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 will 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 also address the impact of AI on race, culture, and accessibility, urging people to confront biases embedded within technology. This year’s Digital Equity Day promises to be an engaging and informative event that highlights the latest developments in AI and its potential to improve education.
In addition to the keynote speeches, CSUN is also hosting the AI Jam 2024 competition. This showcase will feature student-led projects using AI to address campus challenges. Each team will introduce their problem and project via AI technology in a competition format, with awards given out for first place, second place, and third place winners.
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 scheduling course and advising issues. Finally, Alberto Rubalcava and Alberto Sandoval won 3rd place with their project “Course Compass,” which helps students navigate their academic journey with clear guidance.
These student-led teams have worked tirelessly to refine their AI-powered solutions to address real-world challenges on our campus. Their dedication embodies CSUN’s commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries in education technology.
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