Opportunities From: United Way of Central Iowa

Volunteer: AI Challenge Mentor

The statewide Pi515 AI Challenge offers students ages 18-24 an opportunity to tackle real-world social and economic issues in Iowa using Multi-Modal AI and big data. Teams of 3-5 students will design innovative and scalable solutions that address challenges in agriculture, finance, cybersecurity, and education. This program runs February-April 2026 and culminates with a public pitch competition, where top teams present their ideas for the chance to win awards funds to further develop their project.

Sign up to be a AI Challenge mentor. This includes:

1. Working with a team of 3-5 students

2. Offering expertise, guidance, and support as teams develop their AI solution and model

3. Meeting at least twice (1-2 hours, virtually) over the course of the program (February - April 2026)

This role offers a meaningful, student-facing opportunity that can be done virtually and requires a minimal time commitment. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of innovators!

Organization: Pi515

The statewide Pi515 AI Challenge offers students ages 18-24 an opportunity to tackle real-world social and economic issues in Iowa using Multi-Modal AI and big data. Teams of 3-5 students will design innovative and scalable solutions that address challenges in agriculture, finance, cybersecurity, and education. This program runs February-April 2026 and culminates with a public pitch competition, where top teams present their ideas for the chance to win awards funds to further develop their project.

Sign up to be a AI Challenge mentor. This includes:

1. Working with a team of 3-5 students

2. Offering expertise, guidance, and support as teams develop their AI solution and model

3. Meeting at least twice (1-2 hours, virtually) over the course of the program (February - April 2026)

This role offers a meaningful, student-facing opportunity that can be done virtually and requires a minimal time commitment. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of innovators!

Organization: Pi515

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Feb 21, 2026 through Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 50301

Allow Groups: No