Outreach

The NAIL Lab is committed to advancing STEM education and engaging with the broader community through various outreach initiatives. Our activities aim to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers while fostering public understanding of autonomous systems and AI technologies.

🎓 Educational Programs

We actively participate in educational outreach programs to inspire students at all levels and promote STEM education in robotics and artificial intelligence.

K-12 Robotics Demo
K-12 Lab Visits & Robotics Demonstrations
2024 - Present
Interactive robotics demonstrations for K-12 students, showcasing autonomous drones, ground robots, and AI applications to inspire young students to pursue STEM careers.
Summer Robotics Camp
Summer Renewable Energy and AI Robotics Camps
2025 - Present
Week-long intensive renewable energy and robotics camps for high school students in partnership with the Houston Area Urban League, providing hands-on experience with robot programming, sensor integration, and autonomous navigation using educational platforms.
Teacher Professional Development
Teacher Professional Development Programs
2024 - Present
Professional development sessions for K-12 educators on integrating robotics and AI concepts into classroom curricula through the Research Experience for Preservice Teachers Summer Program, providing resources and training materials.
Capstone Research Projects
Capstone Research Projects
2024 - Present
Mentoring undergraduate students in capstone research projects including AI-powered drone systems and AI-powered race car projects, co-supervised with Dr. Qin Lin, providing hands-on experience in autonomous systems development.

🌟 Community Events & Public Engagement

We participate in community events and public demonstrations to increase awareness and understanding of robotics and AI technologies.

AWS Cullen College New Student Events
Cullen College New Student Events
2024 - Present
Showcasing NAIL Lab research projects and autonomous systems demonstrations to newly admitted undergraduate students, inspiring them to explore opportunities in robotics and AI research.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Undergraduate Research Symposium
2024 - Present
NAIL Lab undergraduate students present their research projects at the annual undergraduate research symposium, demonstrating their work in autonomous systems, AI, and robotics to the university community.
Houston ISD High School Research Showcase
Houston ISD High School Research Showcase
2024
Presented NAIL Lab research work to 126 high school students from Houston ISD at the University of Houston Sugar Land campus, demonstrating autonomous systems and inspiring students to pursue STEM careers.
Fort Bend Chamber Technology Events
Fort Bend Chamber Technology Events
2024
Showcased research projects at Technology Day Event and the 5th Annual Fort Bend Chamber Technology Expo, highlighting the practical applications of autonomous systems and AI technologies to industry professionals and community members.

Get Involved

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with schools, community organizations, and educational institutions. Whether you're interested in hosting a robotics demonstration, organizing a workshop, or developing educational partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

For outreach opportunities and partnerships, please contact us.