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Industry Fellowship

The C4IS Fellowship Program is a 6-month, high-intensity experience that combines hands-on projects, expert mentorship, and applied research to prepare students for real-world industry careers and innovation. 

Preliminary Track Overview

Choose a focus area aligned with your interests and career goals. 

Deep Learning For Computer Vision

Master the fundamentals of Deep Learning. Build and deploy AI/DL models for visual inspection, robotics, and automation using NVIDIA Jetson/Orin and different deep learning frameworks. 

Digital Product Design & Simulation

3D modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to create, test, and optimize products virtually before physical manufacturing. 

Cybersecurity & Cognitive Security

Protection of digital systems, networks, and industrial operations using both traditional defense mechanisms and AI-driven threat intelligence to predict and neutralize attacks. 

Digital Twin Engineering

Developing data-driven virtual replicas of physical systems to bridge the physical and digital worlds, enabling predictive maintenance, process optimization, and smarter decision-making across industries. 

Experiential Learning Loop

A hands-on cycle where students learn, design, test, and apply real-world solutions. 

classroom
Classroom Instruction
Industry-Aligned Curriculum.
problem disovery
Problem Discovery
Industry or community challenge statements.
pitches
Reverse Pitches
Companies present real problems for students to solve.
design
Solution Design
Human-centered design sprints & innovation labs.
prototype
Prototype & Test
Access to labs, robotics, control systems and simulation environments..
deploy
Deploy & Measure
Use real-world data and feedback.

Get Started Today!

step 1

Click "apply now" and submit your resume, academic transcript (unofficial acceptable), and a short statement of interest explaining why you want to join the Fellowship and which track best fits your goals. 

step 2

Candidates will be invited for a brief interview or virtual assessment with the Fellowship review team. This step evaluates your technical curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to completing an intensive 6-month experience. 

step 3

Once selected, complete your registration and attend the Fellowship Orientation. You’ll join a multidisciplinary cohort of innovators, receive your track assignment (e.g., AI, Simulation, Cybersecurity, or Digital Twin), and begin your journey of learning, building, and showcasing industry-ready solutions.