On March 25th forty ARCS Atlanta members participated in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at SCAD’s thriving Midtown Atlanta campus. It was a rare opportunity to see how one of the nation’s most innovative universities is shaping the future of STEM through creativity, design, and applied technology.
SCAD offers 29 STEM‑designated programs, including animation, architecture, user experience, visual effects, industrial design, immersive reality, game development, and design for sustainability. These programs blend creativity with science and technology in ways that directly influence the world around us.
Our members toured the Applied AI labs, where students design intelligent systems, interactive agents, immersive environments, and real‑world applications that merge human creativity with emerging technologies. We heard about how SCAD’s pioneering Bachelor of Design in Applied AI prepares the next generation of designers, storytellers, and strategists to build intelligent systems grounded in ethics, empathy, and human‑centered design. ARCS members also gained insight into how SCAD is integrating AI and advanced technologies into fields that touch everyday life—from product design to digital media to sustainability.
It was a fascinating, beautifully choreographed afternoon with a delicious basket lunch provided for each member.
