cistalk - Invite for CUNY AI Innovation Spring 2026! -Tech for Change

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FYI. . . for the following event for students: Dear Colleagues, Please encourage your students to participate in the CUNY AI Innovation Challenge -Tech for Change, an exciting opportunity for them to explore artificial intelligence, collaborate

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FYI... for the following event for students:

Dear Colleagues,

Please encourage your students to participate in the CUNY AI Innovation Challenge -Tech for Change, an exciting opportunity for them to explore artificial intelligence, collaborate with peers, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. 

The challenge offers students valuable hands-on experience with AI, a chance to showcase their creativity, and opportunities to connect with fellow students across CUNY. If they are interested, please encourage them to register as soon as possible.

This year marks our 4th AI Innovation Challenge. Past participants have reported increased confidence in collaborative problem-solving and computational thinking, Al Fluency,  essential skills in today’s AI-driven workforce. In addition, many of our current Tech Talent Pipeline students who are now participating in internships successfully completed one or more AI Innovation Challenges.

Please let me know if you would be interested in offering students extra credit or course credit, as this is a two-day experiential, career-connected learning activity (approximately 24 hours nearly half of the workload of a 3-credit, 3-hour course). 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you so much.

Mohammad Azhar

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Professor Azhar

CIS Department

BMCC, CUNY

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Dear Student,

Join the CUNY AI Innovation Challenge! 🚀Be part of a two-day, hands-on innovation challenge where CUNY undergraduate students from all majors work together to solve real-world problems using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is your chance to get creative, build leadership skills, collaborate with other students, and connect with mentors. You’ll work in a team of four, develop an innovative solution for CUNY Social Good, and present your ideas to judges for a chance to win prizes. 

Register

Choose Your Track: You don’t need to be an AI expert, there’s a track for everyone:

• AI Tech Innovation Track – No coding experience required (great for beginners)
• AI Data Science Innovation Track – Some familiarity with data is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert programmer
• AI Software Innovation Track – Best for students with some coding or development experience

Event Schedule: Students should commit to attending both days:

• Friday, April 24, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Attend scheduled orientation and preparation workshop prior to AI Innovation Challenge

Note:

• Attend scheduled orientation and preparation workshop prior to AI Innovation Challenge
• Preparation workshops will be held prior to the CUNY AI Innovation Challenge

Why Participate?

• Prepare for careers where AI plays a major role and enhance your resume
• Develop professional and leadership skills valued by employers
• Learn principles for developing responsible and ethical AI practices
• Practice problem-solving and teamwork in a rapidly changing tech landscape
• Network with students from across CUNY , mentors and industry professionals

Prizes for each track:

🥇 1st Place: $100 per team member
🥈 2nd Place: $75 per team member

🥉 3rd Place: $50 per team member

This event is free and open to all  CUNY undergraduate students

This event is more than a competition; it’s an opportunity to gain real-world experience, collaborate with peers across CUNY, and build skills and connections that last beyond the event.  Join us and be part of the future of AI innovation!  

CUNY AI Innovation Challenge Organizers

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