Program Overview
- The AI in Industry Internship is a 12-week experiential learning program that immerses students in real-world applications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, policy, and governance.
- Interns will:
- Develop and present an AI Career Companion prototype for CSI Companies
- Explore supporting use cases: Digital Hall Pass, Agent Memory Protocol, and Rapid Catastrophe Damage Assessment
- Produce policy briefs, governance frameworks, and white papers (Policy & Governance track)
- Build working demos, code, and GitHub repos (Technical track)
- Present progress to industry partners during FAMU Homecoming Week
- At completion, interns may earn a SecureAI Certification: Policy, Governance, or Technical.
- Delivered in partnership with Dr. Allyson L. Watson, Dr. Darryl Scriven and the Florida A&M University Cyber Policy Institute.
Fall 2025 Cohort
Ashley Saddler – Florida A&M University – Architecture (Minor in Military Science) – Graduate Student
Master of Architecture student and 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard with leadership experience through FAMU's Army ROTC; contributed to Howard Hall renovation proposal and brings strengths in digital design, content creation, and community engagement.
Kalab Kiros – Florida A&M University – Computer Science (MS) – Graduate Student
Graduate student specializing in data science & AI with projects in fraud detection, tumor classification, and facial recognition; Microsoft Certified (Azure AI Fundamentals) and published on CNN-based tumor detection.
Jaala Curry – Florida A&M University – Community Psychology – Graduate Student
Experience in behavioral therapy, academic research, and classroom instruction focused on child development & social-emotional learning; Graduate Assistant and former Registered Behavior Technician.
Whitney Lee – Clemson University – Accounting (Double Minor: MIS & Financial Management) – Senior
Completed two EY internships and will join the Audit team post-graduation; founder of Clemson's NABA chapter; leading development of an AI-driven materiality estimator; member of Sideline & Competition cheer teams.
Kyler Andrews – Florida A&M University – Computer Science – Senior
Hands-on experience in PC network support and large-scale technology deployment; projects in full-stack development and system emulation; skilled in C++, JavaScript, Python, and cloud fundamentals.
Cameron Smith – Florida A&M University – Cybersecurity – Junior
Experience in C++ projects, network security, and threat analysis with a growing foundation in data protection; seeks opportunities to apply and expand cybersecurity skills.
Hanibal Grant – Florida A&M University – Architecture – Junior
Digital design contributor using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Adobe Creative Suite; active in NOMAS and BBLB; recipient of NAHB IBS Custom Build Rookie of the Year and AIA Tallahassee Student Award.
Laila Fields – Florida A&M University – Political Science (Minor in Pre-Law) – Junior
Future Leaders Fellow (African American Mayors Association) and President of FAMU Presidential Ambassadors; active in NAACP, NCNW, Project C., and community service & student government roles.
Lauryn M. Wilson – Florida A&M University – Agricultural Business – Junior
USDA 1890 Scholar and Supply Chain Intern (Foreign Agricultural Services) researching food systems, supply chain data, and agricultural equality; leadership in MANRRS, NAACP, NCNW, and Umoja.
Jariah Williams – Florida A&M University – Biological Systems Engineering – Junior
Projects in AI in Agriculture, IoT sensor deployment, and financial literacy apps; active in NSBE, Women in STEM, and EESI with professional experience in communications & web support roles.
Peyton Watson – Texas A&M University–Texarkana – Kinesiology (Pre-Med) – Junior
Pre-med track student with leadership, customer service, and technical problem-solving experience; strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability aiming toward a medical career.
Keion Dunlap – Valdosta State University – Computer Science (Marketing, Finance, & Cybersecurity) – Sophomore
Interests across marketing, finance, and cybersecurity; developing programming and teamwork skills while active in campus organizations and collegiate baseball.
Mazamesso Meba – University of North Florida – Information Systems (BS) – Junior
Information Systems student with experience in software development, data analysis, and AI-driven solutions. Data Analyst Intern (100 Black Men of Jacksonville) and AI Developer Intern (MyVillage Project) where he built a family history RAG chatbot, developed the Griot Oracle AI Agent, and created an entrepreneurial readiness ML model. Skilled in Python, Java, Power BI, Pinecone, and Streamlit—applying emerging technologies to community impact.
D'Allo J. Wiley – Florida A&M University – Journalism – Freshman
Experience in communications, public relations, and digital content creation via internships with Clayton County Public Schools and Venuiti Solutions; skilled in writing, photography, and video editing with active community service involvement.
Destany Stiles – Florida State University – Biochemistry (Pre-Maxillofacial Surgery) – Freshman
Biochemistry student aspiring to become a maxillofacial surgeon; Silver Viking Award recipient and National Honor Society member active in leadership and service through Miss Pearls of Perfection, I'm A Star, and HER University, while pursuing interests in film and the arts.
Wally Charles – Florida A&M University – Construction – Student
Wally Charles is a Construction major at Florida A&M University with interests in building technology and project management.