AI Kitchen is a new open-access initiative at Santa Clara University giving students across every major hands-on experience with the AI tools reshaping their fields.
Kickoff: Friday, April 3
A place where students from any major learn to use AI tools through real projects, industry connections, and peer collaboration. No application process. Just show up.
English, business, psych, engineering, art, you name it
Professionals demo their real AI workflows every Friday
Work on projects that matter, for communities that need them
Two ways to get involved, whether you have an afternoon or a whole quarter.
Fridays, 1:00–5:30 p.m.
Each session kicks off with a live demo from someone doing interesting things with AI, whether that's an industry professional, a faculty member, or a fellow student. Then it's open time to experiment, hack, and work on whatever you're curious about. Walk in any Friday, no signup required.
A short demo to spark ideas, then hours of open time to try things with people who can help.
Quarter-long projects
Found something you love in a Taste Test? Pitch a project, form a team across majors, and work with a faculty or industry mentor over a full quarter. Present your work at the end-of-year Potluck Showcase.
Example projects: Automate tedious workflows for campus staff. Build a custom AI pipeline for a local nonprofit. Create an AI agent skill that helps SCU students plan their coursework.
Industry Mentors: Want to share your AI workflow? 🧑🍳
We're looking for industry professionals to lead Friday Taste Test sessions. Demo how you actually use AI in your work, then guide students through a hands-on exercise. Mentor the next generation.
Get involved → Questions? klukoff@scu.eduNo technical background needed. Seriously.
Our first Taste Test is Friday, April 3, 1:00–5:30 p.m.
Heafey 238, SCU campus. 🍽️
Takes 30 seconds. We will only email you about AI Kitchen.