BOWIE, Md., Oct. 9 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release:

From housing research to AI-driven innovation, 20 Bowie State students gained hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges through the Center for Data Analytics' (CDA) inaugural Summer Research Internship Program.

The program prepares students for careers in data, technology and research and innovation through experiential learning, applied research and community-engaged problem solving.

Dr. Eona Harrison, director of the CDA, said the internship program was designed to ensure students develop skills aligned with workforce needs.

"As workforce skill demands evolve, we want to strengthen students' data and AI capabilities by giving them hands-on experie...