Pathway 04 · Harnessing the Power of Predictive Intelligence
AI & Data Science
Teach machines to see patterns and make predictions. Scholars explore how AI works, collect and clean data, train models, and talk through the ethics of using AI responsibly.
What scholars learn
Uses the pathway Title
- Flight fundamentals and safety
- FAA Part 107 test preparation
- Aerial photography and mapping
- Drone repair and maintenance
- Mission planning with real data
- Game design and storytelling
- C# scripting in Unity
- Level design and physics
- 3D assets and animation
- Playtesting and QA
- UI and UX design basics
- iOS and Android development
- Cross-platform apps
- Working with data and APIs
- Testing and publishing
- Python for data
- Data collection and visualization
- Training machine learning models
- Prompting and AI tools
- Responsible and ethical AI
- 3D modeling
- VR scene building
- AR on mobile devices
- Interaction and spatial design
- Simulation basics
- Mechanical build and design
- Sensors and motors
- Block and C++ programming
- Autonomous navigation
- Team competition
- CAD fundamentals
- 3D printer setup and slicing
- Prototyping and iteration
- Materials and finishing
- Design for real-world use
- Digital audio workstations
- Beat making and arrangement
- Recording and mixing
- Sound design
- Podcast production
- Networking fundamentals
- Linux command line
- Threats and defenses
- Packet analysis
- Ethical hacking in safe labs
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Front-end frameworks
- Back-end and databases
- Git and GitHub
- Deploying to the cloud
Where it leads
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- Commercial Drone Pilot
- Aerial Photographer / Mapper
- Drone Repair Technician
- GIS Data Specialist
- Precision Agriculture Consultant
- UAS Fleet Manager
- Junior Game Developer
- Unity Developer
- QA Tester
- Gameplay Programmer
- Technical Artist
- Simulation Designer
- Junior App Developer
- App Developer I
- Associate Software Engineer
- UI/UX App Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- iOS Developer
- Data Scientist
- AI Prompt Engineer
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Junior Unity Developer
- 3D Modeler
- VR Technical Support
- XR Developer
- Simulation Engineer
- Immersive UX Designer
- Robotics Technician
- Assembly Line Programmer
- Field Service Technician
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Systems Integrator
- 3D Printing Technician
- Prototype Lab Assistant
- CAD Drafter
- Additive Manufacturing Engineer
- Industrial Designer
- Biomedical Prosthetics Specialist
- Sound Designer
- Audio Post-Production Engineer
- Podcast Engineer
- Music Producer
- Junior Security Analyst
- Help Desk II
- IT Compliance Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Incident Response Manager
- Cloud Security Architect
- Junior Web Developer
- Front-End Developer
- Back-End Developer
- UI Developer
- Front-End Engineer
- Web Application Engineer
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