FGCU AI Academy

 

FGCU AI Academy

Welcome to the FGCU AI Academy, powered by the Dendritic Institute for Human-Centered AI and Data Science. Our mission is to equip students, educators, professionals, and community members with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an AI-driven world. The Academy offers flexible, hands-on programs designed to meet learners at every stage—from foundational literacy to advanced technical expertise—while emphasizing responsible, ethical, and human-centered AI adoption.

The academy serves as our central hub for AI education, training initiatives, and events, ensuring comprehensive literacy across the entire university community, dedicated to equipping students and professionals with the skills needed to excel in AI and Data Science. Our initiatives include tailored training modules for upskilling professionals, workshops, webinars, industry forums, meetups, full academic AI and Data Science courses (through our college's departments), summer academies, and AI and DS programs.

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Why Choose the FGCU AI Academy?

Comprehensive Curriculum: From AI basics to advanced machine learning.

Hands-On Learning: Practical applications with real-world use cases.

Flexible Audience Focus: Courses tailored for students, faculty, professionals, and community leaders.

Human-Centered Approach: Strong focus on ethics, responsibility, and societal impact.

Cutting-Edge Tools: Learn with the latest AI tools, productivity platforms, and GenAI workflows.

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Current Programs  

Formal Degrees

Formal bachelor's and master's degrees related with Artifical Intelligence and Data Science are offered by the Department of Computing and Software Engineering at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, which has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a Master's Degree in Computer Science with concentrations in Cybersecurity and Data Science.

Dendritic is additionally focused on developing micro-credentials, badges, trainings, workshops, and webinars that complement the department’s portfolio.

Academy Programs

AI Education

The FGCU AI Academy is the university’s hub for AI education and workforce development, offering broad-based literacy programs, professional training, micro-credentials, industry partnerships, and fellowship opportunities to prepare our community for the future of AI.

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Signature Events

Join us for our signature events, where experts from academia, government and industry share insights on the latest trends and developments in AI and Data Science. Two event series form the core of our signature events: the Industry Forums; and the Dendritic Meetups.

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WCE AI Fellowship

The WCE AI Fellowship Program is a university-wide initiative that empowers faculty across disciplines to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching and learning processes, fostering innovation, collaboration, and AI literacy at FGCU.

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Get Involved

If you are interested in organizing an event, creating and offering an AI/DS professional development program, join us on this journey of discovery and innovation. Whether you are a student, faculty, researcher, governmental agent, or industry professional, there are ways to get involved and contribute to our mission. Together, we can shape a better future through AI and Data Science.

Stay tuned for the latest news, updates, and events at the Dendritic Institute.

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