AI for Research and Learning: Solving Academic Problems (an AI Hackathon)

Interested in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle real challenges in your research or teaching? Join Research Commons for a hands-on AI Hackathon designed for graduate students who want to move beyond theory and into practical application.

In this three-hour, immersive workshop, participants will work in small, interdisciplinary teams to identify a common academic problem—such as streamlining research workflows, supporting learning or improving instructional practices—and develop an AI-assisted solution.

Participants will move through a fast-paced, iterative process that includes ideation, rapid prototyping, peer feedback and presentations. No prior AI experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. You’ll leave with a prototype, new collaborators and concrete ideas for how AI can support your academic work.