Widener University in Chester recently hosted “AI Day” to engage students, faculty, and staff in meaningful conversation, exploration, and education about artificial intelligence through hands-on workshops, a keynote address, and more.
As part of Widener’s AI Day event, students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to submit ideas and projects on the unique and creative ways they use AI technology. Eight student projects were recognized, and prizes of cash and gift cards were awarded. Student winners also received certificates of recognition.
Judged by the AI Day planning committee, winners were chosen based on thoughtful engagement with AI tools, creativity, and a plan for next steps in their projects.
The AI Day Competition winners are:
Graduate student winners:
- Stacey Rose – “It Starts with ‘I’m Sorry’ and Ends with AI Models Learning to Better Support Survivors”
Undergraduate student winners:
- 1st place: Miroslava Vazquez – “Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry with AI.”
- 2nd place tie: Elizabeth Martin – “EKG Analysis: Utilizing AI for Smarter Heart Rhythm Interpretation.
- 2nd place tie: Cole Helmer – “Mind in Pictures: Turning Thoughts into Visuals for Mental Health Awareness.”
Honorable mentions:
- William Harp – “Reclaiming the Missing Greek Titans in a TTS accessible story Atlas of Mythos illuminated and enabled by Generative AI tools.”
- Gerardo Coronado Benitez – “A&G Business Plan Writer.”
- Ivan Gonzalez Jr. – “SkyTorch: AI Drone Navigation.”
- Kristen Martinez – “Analyzing Short Response Data with AI.”
Widener University is a private institution in Chester, where core values of respect, integrity, and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative, and inclusive approach to learning.
Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks.
Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders, and globally engaged citizens.
