Youth AI Foundations Workshop: From Building AI Tools to Creative Superpowers
Calling All Middle & High Schoolers!
You’ve probably been sneaking in ChatGPT to help with homework… or experimenting with it for fun. But what if you could unlock the real power of AI — and learn how to use it smarter, faster, and more creatively?
This September, join us for a 1-day in-person AI Bootcamp led by Certified AI professionals.
It’s not just another class - it’s a hands-on, high-energy workshop where you’ll discover how to turn AI into your secret advantage in school, creativity, and beyond.
🌟 What You’ll Learn & Do
AI Foundations: How ChatGPT and other AI tools really work (explained in simple, fun ways).
Homework Hacks: Smarter study tips, research tricks, and how to save hours on school projects.
Creative Boost: Use AI to write stories, brainstorm ideas, design projects, and more.
Make Your Own Music: Learn how to create your own songs using AI music tools 🎶.
Responsible AI Use: Do’s and don’ts of using AI ethically (and how to impress your teachers).
Live Breakouts & Challenges: Team up, compete, and create fun AI-powered projects together.
Q&A with AI Pros: Bring your questions-we’re here to give you a truly engaging, in-person experience (without the boring talk).
🎯 Why Attend?
Walk away with practical AI skills you can apply immediately
Boost your grades, creativity, and confidence
Connect with other like-minded students in a fun, collaborative environment
Learn directly from AI-certified professionals who use these tools every day
Enjoy lunch, snacks, and plenty of fun breaks built into the day.
What to bring?
To get the most out of our session, please bring your fully charged laptop or iPad with you.
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About the Hosts
Shyamala Prayaga: Shyamala Prayaga is a Senior AI Product Manager at NVIDIA, author, and founder of MirabilUX. She’s built voice assistants for Amazon Alexa and Ford and teaches Human-Centered AI at Carnegie Mellon University. Her mission: help youth turn AI into safe, ethical superpowers—from homework hacks to big ideas.
Vidhya Natchiyappan: Vidhya Natchiyappan is a Certified AI Consultant who has helped 50+ SMBs successfully adapt AI, streamline workflows, and transform their businesses. With 3000+ hands-on training hours and 15+ years in tech, she’s delivered hundreds of successful projects, worked with Fortune 500 companies, and guided founders in making AI simple, strategic, and confidence-building.
Chock Karuppaiah: Dr. Chockkalingam “Chock” Karuppaiah is CTO at Ohmium and Founder of Vetri Labs. With 27+ years in energy tech, he’s guided products from lab to launch and mentors startups building climate solutions. He holds a Ph.D. from RPI in electrochemistry.