Bridging Classroom Theory and Real-World AI

by Samantha Town on May 23, 2025
Bridging Classroom Theory and Real-World AI
A recap of our May 22 bootcamp with the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute

This week, Rose City Robotics welcomed university students and faculty to the Metro Region Innovation Hub for a hands-on Generative AI bootcamp delivered in partnership with the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI). The afternoon brought together aspiring engineers, data scientists, and educators for a practical look at one of today’s most in-demand credentials: the NVIDIA-Certified Associate – Generative AI Multimodal.

What we covered

  • 💡 Credential deep dive – Exam domains, structure, and why the certification matters.
  • 👩🏽‍💻 Free NVIDIA course access – Step-by-step activation of complimentary DLI training mapped to exam objectives.
  • 🎟️ Exam logistics & discount codes – How to schedule with NVIDIA’s online proctor and use exclusive exam-fee discounts.
  • 📚 Exam-prep walkthrough with Dr. Joseph Cole – Study strategies, time-management tips, and real-world applications from our co-founder and CTO.

Why this matters

Hands-on experience with industry-backed tools is the quickest way to turn classroom theory into market-ready skills. By pairing NVIDIA resources with interactive guidance from Rose City Robotics, participants left ready to:

  • Build multimodal AI solutions using text, image, and audio data
  • Validate their expertise with a globally recognized credential
  • Advance toward careers in robotics, AI engineering, DevOps, and more

Thank you to our partners

NVIDIA • Metro Region Innovation Hub • UpStart Collective • Portland State University Business Accelerator 🙏

Available on-demand

The free course (for students and faculty) with access to NVIDIA course content, practice exams, and study guides is now live at Generative AI Certification Prep – Free EDU Edition.

Check out our course page to see what’s new and discover upcoming learning opportunities.

We look forward to learning—and building—the future together!
Samantha Town

Samantha Town

Events and Outreach

Sam helps shape our communication and operational strategies with a conscientious emphasis on human relationships and impact. Sam graduated from the University of Oregon and grew up working in a family business in Oregon wine country.

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