The AI workshop series, launching in fall 2025 and spring 2026, gives students hands-on, ethically grounded experience using AI for studying, writing and research. Supported by the CSU systemwide AI initiative, the series includes mentor-led sessions and video previews to help students build practical, responsible AI skills for their academic and professional futures.
“The Defining the Future conference is designed to introduce students to the wide array of jobs in a variety of fields where they can leverage their interests and their experiences to move from campus to careers,” said Ryan Keating, co-organizer of the conference, which will take place April 15-16.
CSUSB generates nearly $1 billion in economic activity throughout the Inland Empire each year, according to the report. Statewide, the 22 California State University campuses together remain one of the state’s strongest catalysts of economic mobility and innovation.
Samantha Juan, assistant professor of nursing, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Faculty Scholars Grant from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Foundation for Academic Nursing to lead an interdisciplinary research project using artificial intelligence to improve nursing education. The project aims to enhance student learning, support success and strengthen patient care.
CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration hosted “The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler” on Nov. 3, where Nestler cautioned students about AI’s human-driven biases, job impacts and misinformation, while ChatGPT argued AI can be a powerful tool if guided ethically.
Attendees engaged in keynote sessions, a panel discussion and research presentations that explored how technology continues to shape organizations and education globally.
The debate will take place on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon in the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theater. The event, presented by the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, will explore the future of human and artificial intelligence in a head-to-head discussion.
“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 Oct. 17 open house will take place from 7-9 p.m. at Jack Brown Hall. The Center for Cyber & AI invites students, families and community members to explore hands-on demonstrations, research showcases, and academic and career opportunities in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.