FGCU AI Summer Academy
The Institute’s flagship education program: a month of workshops, trainings, and webinars that build practical, responsible fluency with artificial intelligence. Held each May, the Academy is open to FGCU faculty, staff, and students as well as community learners and regional professionals.
The Academy is not a lecture series. Sessions are hands-on, taught by practitioners and faculty who use these tools in their own work, and organized into tracks so participants can follow a coherent path rather than sampling at random. Participants who complete designated sequences earn certificates and micro-credentials.
Who It's For
FGCU faculty integrating AI into teaching, research, and scholarship
FGCU staff applying AI to administrative and professional work
Students building skills for study and for the workforce
Community members and regional professionals seeking practical AI literacy, including leaders and entrepreneurs
Format
Session formats:
Sessions are offered in three formats, workshops, trainings, and webinars, across tracks spanning AI foundations and literacy, teaching and pedagogy, research and academic writing, technical skill development, strategy and ethics, and applied domain-specific AI.
Each training runs for 8-10 hours over the span of two or five consecutive days, providing in-depth exploration of specific topics. These intensive learning experiences combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, allowing participants to develop comprehensive understanding and skills.
Single-day workshops offering hands-on experience in specific applications of AI and data science. These concentrated sessions provide practical skills and immediate applicable knowledge in specialized areas.
Expert webinars will complement the hands-on components, providing insights into key concepts and emerging trends. These live online sessions offer opportunities for engagement, discussion, and learning from anywhere.
When: Annually, during the month of May/June
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Location: FGCU main campus, with webinars offered online
Credentials: Certificates of completion and micro-credentials for designated sessions
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2026 FGCU AI Summer Academy
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The second FGCU AI Summer Academy ran through the month of May 2026, expanding to 18 program days across four weeks. It brought together faculty, students, staff, and community learners for the most extensive AI education program the Institute has delivered.
Programming was organized into six tracks (AI Foundations and Literacy, AI in Teaching and Pedagogy, AI for Research and Academic Writing, Technical and Skill Development, AI Strategy Ethics and Leadership, and Applied Domain-Specific AI) delivered through workshops, trainings, and webinars. Participants who completed designated sequences earned certificates and micro-credentials.
Event List
At a Glance
31
Sessions Delivered
150+
Hours of Learning
18
Program Days
35
Micro-Credentials Awarded
106
Certificates Isssued
872
Registrations
544
Attendees
316
Unique Participants
26
Expert Instructors
2026 Sponsors
Dendritic : A Human-Centered AI and DS Institute
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
(239) 590-1362
dendritic@fgcu.edu
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
