Meet the Minds Shaping the Future of AI this Summer
July 3, 2025
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We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural recipients of the CCI Horizons – AI Summer Grant: nine exceptional students whose innovative projects will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across disciplines.
This diverse cohort—made up of six graduate and three undergraduate students—represents a wide range of colleges and fields, including Social & Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Humanities, Education, and Business Management.
Their interdisciplinary projects will unfold over the summer, examining AI’s evolving role in education, research, creative practice, and its broader societal impact. The work will culminate in a public showcase during the next academic year, so stay tuned for that announcement!
“These projects demonstrate how creativity, critical thinking, and emerging technologies like AI can converge to shape the future,” said Dr. Javier Durán, Director of Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry.
The CCI Horizons – AI Summer Grant reflects Confluencenter’s commitment to bold, imaginative inquiry at the intersection of technology and the human experience, supporting students as they engage in intersectional thinking and innovative exploration across disciplines.
