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.

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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.

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.

12-Week Itinerary (Sept–Nov 2025)

Week 1

Orientation & Foundations

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

Problem Scoping

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

Panel Prep

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

MVP Sprint

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

Testing & Concept Modules

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

Expansion

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

Showcase Prep

Technical Track

  • Stabilize AI Voice Agent; finalize demo script and datasets

Policy & Governance Track

  • Finalize white papers and executive briefs for Homecoming

Week 8

FAMU Homecoming Showcase

Technical Track

  • Present AI Career Companion (voice-enabled) demo

Policy & Governance Track

  • Present white paper findings and executive briefs to industry partners

Week 9

Iteration

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

Deployment Readiness

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

Integration

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

Final Showcase

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)