WCE AI Fellowship Program
Empowering faculty to integrate Artificial Intelligence into teaching and learning at FGCU.
About the Program
The WCE AI Challenge Fellowship is a year-long initiative designed to support faculty at FGCU who are ready to explore and integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. Backed by presidential support and hosted by Dendritic – the Human-Centered AI & Data Science Institute, the fellowship fosters innovation, AI literacy, and interdisciplinary impact, helping FGCU move forward on its journey to become an AI University.
Program Goals
Advance AI Literacy
Build faculty capacity to use AI tools responsibly and effectively.
Innovate in Teaching
Support integration of AI into diverse courses across disciplines.
Foster Collaboration
Create a community of practice where fellows share strategies and resources.
Generate Impactful Research
Produce output through publications, case studies, and cross-disciplinary projects.
Engage Students and Community
Design real-world, AI-enabled projects that enhance learning and serve Southwest Florida.
Fellowship Activities
Monthly workshops and meetings to exchange ideas and showcase projects.
Collaborative toolkits and resource sharing, including AI literacy modules, GitHub repositories, and sandbox environments.
Pilot projects in courses that integrate AI into assignments, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Joint research opportunities, including surveys and multi-case studies on AI’s role in higher education.
Community engagement, connecting AI innovation with local industry and nonprofits.
Outcomes & Impact
Through the WCE AI Fellowship Program, faculty and students are:
Designing innovative AI-driven curricula across engineering, business, health, and social sciences.
Producing research outputs on AI literacy, pedagogy, and critical thinking.
Building cross-disciplinary collaborations and community partnerships.
Preparing FGCU graduates to navigate and shape an AI-enabled workforce.
2025-2026 WCE AI Fellows
Dr. Ahmed Elshall(College of Engineering)
Dr. Colleen Robb (Entrepreneurship)
Dr. Chrissann Ruehle (College of Business)
Dr. Daniel Rottig (College of Business)
Dr. Enas Awad (Arts and Sciences)
Dr. Leandro de Castro (Engineering)
Dr. Islam Md Baharul (Engineering)
Dr. Marzhan Sypabekova (Engineering)
Dr. Maka Tsulukidze (College of Health)
Dr. Vinod Ahuja (Engineering)
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Dendritic : A Human-Centered AI and DS Institute
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
(239) 590-1362
dendritic@fgcu.edu
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
