Fall 2025 New course CS390ARC – AI, Robotics, & Community, Apply by 8/24

Hello everyone, 

You are invited to apply for CS390ARC – AI, Robotics, & Community, an experimental and first-of-its-kind course launching this Fall. We are seeking motivated students passionate about teaching, research, and making a real-world impact, especially in the areas of AI and robotics.

In this course, you will:

  • Explore how AI and robotics can support and strengthen local communities
  • Engage with topics like education, citizen science, and socially-aware robots
  • Collaborate with the Purdue CS Department to mentor youth in local robotics workshop events.
  • Gain hands-on experience in both technical and community-centered problem solving

Course Format:

  • Lecture: Once a week, Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Seats Available: ~12
  • Application Deadline: August 24

If you’re ready to learn, lead, and innovate while contributing to your community, please apply using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NDyYwsMwHC5sg86eucdLHr1bvmHWW3xNMba7kPq8jEs/edit

For a more detailed course description, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ7IxOIQ4sEfxuerVptU3Z5yKmlq_5d76iDF9DFP4z8pohzaK5DxGkzM76IcJqDxlpxdc3aDemmSrsN/pub

We look forward to seeing your application and potentially welcoming you into this exciting new program!

Best regards,

Max Jacobson

Purdue University – Department of Computer Science

Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025 8:32 AM