
“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.

“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.

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.

Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Thomas Chapman (cybersecurity), David Yaghoubian (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were included in recent news coverage.

The inaugural CyberPatriot Cyber Camp, which took place at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was an interactive five-day event aimed at empowering local high school students with vital cybersecurity skills and igniting a passion for STEM careers.

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.

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.