access to AI learning and recognize student achievement in artificial intelligence competencies across Illinois. As part of the Center’s research initiatives, a cohort of IMSA students is developing low-cost AI models and learning modules using Micro:bit hardware to create scalable and affordable curriculum for schools exploring AI concepts. To support hands-on learning and student innovation, the AI Center secured $30,000 in additional funding for expanded tools and resources, including advanced computing infrastructure such as the NVIDIA DGX Spark, enabling students to experiment with modern machine learning workflows and AI applications.
Developing IMSA’s AI Future: Student Director of the IMSA Center for Artificial Intelligence
IN2 Learning Lab
The IMSA Center for Artificial Intelligence continues to advance Theme 1 of IMSA’s Vision 2033 10-year plan: “Build curricular and lab space capacity on the Aurora campus to support the growth and experimentation of artificial intelligence and its applications.” In collaboration with the AI team leads, computer science faculty, the IN2 Innovation Center, IMSA’s Outreach and Public Affairs & Development Offices, and the AI internship program, the Student Director supported campus-wide initiatives to deepen student engagement with the Center’s mission. The Center continued expanding AI Bytes, offering weekly sessions featuring diverse topics led by faculty, industry experts, and student contributors. The Center also developed a statewide AI credential to broaden access to AI learning and recognize student achievement in artificial intelligence competencies across Illinois. As part of the Center’s research initiatives, a cohort of IMSA students is developing low-cost AI models and learning modules using Micro:bit hardware to create scalable and affordable curriculum for schools exploring AI concepts. To support hands-on learning and student innovation, the AI Center secured $30,000 in additional funding for expanded tools and resources, including advanced computing infrastructure such as the NVIDIA DGX Spark, enabling students to experiment with modern machine learning workflows and AI applications.