BMCC Advising Assistant Challenge

Design Smart Advising Chatbot for BMCC Students

About the Challenge

Design and implement an AI-powered advising app/chatbot to support BMCC CIS Department students in navigating academic information, requirements, and resources.

Design an advising app/chatbot for CIS Department students: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Network Technology, Geographic Information Science, Cybersecurity Certificate

Important Dates

Tuesday March 10, 2026

Registration Begins

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Prototype Feedback day

Tuesday, March 19, 2026

Demo/Showcase day

Tracks

Computer Science Track

Computer Information Systems Track

Computer Network Technology Track

Geographic Information Science Track

Cybersecurity Certificate Track

Useful links

Here are some tools for designing solution

Goals & Impact

Workforce readiness

Prepare students for jobs where the skills they learn play a major role.

Teamwork & communication

Build professional skills valued by employers.

Life-long learning

Problem-solving and adaptability in a changing tech landscape.

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This challenge is for CSC 211H Spring 2026 students only. If you find any issues, please contact Sergey Tikhonov at sergey.tikhonov001@stu.bmcc.cuny.edu
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