Empowering Studentswith AI Knowledge
SlugAI is a student-led organization at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to fostering interest, learning, and collaboration in artificial intelligence. As an official branch of Bruin AI, we strive to create a dynamic community where students can develop AI skills, work on real-world projects, and connect with industry leaders.
What We Do
Workshops & Training
Hands-on sessions covering AI concepts, machine learning, and data science
AI Hackathons
Compete in AI-based competitions and build innovative projects
Industry Connections
Guest lectures and networking with AI professionals
Research & Development
Collaborate on AI research projects to push innovation boundaries
Community
Join a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts
Expansion Program
Help bring SlugAI to other colleges and high schools
Expanding Beyond UCSC
Growing Our Community
Under the leadership of Animesh Alang, SlugAI is expanding beyond UCSC to other colleges and high schools. Our goal is to create a wider AI ecosystem, enabling students everywhere to explore AI and gain hands-on experience.
Become a Connection Pipeline
We are actively setting up new SlugAI chapters, collaborating with educators, and bringing AI workshops to young innovators in high schools. Join us to help grow the club and become a connection pipeline in your area.
Join SlugAI
Be a part of the AI revolution! Whether you're a UCSC student, part of another institution, or a high schooler interested in AI, SlugAI welcomes you. Connect with us and take your first step into the world of artificial intelligence.
Our Team
Born in the innovative spirit of UC Santa Cruz, our passionate team is pushing boundaries in AI consulting, inspired by UCSC's unique blend of scientific rigor and creativity.
Leadership
Animesh Alang
Founder
Computer Science
Neel Billimoria
Founder
Computer Science
Jeffrey Antony
Design Lead
Computer Engineering
Adithya Pradeep
Outreach Lead & Developer
Computer Engineering
Shreyan Phadke
Social Media Lead
Robotics Engineering
Nitin Chandranath
Director
Physics + Computer Engineering
Paras Gandhi
Director
Technology and Information Management B.S.
Harini Donthula
Director
Computer Science
Aditi Nair
Director
Technology and Information Management
Project Managers
Nipun Batra
PM
Computer Science
Tarun Chandra Nagarju
PM
Technology Information Management
Anirudh Sivakumar
PM
Computer Science B.S.
Anirudh Krishna
Development Lead
Computer Science
Kaan Koc
PM
Computer Science
Adithya Gundlapalli
PM
Computer Science
Avni Gandhi
PM
Computer Engineering
Saish Pottabathula
PM
Computer Science
Developers
Gaurav Gupta
Developer
Robotics Engineering
Giwin Vincent
Developer
Computer Science
Ashwin Prabou
Developer
Computer Science
Surya Pugazhenthi
Developer
Computer Science
Sanjiv Simha
Developer
Technology and Information Management
Ashton Liu
Developer
Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Sreekar Vemula
Developer
Computer Engineering
Atharv Gupta
Developer
Computer Science
Mandar Patil
Developer
Computer Science
Mohit Avadhanula
Developer
Computer Engineering
Glenn Grant-Richards
Developer
Computer Science
Colin Posat
Developer
Computer Engineering
Koena Gupta
Developer
Computer Science
Max Ratcliff
Developer
Applied Mathematics
Justin Thai
Developer
Computer Science: Computer Game Design
Hari Raghavan
Developer
Computer Science
Vansh Chhabra
Developer
Computer Science
Lasia Koppaka
Developer
Technology and Information Management
Anurag Chillarige
Developer
Computer Engineering
Gandharva Naveen
Developer
Computer Science
Jolene Wei
Developer
Computer Science
Sai Rohan Jayaprakash
Developer
Computer Engineering
Outreach
Adhya Maddukuri
Outreach
Technology and Info Management
Kingel Naik
Outreach
Cognitive Science and Art & Design: Games + Playable Media
Sriram Garlapati
Outreach
Business Administration, Finance Concentration
Jiya Sawarkar
Outreach
Computer Science
Ameyaa Wagh
Outreach
Technology and Information Management
Adharsh Hariharan
Outreach
Computer Engineering
Joshua Antony
Outreach
Business/Economics
Dharshini Kannan
Outreach
Technology & Information Management
Yashas Vijaykumar
Outreach
Computer Engineering