Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy
Your Code. Your Ideas. Your Future in AI.
Dive into AI at Norwich University. Build code, tackle hardware, and take on challenges that bring artificial intelligence to life. Experience campus living, team projects, and the future of tech—this summer.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy Dates:
June 28-July 3, 2026
Registration will become available on October 15th.
Location: Norwich University Campus, Northfield, Vermont.
Format: Overnight residential program.
Cost: Free for all participants.
At a Glance
Who Can Attend?
AI Academy is for current high school students in grades 9-12. Open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 14-17).
How Much Does It Cost?
Free for all participants.
What If I Have More Questions?
If you have questions or need more information, email Jessica Amell at amellj@norwich.edu
AI in Action: Real Skills. Big Impact.
Dive into the future at Norwich University's AI Academy, an immersive, hands-on summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) who want to move beyond theory and build real AI skills.
Experience interactive coding labs, hardware builds, and team challenges that let you design, train, and test machine-learning models while probing the ethics and real-world impact of emerging technology.
Push your creativity through rapid prototyping and collaborative problem-solving in a makerspace environment where experimentation is encouraged and bold ideas take shape.
Learn on Norwich's campus and live the college experience—room with peers, collaborate with faculty mentors, and join evening socials, hack nights, and showcase events.
Present a capstone demo, leave with a polished portfolio, and the confidence to pursue AI studies. Forge friendships, sharpen leadership skills, and discover how far your curiosity can take you.
Build the Future
Code beginner-friendly AI models for images and text. Create simple AI-powered devices using Raspberry PI.
Breathtaking Campus
Learn on Norwich's campus and live the college experience—room with peers, collaborate with faculty mentors, and join evening socials, hack nights, and showcase events.
Ethics & Emerging Technology
Explore ethics, bias, privacy, and AI’s impact on the future. Learn to code through fun challenges and mini-games. Plus, much more!
Beyond the Classroom
Join in evening recreation, team-building exercises, and campus activities. Take a field trip to a tech partner or research lab. Present your projects to peers, faculty, and families at the Final Showcase.
Why Norwich?
Norwich University is a national leader in technology and innovation. The camp is led by:
- Dr. Ali Al Bataineh – Director, Artificial Intelligence Center
- Dr. Michael Cross – Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Gain Impressive Experience
- A Python coding portfolio
- Mini AI + hardware builds
- A team Capstone project
- A Certificate of Completion from Norwich University
- New friendships and teamwork skills
Meet Your Program Staff
Dr. Ali Al Bataineh - Program Co-Lead
Dr. Al Bataineh is the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center and Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Norwich University. He brings expertise in machine learning, neural networks, and applied AI across healthcare, cybersecurity, and engineering.
Dr. Al Bataineh has mentored dozens of Norwich students in research projects, secured major federal grants to advance AI education, and is passionate about making AI approachable for high school students.
Dr. Michael Cross - Program Co-Lead
Dr. Michael Cross is a Chair and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Norwich University. He teaches classes in first-year engineering, circuits, electronics, and energy systems. His research interests are in battery electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and grid-connected energy systems.
Cross received his B.S. in Physics from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Vermont, where he investigated semiconductor thin films and nanomaterials for sustainable energy systems. He is also the Director of the Governor's Institutes of Vermont Engineering Institute, promoting STEM outreach and workforce development in the state.
Michael Cross
Position(s):
- Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Associate Professor