{"id":23565,"date":"2026-02-03T10:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=23565"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:21:00","slug":"ai-experiential-learning-lab-industry-immersion-for-university-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2026\/02\/03\/ai-experiential-learning-lab-industry-immersion-for-university-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Experiential Learning Lab: Industry Immersion for University Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovate solutions. Solve real problems. Build real skills.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feb 19 \u2013 May 1, 2026<br>Time commitment:\u2002~4h\/week<br>Optional mentoring: May 26\u201329, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lab is well suited for students in computer science, data science, business, design, or related fields who are interested in applying AI in practical, enterprise-relevant contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus Area: Enterprise-Ready Agentic AI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will design and build agentic AI solutions that address real-world industry challenges, gaining hands-on experience with technologies shaping the future of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Students Will Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete self-paced learning modules and attend live sessions with IBM and industry experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply design thinking and agile methods to real-world challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build and present an AI prototype using IBM watsonx and open-source tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in diverse, multidisciplinary teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Students Will Get<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBM digital credentials and certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship from industry professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to premium IBM tech tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A portfolio-ready AI project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking and career opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Join?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to teams of second- to fourth-year students actively enrolled at universities, colleges, community colleges, or vocational\/technical schools in the&nbsp;<strong>United States or United Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teams Will:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore IBM\u2019s agentic AI tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and build AI-driven solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on real industry challenges and showcase projects to IBM experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before Applying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form a team of\u00a0<strong>1\u20135 students<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to design and build an AI prototype as part of the program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure at least one team member has technical or coding skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each team should also choose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A team name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A team leader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spots are limited\u2014don\u2019t wait.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skillsbuild.org\/events\/industry-immersion-university-students\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/skillsbuild.org\/events\/industry-immersion-university-students\">Register \u2014> Apply Now <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innovate solutions. 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