AI in Industry Internship – 12 Week Experiential Learning Program
A hands-on, real-world internship for students interested in AI, cybersecurity, and policy/governance. Choose your track, build your skills, and earn SecureAI certification.
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.
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.
Amaya Bradford – Florida A&M University – Biological Systems Engineering – Junior
Research in food security and plant biology with national conference presentations and poster awards; active in MANRRS, NSBE, and College of Agriculture and Food Sciences leadership & service.
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.
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.
Andria Sakheishvili – Seckinger High School – Industrial Design / 3D Specialist – Highschool Senior
Founder of NDP (3D modeling & printing services); recognized for 3D printing and drone projects with first-place wins in Lego Robotics, NASA Space Apps, and Tech-Park Engineering competitions.
12-Week Itinerary (Sept–Nov 2025)
Week 1 (Sept 1–5)
Technical Track
- Client Kickoff Meeting: AI Career Companion with CSI Companies
- Intro to AI fundamentals (LLMs, model types, applications)
- Prompt engineering: structuring inputs for reliable outcomes
- Cybersecurity in AI: adversarial attacks, model vulnerabilities
Policy & Governance Track
- Client Kickoff Meeting: AI Career Companion with CSI Companies
- Intro to AI fundamentals (with focus on responsible AI use)
- Prompt engineering basics for governance/policy analysis
- Policy brief fundamentals; frameworks overview (NIST AI RMF, America's AI Action Plan, OECD Principles)
Week 2 (Sept 8–12)
Technical Track
- Define technical architecture for AI Career Companion
- API design & retrieval pipeline planning
- Data ingestion & handling of candidate career data
Policy & Governance Track
- Draft responsible AI principles for AI Career Companion
- Risk analysis for handling candidate career data
- Map ethical considerations to NIST RMF functions
Week 3 (Sept 15–19)
Technical Track
- Early prototype mockup of AI Career Companion AI Voice Agent (resume parsing + voice-enabled interaction shell)
- Prepare demo walkthrough for industry panel
Policy & Governance Track
- Sept 17 Industry Panel Discussion: present governance/policy briefs for AI Career Companion
- Submit initial 2–3 page draft white paper: “Governance Challenges of AI Voice Agents in Career Tools”
Week 4 (Sept 22–26)
Technical Track
- Build MVP: AI Career Companion AI Voice Agent with skill recommendation engine
- Integrate resume parsing + career pathways datasets
Policy & Governance Track
- Refine policy briefs on fairness, bias, transparency for AI Career Companion
- Expand white paper with recommendations for protecting candidate career data
Week 5 (Sept 29–Oct 3)
Technical Track
- Add data integrations (career/job boards)
- Concept demo: computer vision for Rapid Catastrophe Damage Assessment
Policy & Governance Track
- Case studies: data privacy in education; governance in disaster-response AI
- Draft executive brief on privacy safeguards for AI Career Companion
Week 6 (Oct 6–10)
Technical Track
- Implement Agent Memory Protocol (AMP) for Career Companion
- Add observability & audit logs for AI Voice Agent
Policy & Governance Track
- Draft governance white papers (Career Companion + Catastrophe Damage Assessment)
- Align recommendations with NIST AI RMF obligations; define accountability roles
Week 7 (Oct 13–17)
Technical Track
- Stabilize AI Voice Agent; finalize demo script and datasets
Policy & Governance Track
- Finalize white papers and executive briefs for Homecoming
Week 8 (Oct 18)
Technical Track
- Present AI Career Companion (voice-enabled) demo
Policy & Governance Track
- Present white paper findings and executive briefs to industry partners
Week 9 (Oct 20–24)
Technical Track
- Add personalization (skill tracking, candidate dashboards)
- Performance tuning & latency improvements for voice interactions
Policy & Governance Track
- Incorporate partner feedback into briefs and governance documentation
- Draft change-management plan for organizational rollout
Week 10 (Oct 27–31)
Technical Track
- End-to-end testing; UI/UX polish
- Prepare GitHub repo handoff & technical documentation
- Security hardening (prompt-injection defenses, input validation)
Policy & Governance Track
- Draft executive summaries for concept modules (Hall Pass, JoeBullard, Catastrophe Damage Assessment)
- Define compliance checklist and success metrics (KPIs)
Week 11 (Nov 3–7)
Technical Track
- Documentation, logging/monitoring, and support runbook
- Handoff plan for continuity
Policy & Governance Track
- Compile final white papers and organizational governance recommendations
- Prepare presentation deck for final showcase
Week 12 (Nov 10–14)
Technical Track
- Present final AI Career Companion + GitHub repo
- Technical retrospective
Policy & Governance Track
- Present final white papers and recommendations
- Governance retrospective
Key Milestones
- Sept 17: Industry Panel Discussion (early ideas & briefs)
- Oct 18: FAMU Homecoming Showcase (prototype demos + posters)
- Nov 14: Final Showcase (full technical + policy/governance deliverables)