California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is hosting its third annual Digital Equity Day, with a focus on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event will feature distinguished speakers Stephen Than and Deone Zell, who will discuss the transformative potential of AI in education. Their insights delve into the revolutionary possibilities that AI presents for reshaping teaching methodologies, breaking down barriers to learning, and ensuring equal opportunities for all students.
Dr. Sheba Lo will address the impact of AI on race, culture, and accessibility, urging people to confront biases embedded within technology. The CSUN AI Jam 2024 competition will also showcase student-led projects using AI to address campus challenges. Students will introduce their problem and project via AI technology in this showcase and awards.
The 1st place winners are Luis Olmos, Victoria Miteva, and Vaishnavi Sen who designed the “AI Academic Course Planning Program.” The 2nd place winners are Conner Nehru Juman and Cameel Emily Juman who designed “MatBot by Chatty Matty” to solve the scheduling course and advising issue. And finally, the 3rd place winners are Alberto Rubalcava and Alberto Sandoval who designed “Course Compass” to help students’ academic journey with clear guidance. These student-led teams have tried refining their AI-powered solutions to address real-world challenges on our campus, embodying CSUN’s commitment to innovation.