Experiential Learning

Arizona is at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence research. Depending on your interests, students can gain hands-on learning in semiconductor design using AI tools, use AI and extended reality to create novel solutions to unique real-world problems or develop in-demand cybersecurity skills.
Explore AI Research Opportunities
AI Hardware Design League (AIHDL)
The AI Hardware Design League offers students an opportunity to design and prototype custom hardware systems optimized for AI. Projects focus on edge computing, robotics, and machine learning acceleration. Students develop practical skills in hardware-software integration and prepare for careers in AI systems engineering.
Focus Areas: Edge computing, AI hardware, embedded systems, student-led innovation
Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic
This student-centered clinic empowers students to provide cybersecurity support to public and nonprofit organizations. Projects incorporate AI for threat detection, digital forensics, and secure infrastructure—offering practical experience with a public service mission.
Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, AI threat analysis, ethical hacking, civic tech
AI and XR Studio
At the intersection of artificial intelligence and extended reality, this studio invites students to explore immersive storytelling, interactive design, and spatial computing. Projects integrate machine learning into virtual and augmented reality environments, encouraging creativity across disciplines.
Focus Areas: Immersive media, spatial AI, creative technologies, cross-disciplinary design
AI for Public Health Initiative
Students contribute to solutions for public health challenges by applying AI to data analysis, health equity research, and environmental health monitoring. This initiative bridges technology and community well-being, encouraging responsible use of data and inclusive innovation.
Focus Areas: Public health data, health equity, environmental monitoring, AI for impact
AI in Healthcare Simulation, Education and Training
Students engage in developing AI systems that support medical interviewing, including virtual assistants and symptom-checking tools. Projects focus on natural language processing and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Focus Areas: Health communication, medical AI, natural language processing, patient-centered technology
AI-Driven Healthcare Applications
This initiative offers hands-on research in AI systems for diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and health system optimization. Students contribute to tools that improve access, accuracy, and efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Focus Areas: Precision medicine, health systems engineering, diagnostic AI, machine learning
Transformative AI for Residential and Transportation Safety
This program supports student research in AI systems designed to improve public safety—both in the home and on the road. Projects include smart infrastructure, risk detection, and real-time data analysis to enhance quality of life and community safety.
Focus Areas: Urban safety, smart transportation, predictive analytics, AI for communities
AI Core
AI Core is an interdisciplinary hub where students collaborate on research across health, agriculture, education, and climate science. The initiative emphasizes ethical frameworks and inclusive design in AI development, preparing students to apply AI responsibly and creatively.
Focus Areas: Interdisciplinary AI, ethical AI, student collaboration, applied research