School of Information Systems
Muma AI Day
Muma AI Day inspires high school students to explore career opportunities in artificial intelligence. Since 2018, this daylong, interactive event has drawn approximately 500-600 Tampa Bay students, teachers, and counselors.
The program features hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and interactive activities illustrating how AI is transforming industries and driving innovation in business. Student teams participate in competitions to foster camaraderie and learning, while teachers are recognized with awards for excellence.
Throughout the event, students engage in dynamic sessions facilitated by 四虎影视 faculty and industry representatives, examining real-world AI applications. High school participants also gain valuable exposure to university life by interacting directly with professors, alumni, and current students, and are encouraged to pursue higher education.
High school students leave inspired to pursue technology-focused degrees, contributing to the development of future AI leaders in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.
The first event was held on December 1, 2016. Students attending AP Computer Science, Technology Support, Web Development and the Academy of Information Technology classes in , , , , , , , , high schools attended. This event was supported by: JP Morgan Chase, Florida High Tech Corridor, Kforce, Sykes Enterprises. The next Big Data Day will be held on November 12, 2025.
Annual Best AP Computer Science Teacher award
To encourage computer science education in area high schools, beginning in 2018, the BAIS program has also instituted an annual "Best AP Computer Science Teacher" award. Nominations for the award are invited from area high school students and the award winner is selected by a committee of Muma College of Business faculty in partnership with the Tampa Bay STEM network among the nominations received. The award winner will be recognized at the annual Muma AI Day.
- 2018 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Aurora Kersey, Robinson High School
- 2020 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Ted Newfield, Armwood High School
- 2021 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Kevin Weber, Bloomingdale High School
- 2022 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Janice Klages, Gaither High School
- 2023 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Ted Newfield, Armwood High School
- 2024 Best AP Computer Science Teacher: Robert Dodson, Middleton High School
Typical day schedule
| Activity | Participants |
|---|---|
| Introduction and Welcome | School district |
| Introduction to Big data and information systems | The School of Information Systems & Management faculty |
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Big data exercise 1 |
Student guests |
| Interview Questions and Q&A | The School of Information Systems faculty |
| Exercise 1 debrief & Exercise 2 & debrief |
The School of Information Systems faculty |
| Teacher Award | Sponsor |
| General Q&A | Entire Team |
Event Photos
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