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The Prairie Initiative: Pioneering AI for Engineering

The College of Engineering is launching a major initiative to bring AI tools and training to every student, faculty, and staff member. Join us in shaping how we integrate AI into engineering education and research.

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What's Happening Now

The Prairie Initiative is just beginning, and we want you to be part of it from day one:

  • Fall 2025: New AI courses launching (ENG 191 - AI for All, ENGR 491 - Applied AI)

  • Now Open: Husker AI student organization accepting members

  • New AI Graduate Certificate from the School of Computing

  • Coming Soon: Launch event, Communities of Practice, and micro seed grants

  • Your Input Is Needed: Help shape our priorities and programs