April 6, 2026 | CampusMemo
https://campusmemo.sfsu.edu/2026/April-6-2026
Publish Date: 2026-04-04 01:29:00
Source Domain: campusmemo.sfsu.edu
SFSU is calling on students to apply bold thinking to the future of artificial intelligence (AI) while getting recognized for it. The inaugural SFSU Student AI Awards spotlight the creativity, curiosity and critical thinking students are bringing to today’s most transformative technology. From building innovative tools and AI-driven art to exploring ethical boundaries or solving real-world challenges, the competition celebrates how Gators are engaging with AI in meaningful ways.
“The SFSU Student AI Awards give students a unique opportunity to showcase and apply AI in real-world situations while thinking critically about its impact, both positive and negative,” said David Ghukasyan, a member of the Awards Organizing Committee.
An SFSU Data Science student, Ghukasyan is actively involved in AI initiatives across campus and beyond. He serves as event coordinator for the AI Agents Club, is a student ambassador for OpenAI, helping to facilitate workshops and events, and works part time as a business development and fundraising strategy analyst for Accel.AI, supporting efforts to build partnerships and secure funding for AI-driven projects.
“I’m excited to see how students bring their perspectives to life and highlight the work coming out of SFSU,” Ghukasyan said.
The awards feature four categories that reflect the diverse ways students can work with AI:
- “Problem Solving with AI” focuses on practical, real-world applications. Students are encouraged to develop solutions that address business, social or technical challenges using AI in thoughtful and effective ways.
- “Integrating AI into Creative Expression” celebrates artistic innovation, inviting submissions in visual art, music, writing, film, design that thoughtfully incorporate AI while exploring questions of authorship and creativity.
- “Exploring Societal Impacts and Perspectives” challenges students to critically examine AI’s broader effects, from ethics and…
