Welcome to the Husker AI Hub, your one-stop space to explore, learn, and connect with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the College of Engineering. This page is a friendly starting point for anyone curious about AI - no experience required.
What Is AI?
AI (Artificial Intelligence) refers to tools and systems that can recognize patterns, generate ideas, and help humans solve problems. You might not realize it, but you already use AI every day in search engines, translation tools, social media feeds, and text autofill. In engineering, AI helps us design smarter systems, analyze data faster, and innovate responsibly.
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Getting Started with AI
Start simple. Here are ways to begin exploring AI tools safely and effectively:
Try a conversation
Experiment with ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Ask it to summarize an article or explain a technical concept.
Example Prompt:
“Explain in simple terms how a convolutional neural network recognizes images, and then give me one real-world example of where this technology is used in engineering.”
Learn the basics
Take Microsoft Learn’s free “Generative AI for Beginners”.
Understand limitations
AI can be wrong. Always fact-check outputs, especially for academic or professional work.
Respect privacy
Never share confidential, personal, or research data with public AI tools.
Stay curious
Think of AI as a collaborator - one that still needs supervision.
Useful Tools
These AI tools are available or recommended for the Nebraska Engineering community:
- GitHub Copilot (code completion for developers, free account required)
- Microsoft Copilot (integrated in Microsoft 365)
- Google Gemini (chat and workspace integration)
- OpenAI Academy
- Holland Computing Center (AI & GPU resources)
Responsible & Ethical AI Use
We are committed to responsible AI — innovation that aligns with ethics, transparency, and inclusion.
Keep in mind:
- UNL Office of Research & Innovation: Guiding Principles and Best Practices for AI in Research and Creative Activities
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering: Responsible AI in Teaching & Learning
- Follow UNL’s academic integrity policies
- Do not upload private data to public AI tools
- When using AI in coursework, always disclose how you used it (e.g., brainstorming, summarizing, or editing).
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Build Your AI Literacy
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Connect and Learn More
We’re just getting started. Prairie will continue expanding AI learning opportunities, workshops, and partnerships across the College of Engineering.
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