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Artificial Intelligence Program

Oregon's first applied Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is welcoming its first cohort of students in Fall 2026. It is a polytechnic, hands-on program preparing students to build, deploy, and manage AI systems from Day 1.

What Artificial Intelligence offers

Oregon’s first applied Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing ethical human-centered practice and delivered through a polytechnic, industry-informed curriculum.

What “Polytechnic” Means in AI

What “Polytechnic” Means in the Artificial Intelligence Program

In the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, polytechnic means learning artificial intelligence by building and applying systems that address human and organizational needs.

Polytechnic learning in artificial intelligence includes:

Coursework focused on real use cases
Labs and capstone projects using production tools
Faculty-led projects with external partners
Training in deployment, monitoring, and system integration

Students gain experience working across disciplines, preparing them to operate within teams that include engineers, analysts, managers, and domain specialists.

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Applied Computing Lab & Applied Computing Learning Lab - Dedicated spaces where students work with real tools, datasets, and AI/ML systems
�� Cybersecurity Community Clinic (OTC³) - Oregon's first member of the national Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics (UC Berkeley/MIT, supported by Google). OTC³ is AI-infused, giving students the opportunity to apply AI techniques to real cybersecurity assessments for local businesses and organizations
High-Performance Computing (HPC) - �� is expanding into HPC infrastructure for modern AI workloads, large-scale data processing, and model training
NAIRR Sandboxes Pilot Access - Faculty are participating in the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, an NSF-supported initiative providing access to national-scale AI computing, data, and training resources. Students benefit from exposure to deep learning sandboxes and cloud-scale AI infrastructure

�� Students Shine on the National Stage

�� students earned six awards at the Americas Innovate IT Collegiate Conference (AITCC) 2026, a national competition that brings together top student talent and industry leaders to explore emerging technologies, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation.

Award Highlights

1st Place – Analyze IT Challenge: Aiden Kimberling & Uriel Aguilar Torres
3rd Place – Analyze IT Challenge: Cole Bentley & Dominik Kuller
Honorable Mention (2 teams) – Cyber Sentinel CTF: Both �� teams ranked Top 10 of 20
Honorable Mention – Troubleshoot IT Challenge: Cole Bentley (ranked No. 4 in the finals)

Faculty mentors: Dr. Praveen Kumar Guraja and Mr. Manish Nalluri

The AI Club at �� connects students passionate about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies through hands-on projects, national competitions, guest speakers, and peer collaboration. Open to all majors.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Praveen Kumar Guraja
Assistant Advisor: Mr. Manish Nalluri

Jobs and Careers in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence professionals work with data, software, and systems to automate processes, support decisions, and enable new capabilities. Roles span technology, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, energy, and public service.

Graduates of ��’s Artificial Intelligence program are prepared for roles such as:

Artificial intelligence engineer
Machine learning engineer
Data analyst
Systems integration specialist
Automation engineer

The curriculum supports career readiness through portfolio development, team projects, and engagement with employers hiring for artificial intelligence roles. Industry partnerships, including collaborations with cloud and hardware providers, support student learning and workforce alignment.

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��’s Artificial Intelligence program provides learning by doing, not just working from a textbook. Students get hands‑on practice with the necessary tools and projects that offer a clear understanding of how AI works in the real world. Throughout the course, students will gain skills in important AI topics, including large language models, machine learning, data-driven logic, and AI-controlled computer systems. By working on straightforward, practical skills, students learn how AI can assist in solving problems in many fields of study and can prepare for future careers in technology.

AI 101: AI for Everyone - Accessible AI introduction from Day 1
AI 205: Applied AI Fundamentals - Hands-on AI tools starting freshman year
AI 305: Natural Language Processing - Building systems that understand human language
AI 405: Computer Vision - Teaching machines to interpret visual data
BUS 327: AI Prototyping & Entrepreneurship - Where AI meets real product development
PHIL 355: Ethics & Philosophy for AI - Ethical and societal dimensions of AI
AI 491/492: Capstone I & II - Two-part applied senior capstone with industry/community partners

The hands-on courses at �� help prepare students for a career in Artificial Intelligence.

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Design and evaluate artificial intelligence models

Communication Skills

Communicate technical results to varied audiences

AI Ethics and Law

Address ethical, legal, and social considerations

Operational Settings

Deploy artificial intelligence systems in operational settings

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Contribute to teams using artificial intelligence in practice

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January 8, 2026

�� Board Approves Next Steps to Launch Future-Facing Artificial Intelligence Degree to Meet Workforce and Industry Needs

The �� Board of Trustees approved proceeding with a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree during its December meeting, wit

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�� Achieves Enrollment Growth with Record Freshman Class and Expanded Dual Credit Access

For the second year in a row, �� (��) is pleased to welcome its largest freshman class during the last fo

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