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PVAMU · CAFNR · AITC
The Technology Command Center of CAFNR.
We advance AI, secure data systems, web platforms, immersive learning, and service excellence across the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
One secure gatewayCAFNR
Systems Hub
Systems Hub
AI & AnalyticsInsights · ML · Decisions
Web PlatformsApps · APIs · Experiences
Data & IntegrationPipelines · Reporting · Access
Immersive LearningVR · Simulation · Media
20+Digital Platforms
1000+Service Requests
250+Active AI Users
100+Counties Supported
Technology with purpose
Ideas become infrastructure. Infrastructure becomes impact.
AITC is the digital innovation arm of CAFNR. Our multidisciplinary team brings together software development, data analytics, IT infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and user-experience design to build smart, scalable, service-oriented systems for academics, research, Extension, and operations.
See how we advance the mission →Goals & objectives
Technology for transformation in agriculture.
AITC connects modernization, data, capacity, and service to advance CAFNR's land-grant mission.
Promote
AI & Data Integration
Use advanced tools to strengthen faculty research, planning, evaluation, and decisions.
Enhance
Reporting & Compliance
Support strategic planning and accountability through dynamic reporting platforms.
Deliver
User-Centered Platforms
Prioritize intuitive design, accessibility, performance, and dependable service.
Build
Digital Capacity
Provide technical support, training, and practical resources for CAFNR faculty and staff.
Support
From Root to Fruit
Advance implementation of CAFNR's Plan of Work and 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Core services
Capabilities built around CAFNR.
AITC designs, builds, and maintains the digital infrastructure that enables CAFNR's daily operations and long-term strategy.
Computer Procurement
Computer procurement services for acquiring computers and related technology to support CAFNR Research, faculty, staff, and Extension.
Book Time for Computer Procurement ↗Inventory
Custody Card, Disposal, Missing
Book Time for Inventory ↗Plan of Work
Plan of Work services for developing, organizing, and tracking CAFNR program goals, activities, outcomes, and reporting requirements.
Book Time for Plan of Work ↗AITC Service Records
AITC Service Dashboard for tracking the AITC service data.
AITC Service Dashboard ↗IT Support
Responsive support, equipment deployment, labs, classrooms, and event technology.
Book Time for IT Support ↗Technology Training
Technology training services to support CAFNR faculty and staff in effectively using software, systems, and digital tools.
Book Time for Technology Training ↗AI & Analytics
Predictive models, decision support, dashboards, and responsible AI adoption.
Book time for Consultation ↗Web & Digital Services
Accessible websites, secure applications, APIs, forms, and digital experiences.
Book Time for Consultation ↗Poster Printing
Poster printing services for research presentations and academic conferences.
Book Time for Poster Printing ↗Data & Integration
Connected data, reporting pipelines, system integration, and information on demand.
Book Time for Consultation ↗Immersive Learning
VR tours, simulation, interactive media, and technology-enhanced learning.
Book Time for Consultation ↗A team you can count on
Technology is better when it feels human.
We pair deep technical capability with responsive service and a practical understanding of CAFNR's mission.
Meet the teamAITC staff profiles
The people behind the platforms.
Our multidisciplinary team combines leadership, software development, immersive technology, infrastructure, inventory, support, and administration.
Director, AITC
Ashwani Srivastava
Leads AITC's strategy across AI, automation, data science, smart agriculture, and digital infrastructure, drawing on more than 30 years of technology and leadership experience. View Pure Profile ↗
Assistant Director, AITC
Joshua Rieger
Leads immersive technology, audiovisual systems, livestreaming, Microsoft Copilot training, and technology-enhanced learning while mentoring student technologists.
Senior Web Application Developer
Beknar Bakytbekuly
Builds CAFNR's web infrastructure and AI-enabled, cloud-ready applications, including connected data platforms, smart-agriculture tools, and forecasting systems.
Property & Inventory Control Coordinator II
Ryan Harris
Manages technology procurement, inventory, asset tracking, equipment deployment, and smooth resource allocation across CAFNR departments and locations.
IT Support Specialist
Niraj KC
Supports campus and county computing and contributes expertise in databases, web development, analytics, computer science, and medical microbiology.
Administrative Coordinator I
Evan Smith
Coordinates AITC operations, procurement documentation, service intake, and support for platforms such as SharePoint and Smartsheet.Services at a glance
Dependable support. Measurable delivery.
One secure gateway
CAFNR Systems Hub
Access the data-management systems and applications created to support CAFNR programs, faculty, staff, researchers, and Extension professionals.
View all systemsTraining & ResourcesPublished
CAFNR Copilot Training Module For Academics, Research and Extension
Three training modules, one for each part of the college Academics, Research and Extension. They share the same seventeen sections on prompting, verification, privacy, and responsible use, and differ in every example, scenario, and prompt — so the work you practice on is the work you actually do.
Open application ↗Generalactive
Grant & Communications Language Reference
A working reference of terms flagged in federal agency guidance since January 2025, with commonly used neutral alternatives — compiled for CAFNR proposal writers, PIs, and web/training content.
Open application ↗Remote SupportPublished
Remote Support
Remote Support with AITC (Bomgar) Need help with your computer? The Agro-Innovation & Technology Center (AITC) provides secure remote support using Bomgar (BeyondTrust Remote Support), allowing our technicians to safely connect to your computer and assist you without needing to be in your office.
Open application ↗Research & FundingProduction
CAFNR Ag REACH Portal 2026
A role-based portal supporting the complete 2026 Ag REACH funding cycle—from public information and proposal submission to rubric-based evaluation, leadership review, and administration.
Open application ↗Research & FundingProduction
CAFNR Research Imapct Management System (CRIMS) Public Portal
Public access point for the CAFNR Research Impact Management System (CRIMS).
Open application ↗Professional DevelopmentProduction
CAFNR-PSD Intake System
A centralized intake and workflow system for conference, training, Individual Development Plan, and retreat requests, with approval queues, dashboards, and guided assistance.
Open application ↗Innovation in action
Selected projects
Applied technology initiatives that improve decisions, expand access, and make CAFNR's impact more visible.
Plant Health Intelligence
Computer vision and conversational AI supporting faster plant-disease recognition and knowledge access.
Explore project →Farm Information on Demand
Live environmental data, forecasting, and operational dashboards for research and farm leadership. Virtual Farm (Restricted) – Request for Guest access email: aitc@pvamu.edu
Virtual Farm restricted access ↗Virtual Farm Experiences
Interactive tours and simulations that extend CAFNR learning beyond the physical campus.
Virtual Reality Farm 360 Tours ↗AITC AI Newsletter Agent
AI signals for higher education.
A daily, source-linked briefing focused on developments that matter to teaching, research, administration, workforce development, and institutional strategy.
Read the AI newsletterMonitors timely AI developments from configured, trusted sources.
Ranks relevance to higher education and prepares concise summaries.
Creates CMS drafts for an AITC administrator to verify and publish.
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