“With this NSF grant, we will launch new academic programs in AI, establish a community-focused AI Help Desk, and expand research opportunities for all students in the Inland Empire,” said Yunfei Hou, principal investigator of the PROPEL AI program, director of CSUSB’s William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center, and professor of computer science
“The Future is Now: How AI is Transforming Women’s Careers” is the theme of this year’s ShEconomy event, which will take place on Oct. 23 from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theater. The event is free and open to the public.
Their initiatives are among 63 faculty-led projects selected for their potential to enable transformative teaching methods, foster groundbreaking research and address key concerns about AI adoption within the academic environment.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Cal State San Bernardino’s AI Horizon project — led by Vincent Nestler, director of the Center for Cyber and AI — uses custom-built AI tools to forecast how artificial intelligence is transforming the workforce. The initiative helps cybersecurity students and faculty identify disappearing jobs, emerging careers, and essential skills so graduates can stay competitive in an AI-driven future.
Vicky Lopez, a first-generation CSUSB student with a background in firefighting, is using their engineering skills to develop innovative technologies that improve wildfire response. With support from CSUSB faculty, including Fadi Muheidat, associate professor of computer science, they have earned prestigious internships and awards, and now lookahead to pursuing a graduate degree.
The 2025 PROPEL AI Symposium will take place at Cal State San Bernardino on Feb. 21. Its aim is to bring together educators, industry leaders and community stakeholders to explore the multifaceted impact of AI and how it can be harnessed to improve educational success and opportunities for economic growth.
Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, spoke at the 2024 International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Linguistic Research, which was organized by Beijing Language and Culture University in Beijing.
Alethea will serve as an academic coach to enhance student outcomes, helping students engage more deeply with course readings and elevate their learning skills. Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State LA are also participating in the early adoption of the software.
The open house, held on Oct. 25 at CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, featured interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and engaging presentations from cybersecurity and university leaders.