Why AI Summer?
AI Summer 2026 is a unique opportunity to explore the latest of artificial intelligence in a structured, collaborative, and research-focused environment. Unlike our reactive programming like AI Flash, AI Summer is a planned and immersive four-week series built to foster innovative teaching and research projects across Vanderbilt University and beyond.
This remote workshop is free to attend but has limited capacity—ensuring a focused, interactive experience for participants. By the end of the summer, you’ll not only have a firm grasp on the latest techniques, but also the ability to build your own AI agents.
What to Expect from AI Summer
Over the course of four weeks, participants will engage with:
Interactive Live Zoom Sessions (T Th from 11 AM–1 PM Central)
Hands-on Development Projects with a focus on reasoning agents
Guided Learning Materials including step-by-step tutorials, code examples, and challenges
Curated Resources and Recordings available via our GitHub repository
👉 Explore the Repository
Watch the Latest AI Summer 2025 Workshops
AI Summer 2025 Week 4 Day 1: Building Autonomous AI Agents with CrewAI and Multi-Agent Systems
AI Summer 2025 Week 3 Day 2: Building Production RAG Systems with LangChain and Advanced Retrieval
AI Summer 2025 Week 2 Day 3: Reinforcement Learning for Training Reasoning Models
Recap Previous AI Summers
AI Summer: Key Features
🎯 Purpose
To generate new research and develop AI-powered academic resources across Vanderbilt through a focused, collaborative learning journey.
🧠 Who Should Join?
Researchers and Educators with a goal or project in mind
Students seeking collaboration opportunities
Enthusiasts ready to explore up-to-the-minute AI methods
Even if you’re not quite sure what your project is yet, we encourage you to apply. You can also book a consultation to brainstorm ideas:
👉 Schedule a Consultation
💡 Topics You'll Explore
How to Build an AI Agent
Latest Developments in AI Tooling
Coding AI (even for non-programmers!)
Real-world research and teaching applications of AI
Stay in the Loop
Spots for live participation are limited, Register now to secure your seat.
All recordings and course materials will be made available to the broader community, so even if you're not selected for the live cohort, you can still follow along.
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