Florida State University will join Google’s AI for Education Accelerator program to provide free AI training to students, faculty and staff. The program was announced in the company’s recent $1 billion commitment to education in the U.S. over the next three years.

This investment will support AI literacy programs, research funding and cloud computing resources nationwide, according to Google’s announcement. FSU leads the state of Florida with its dedication to AI training and development as the only R1 institution within the State University System to participate in this program.

“At Florida State, we are committed to providing our faculty, staff, students and researchers with the latest tools and advancements, empowering our community to achieve beyond what many think is possible,” said Jonathan Fozard, chief information officer at FSU. “Our adoption of Gemini for Education reflects that commitment, enabling us to push the boundaries of technological innovation, research discovery and academic excellence, all in a safe and secure environment.”

Google’s AI for Education Accelerator program aims to provide students and educators with AI tools designed to personalize learning, enhance productivity and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Gemini for Education, which includes data protection free of charge, is accessible to all FSU students, faculty and staff by logging in with their university email and password. The company also offers free AI training to college students as part of its program.

For students, Google’s AI tools serve as a powerful resource for inquiry-based learning, a thought-partner for brainstorming projects, and a personalized tutor to explain complex concepts in a safe, controlled environment.

“Every student deserves access to the AI skills needed to succeed in today’s job market,” said Lisa Gevelber, founder of Grow with Google. “We are proud to partner with Florida State University to provide students with our most advanced AI products and training, ensuring they know how to make the most of the technology in the classroom and beyond. This program builds on years of us working together with universities to help students prepare for exciting careers.”

As part of this initiative, FSU is adding Gemini and NotebookLM to its growing list of AI resources available to faculty, staff and students. These tools help faculty and staff create engaging instruction, simplify administrative work and focus more on mentoring students. The program also includes access to Google’s AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials programs for faculty and staff to help them get the most out of these AI tools.

“We are very excited about the AI tools that this partnership with Google will bring to our faculty, staff and students,” said Paul Marty, associate vice provost for academic innovation. “Gemini-powered applications like NotebookLM make it easy for students to create summaries, study guides and practice quizzes, and for faculty to organize course content into shareable notebooks that can serve as an interactive classroom resource for their students.”

For more information, visit ai.fsu.edu.

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