Join the GAINS Community
Ready to be part of the conversation about AI in graduate education? Whether you want to dive deep as an intern, contribute occasionally, or just stay informed, there are lots of ways to connect with our community.
Choose Your Level of Engagement
- Stay Informed
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- Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for curated AI insights and opportunities
- Follow our AI Bites to see what your peers are discovering
- Join our mailing list for event announcements and resource updates
- Contribute Occasionally
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- Share your AI experience through an AI Bite
- Attend our workshops and networking events
- Recommend resources you've found helpful
- Connect with other community members
- Get Deeply Involved
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- Apply for a GAINS internship (details below)
- Help shape our community direction
- Collaborate on research projects
- Propose a workshop or speaker
Have questions about any of these options? Email us at gains@pitt.edu - we'd love to chat!
GAINS Internship Program
Join Our Core Team
Want to go beyond participating to actually helping shape the future of AI in graduate education? Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills while making a real impact on your academic community.
As a GAINS intern, you'll help build the resources and community that graduate students across the Dietrich School rely on for AI guidance. You'll curate practical resources, create engaging content, organize events that actually help people, and contribute to important conversations about AI's role in academia.
- What You'll Gain
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Real project management experience with measurable impact
Professional skills in writing, video production, event planning, and community engagement
Deep understanding of university administration and higher education
Expanded professional network across disciplines and departments
Hands-on experience with AI tools and their applications in research and teaching
Portfolio pieces you can use in future job applications
Plus: $1,500 honorarium for your work
- Who Should Apply
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Any Dietrich School graduate student, regardless of program or year
All funding situations welcome - this stipend supplements other support
We especially value diverse disciplinary perspectives (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences)
Most important: genuine interest in AI's impact on higher education
- What We're Looking For
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Curiosity about AI's impact on higher education
Willingness to stay current on rapidly-changing developments
Commitment to sharing knowledge with the community
Interest in developing new professional skills
Experience in the following is helpful (but not required)
- Project management and event planning
- Website maintenance and mailing list management
- Social media and community engagement
- Web scraping and data management
- Writing and editing for different audiences
- Video production and editing
- Expectations
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Time Commitment: 5 hours per week for 15 weeks
Weekly team meetings and bi-weekly committee meetings
Contribute at least one AI Bite to our collection
Help organize and host community events
Work on both independent projects and team initiatives
Communicate regularly with mentors and team members
How to Apply
Priority Deadline: October 18 (rolling consideration after)
Submit these materials in one PDF to melissalenos@pitt.edu
Subject line: "GAINS Internship"
Required Materials:
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Cover sheet with name, email, program, and year
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Statement of Interest (1 page max) addressing:
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How your background could advance GAINS
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How this internship fits your career development goals
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Your interest in and experience with AI tools
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Current CV (2 pages max)
Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will have a Zoom interview with our team.
Questions? Email us at gains@pitt.edu - we're happy to discuss whether this opportunity is right for you.
Get in Touch
Whether you're interested in the internship, want to contribute an AI Bite, have questions about our resources, or just want to chat about AI in your field, we'd love to hear from you.
Email: gains@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-6094
Office: Room 910, Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
We're real people who love talking about AI and graduate education - don't hesitate to reach out!