[OPLINLIST] Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is supporting the launch of the Presidential AI Challenge

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

The State Library of Ohio received a request to share the following information on behalf of IMLS


The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is supporting the launch of the Presidential AI Challenge<https://www.ai.gov/initiatives/presidential-challenge>, and we're reaching out to ask for your help in spreading the word.


About the Challenge

The Presidential AI Challenge will bring K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions, with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level. Students and educators of all backgrounds and expertise are encouraged to participate.



Key Info

  *   Open To: Youth teams in grades K-12; each team must have a supervising adult such as a parent, mentor, educator, or community leader. Educator teams are also eligible.
  *   Registration Opens: September 2025
  *   Challenge Website: AI.GOV<https://www.ai.gov/> > Presidential AI Challenge > Read More
  *   View and share key details with the Challenge Factsheet and Flyers here<https://orise.orau.gov/ai-challenge/resources/flyers.html#primary>.
  *   IMLS campaign resources including social media graphics: https://www.imls.gov/communities-impact/presidential-ai-challenge



Why It Matters

  *   Equip youth with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital society.
  *   Empower educators to confidently guide students through this complex and evolving field.
  *   Connect students and educators with AI experts from industry and government for guidance, coaching, inspiration, and collaboration.
  *   Provide widespread access to resources, training, and support.


How You Can Help

  *   Share the Challenge with your networks-libraries, schools, youth programs, educators, parents, and community leaders.
  *   Encourage local schools, afterschool and out-of-school programs, or youth-serving organizations to participate and/or support team formation.
  *   Promote registration via newsletters, social media, and events.



We know that libraries are well-positioned to provide public computing resources and digital navigation in our ever-changing technology landscape, and to offer spaces for community members to gather and solve real-world problems. We hope you'll help us amplify this opportunity to showcase more of what makes libraries so essential.



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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
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marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov>
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