Welcome to Nik Bear Brown’s World

Nik Bear Brown is a multifaceted creator and educator who seamlessly blends innovation, creativity, and mentorship across disciplines. His work spans teaching cutting-edge AI courses, crafting immersive music and poetry, and leading initiatives that use technology for social good.

Teaching: As an award-winning professor at Northeastern University, Nik develops transformative courses like *Prompt Engineering and Generative AI* and *AI for Personalized Learning*, empowering students to excel in an AI-driven world.

Art, Music, and Poetry: Nik’s unique storytelling merges traditional folk themes with modern insights, creating rich sonic experiences and reimagining public domain classics. He embraces cutting-edge tools to elevate the emotional depth of his work.

Social Impact Projects: Through initiatives like the *Nik Bear Brown Fellows Program* and *Lyrical Literacy*, Nik leverages AI and creativity to foster language development, enhance accessibility, and drive ethical technology solutions.

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Humanitarians AI Fellows

The Humanitarians AI Fellows program fosters a community of mentors and fellows dedicated to pioneering ethical AI advancements. Our mentors, distinguished educators, and artmusicpoetry leaders bring extensive experience and knowledge, crucial for shaping research direction and maintaining high standards of integrity and quality.

It is a post-graduate fellowship bridging the gap between graduation and employment by fostering ethical AI development and supporting real-world projects.

Mentorship in the Program: Mentors commit to creating a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, guiding fellows through AI challenges, emphasizing ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability. This mentorship helps fellows refine their technical skills and understand their work’s broader societal impact, promoting the creation of comprehensible, reliable, and explainable AI systems.

Expanding AI Education: Nik Bear Brown has developed and taught an extensive range of courses that position his students and fellows at the forefront of AI and global education. These include:

• ENGR-0201: Organizing Academic Success: AI for Personalized Learning – Empowering students to streamline study practices and create personalized knowledge hubs while addressing ethical AI considerations.
• INFO 7375: Branding and AI – Exploring the intersection of AI and brand strategy, equipping students with innovative, AI-driven branding techniques.
• INFO 7375: Prompt Engineering and Generative AI – Providing hands-on training in prompt design and advanced applications of generative AI technologies.
• CSYE/INFO 7374: Research Methods in AI – Offering rigorous exploration of research methodologies tailored to AI-driven investigations.
• CSYE 7270: Building Virtual Environments – Focusing on creating immersive virtual environments through advanced AI tools and methodologies.
• INFO 7375: Computational Skepticism – Encouraging critical thinking to evaluate computational systems, fostering responsible and ethical practices.
• CSYE 7370: Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning – Covering advanced architectures and algorithms, preparing students to tackle complex real-world problems using cutting-edge AI approaches.

Award-Winning Educator: Nik Bear Brown has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and mentorship with awards such as the Fostering Engineering Innovation in Education Award and the Dean's Award. His innovative approaches, including the design of a two-week AI bootcamp that attracted over 500 students, and a faculty seminar on integrating AI into teaching, underscore his dedication to transforming education through AI.

Inspiration and Dedication: Nik Bear Brown exemplifies dedication to truth and responsibility, inspiring the next generation of AI researchers and innovators to develop ethical, impactful, and globally relevant solutions.

Teaching

Nik Bear Brown is a treasure to the College of Engineering. With a unique and varied background as a performer (professional wrestling), artist, poet, and professor, Nik has made extraordinary contributions to education, earning several prestigious awards, including the Dean's Award and the Fostering Engineering Innovation in Education Award in 2024. These accolades recognize his leadership in training students and faculty in the transformative applications of modern AI.

Nik’s teaching philosophy emphasizes engaging, inclusive, and impactful learning experiences. He has developed and taught several cutting-edge courses, including:

• ENGR-0201: Organizing Academic Success: AI for Personalized Learning – A course empowering students to leverage AI for study practices, personalized knowledge hubs, and collaboration while addressing ethical AI considerations.
• INFO 7375: Branding and AI – Exploring the intersection of AI and brand strategy, equipping students with innovative AI-driven branding techniques.
• INFO 7375: Prompt Engineering and Generative AI – Hands-on training in prompt design and advanced applications of generative AI technologies.
• CSYE/INFO 7374: Research Methods in AI – A rigorous exploration of AI-driven research methodologies.
• CSYE 7270: Building Virtual Environments – Creating immersive virtual environments through advanced AI tools.
• INFO 7375: Computational Skepticism – Encouraging critical thinking to evaluate computational systems, fostering responsible and ethical practices.
• CSYE 7370: Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning – Covering advanced architectures and algorithms for solving complex real-world problems using AI.

Nik has also led impactful programs such as the **Nik Bear Brown Fellows Program**, which bridges the gap between graduation and employment by fostering ethical AI development and supporting real-world projects. His efforts include organizing a two-week AI bootcamp that attracted over 500 students from diverse disciplines and a faculty seminar on integrating AI into teaching.

His dedication extends to creating projects that use AI for social good, such as advancing education, promoting lyrical literacy, and improving public health. Nik’s teaching and mentorship inspire students and fellows to develop ethical, impactful, and globally relevant AI solutions.

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Future Vision

Imagine a world where international students contribute significantly to local economies but lack opportunities to grow further. The Nik Bear Brown Fellows Program provides essential experience and maintains visa status for these talented graduates, known as "Skunks," through hands-on, project-based learning and impactful AI projects.

Nik Bear Brown continues to drive teaching-centric solutions, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and emphasizes the importance of ethical AI development. Our mentorship program ensures that these talented individuals are prepared to responsibly address societal challenges.

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