Howard University AI Bootcamp: Shaping Future of Education

Howard University recently hosted a multi-day event for faculty, exploring how agentic artificial intelligence can transform teaching and learning. This Faculty Bootcamp focused on building AI curriculum across various disciplines. The intensive design sprint was hosted by the Howard AI Network and powered by Amazon's Machine Learning University. Educators from Howard and other universities gathered to learn how to integrate AI into their classrooms. The hybrid bootcamp was supported by Amazon Web Services and the National Science Foundation. Faculty from fields like mathematics, education, music, and health sciences examined how agentic AI can be thoughtfully used in the classroom. Participants developed assignments, learning modules, and course materials. These resources aim to prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce, emphasizing ethical and responsible AI use. What's interesting is the distinction: unlike generative AI, which creates content, agentic AI completes tasks, coordinates workflows, and makes decisions under human oversight. This initiative helps educators prepare students for an evolving, AI-driven job market.