STARS AI Scholars - Apply by Oct 1!

[Shreepriya Dogra]

Please see the forwarded email below.

Dear Faculty, Staff, College Students, and K-12 educators,

We are excited to announce the 2025-2026 STARS AI Scholars program for college and university students in computing, AI, and data science and for K-12 educators! This program provides opportunities to learn about AI and how to effectively engage K-12 students in AI education, all while developing leadership skills and connecting with a national network (learn more at www.starscomputingcore.org ).

Two ways to participate:

K-12 Teachers: Gain cutting-edge AI teaching skills while partnering with fellow teachers and motivated college students who bring fresh technical knowledge to your classroom.

Undergraduate/College Computing Students: Build your resume with meaningful outreach or curriculum-building experience while helping real teachers and students.

Program Highlights:

• $1000 stipend for successful completion

• 10 virtual meetings (first & third Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM ET)

• Learn about cutting edge technology and AI

• Collaborative curriculum development

• Real classroom implementation

• Professional development certificates

• Networking with AI education leaders

Program Duration: October 2025 - April 2026 Time Commitment: ~50 hours total

Whether you're a teacher curious about AI or a computing student passionate about education, this program offers professional growth, financial support, and the opportunity to shape the future of AI literacy in schools.

Learn more and apply: Read more about the program here, fill out our application form here - Apply by October 1 for full consideration! Meetings start October 21.

Questions? Contact in...@starscomputingcorps.org  to discuss how this program fits your goals and schedule.

Please forward this email to college faculty/staff, students, K-12 teachers and educators and groups who might be interested!

Best regards,

Jamie Payton, STARS Director and INVITE AI Institute Co-PI, Dean & Professor at NJIT
Tiffany Barnes, STARS Co-Director and Engage AI member, Professor @ NC State

Heidi Reichert, STARS AI Scholars Graduate Assistant @ NC State

Leah Bezuayehu, STARS AI Scholars Assistant @ NC State

Note: This STARS AI Scholars program is a joint project between National Science Foundation-funded projects: the STARS Computing Core:www.starscomputingcore.org, the INVITE AI Institute:www.invite.illinois.edu, and the EngageAI Institute:https://engageai.org.

Shreepriya Dogra (she/her/hers)

Graduate Instructor & PhD Student, Learning Technologies

Department of Curriculum and Instruction,

College of Education and Human Development,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

dogr...@umn.edu