The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering will host Husker AI Days, a two‑week, campus‑wide initiative April 13–24, designed to demystify artificial intelligence and showcase how AI is being applied across education, research, and industry.
Husker AI Days brings together students, faculty, staff, and industry partners for a robust lineup of hands‑on workshops, industry‑led sessions, research discussions, and networking opportunities. The series is focused on one clear goal: making AI practical, accessible, and actionable for the entire UNL community, according to Mark Stone, director of the college’s Prairie (AI) Initiative.
A centerpiece of Husker AI Days is the active participation of four major global technology leaders — Google, MathWorks, Microsoft, and OpenAI — each of which will host dedicated programming during the two weeks. These sessions will offer attendees direct insight into real‑world AI tools, platforms, and workflows currently shaping industries such as engineering, data science, manufacturing, and software development.
Complementing the corporate‑led programming are university‑led workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions, along with student‑centered events that highlight the breadth of AI activity taking place at UNL. Faculty and researchers will share practical applications and emerging research, while participants can gain hands‑on experience applying AI concepts to real problems.
Students are at the heart of Husker AI Days, including a Promptathon and a Student Spotlight where AI projects form across campus will be the headline attraction.
The College of Engineering’s annual Senior Design Showcase will conclude the two-week event on April 24 from 1:30-4 p.m. in Kiewit Hall. The Showcase features more than 90 teams of graduating seniors from across the college displaying projects that reflect real-world professional challenges and environments and, in numerous cases, collaborations with industry clients to develop products and devices that could have immediate impact.
The initiative culminates in a Student Spotlight, showcasing AI projects and applications from across campus disciplines. These student showcases underscore how AI is being integrated into learning and discovery at every level of the university, Stone noted.
He added that Husker AI Days reflects the university’s commitment to preparing students and professionals for an AI‑enabled future while strengthening partnerships with leading technology organizations.
Husker AI Days is presented by the College of Engineering PRAIRIE Initiative (Pioneering Responsible AI for Research, Innovation, and Education) with support from the NU AI Institute, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Business, Holland Computing Center, and IANR.
For a full schedule of events and program details, visit the Husker AI Days website.
