Nittany AI Advance
Nittany AI Advance puts Penn State students in team-based roles to create AI proof-of-concept ideas to solve real-world business challenges.
The Nittany AI Advance program connects Penn State students with industry and nonprofit partners for real-world, AI-focused internships. Through these collaborative projects, students gain hands-on experience applying artificial intelligence to address meaningful challenges while developing professional skills that set them apart.
Advance fosters collaboration across disciplines, bringing together students, faculty, and organizational partners to co-create AI-powered proofs of concept. This unique internship model benefits all participants: students gain career-ready experience, and partners engage with fresh perspectives and emerging talent while exploring how AI can drive innovation within their organizations.
For Students
The Nittany AI Advance internship gives you the chance to work directly with industry and nonprofit partners on real AI solutions. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team that designs, develops, and tests a proof of concept addressing a real organizational challenge.
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For Partners
Advance partners collaborate directly with student teams to explore how AI can create value within their organization. Partners define a project challenge and provide mentorship, expertise, or data as students work toward a viable proof of concept.
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