ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

UNF's initiatives will ensure that our students, faculty and staff thrive in an AI-driven world.

Academic Excellence

UNF is committed to incorporating AI into its teaching practices to prepare both students and faculty for the future of work and innovation.

Research Excellence

UNF inspires an impactful research community focused on AI technologies and their applications across disciplines.

Operational Excellence

UNF encourages and supports development of innovative research, scholarship and creative activity that addresses the rapid emergence and influence of AI.

Workforce and Community Excellence

UNF is integrating AI into community engagement efforts including enhancing education and training opportunities to respond to workforce needs.

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Courses and Certificates

A key initiative is integrating AI topics into curricula to equip students for the future workplace. Several courses are available now and more are on the way.

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Training Opportunities

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Teen Innovation Lab: A One-Day Experience in Life Design and AI-Supported Study Skills

February 16, 2026

Workshop/Seminars

This one-day, high-impact Teen Innovation Lab empowers students ages 13–17 to take control of their time, focus, and digital habits using design thinking, executive functioning strategies, and modern study skills. Through an interactive, Google-style sprint, teens will examine their daily routines, identify productivity roadblocks, and design a personalized “Design My Day Blueprint” — a practical plan for balancing schoolwork, screen time, activities, and downtime. Along the way, participants will learn research-backed strategies to improve focus, study more efficiently, and use technology (including AI tools) responsibly and effectively.

Students leave with more than inspiration — they walk away with a customized life-design blueprint, actionable tools they can use all school year, and increased confidence in their ability to manage school, life, and future goals. Perfect for teens ready to work smarter, feel less stressed, and build future-ready skills in a fun, hands-on environment.

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February 23, 2026

Workshop/Seminars

This course caters to professional artists at all levels who wish to incorporate AI into their artistic process. You will cover advanced techniques in using MidJourney to create references and art. Topics include control over lighting, models, generating consistent themes, and leveraging Chat models like ChatGPT for professional development, including crafting artist statements, networking, and marketing. Experience with image-generating AI and a subscription to MidJourney are required. A self-paced online course.

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AI and Design Thinking Innovation Challenge

March 27, 2026

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Join the AI + Design Thinking FFCE Innovation Challenge 2026 for a collaborative, one-day experience where student teams tackle real-world “wicked problems” using design thinking and AI-informed solutions. Working in groups of 3–4, participants will develop and pitch innovative concepts aligned with community-focused themes supporting justice-involved individuals in Jacksonville. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Registration closes March 20, 2026.