Artificial Intelligence
A UChicago education gives you the skills you need to succeed in the age of AI, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
The Careers in AI program provides additional support to help students build the AI skills they need for their specific career path. Students of all career interests and all technical skill levels are welcome!
Build Your AI Skills
AI Fundamentals
(All Backgrounds)
4 Workshops will take place in Spring Quarter
Open to 2nd and 3rd years; no previous technical experience required
In this Spring Quarter workshop series, students will identify a problem or inefficiency that could be improved or automated through AI. Over the course of the 4-part series, students will learn how to map an AI workflow and then use technical tools to build it out. The program will culminate in a demo day where students will showcase their projects.
The AI in Finance Program is a selective, one-year program designed to prepare students for next-generation careers in finance by leveraging artificial intelligence. Cohort members will receive training in trading/finance and AI, connect with industry professionals through networking events, and create their own project portfolios in GitHub to help showcase their skills to employers.
UChicago students have full access to IBM’s SkillsBuild AI Campus Platform which includes on-demand classes and live sessions with employers. Learn to build a chatbot, discuss ethical considerations of AI, and hear from top companies like L’Oreal and the NBA about how they are using AI. To get started, students can register here with their UChicago email address and code IBMCHICAGO.
AI Development
(Technical Backgrounds)
4 Workshops will take place in Spring Quarter
Open to 2nd and 3rd years; previous technical experience and coursework required
In collaboration with instructors from the Data Science Institute, students will complete four workshops focused on skills required for technical AI roles at leading tech firms. They will gain hands on experience leveraging common foundational models and learn approaches to handling issues around hallucinations, operational guardrails, and AI-human interactions.
The Data Science Clinic provides students with projects that transcend the traditional classroom experience. The Clinic is a project-based course where students work in teams as data scientists with real-world clients under the supervision of mentor instructors. To do this we partner with industry, social impact, civic organizations and research groups for 1 or 2 academic quarters on data science projects. As part of their training, students will be tasked with producing key deliverables, such as data analysis, open source software, as well as final client presentations and research reports.
Students can sign-up for hour-long technical practice interviews to get ready for internship and full-time job interviews! Our team of practice interviewers includes graduate-level computer science students with experience at Citi, Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and more! Students can visit this page to sign up.
Meet AI Employers
Take advantage of these opportunities to build your AI toolkit and network with leading employers who are eager to hire UChicago talent!
This program will provide students with nontechnical or technical AI training (based on qualifications) and employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace as they prepare for internships and future careers in artificial intelligence.
Dates: September 22-24, 2025
Eligibility: Open to students graduating between December 2026- January 2029
Connect with employers across all industries who are navigating AI's role in the workplace. Learn about the specific tools they're using, the challenges they're confronting, and the questions they're asking as they adopt new technology in the arts, business & finance, science & technology, and more!
Travel to AI hubs around the world and meet employers! Treks are a great way to grow your network, explore how different employers are approaching AI, and stand out in your job and internship applications.
Visit this page to view all upcoming career treks.
The Vibe Coding Hackathon features teams of College students from all majors, some who code and some who don't, who use AI Technology to imagine, design, and ship AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Student Projects and Opportunities
Below are just a few examples of the exciting AI projects UChicago students are working on!
Check out the Careers in AI collection of jobs and internships on Handshake, or explore opportunities on some of these startup or research job boards!
Resources
Sign up for the Careers in AI newsletter for regular updates on upcoming events, internships, and more!
Download the AI Industry Guide for information on UChicago resources that can help you reach your goals!
Lucy Brennan, Assistant Director of Careers in Artificial Intelligence, supports students interested in careers developing and implementing AI technologies. She brings over 7 years of experience working at the intersection of society and technology, including leading student-centered program partnerships with companies such as Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and LinkedIn, and connecting early-stage startup founders across Chicagoland to the capital, networks, and knowledge needed to grow their businesses at P33. Lucy is energized by the possibilities AI introduces, and she is excited to support students in securing opportunities in this rapidly growing field. She is available for student appointments via Handshake or directly at lucybrennan@uchicago.edu.
