The Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) at Michigan Tech is proud to announce the Center for Artificial Intelligence, hosted within the ICC and led by Vinh Nguyen (ME-EM/MMET). As the center’s director, Nguyen aims to cultivate cutting-edge research in AI development and application, prepare the next generation of AI professionals and establish external partnerships to address today’s problems.
“The accelerated advent of AI presents exciting opportunities and challenges for society,” said Nguyen. “The Center for AI is the culmination of Michigan Tech’s research and education in fields including computing, transportation, manufacturing, sustainability, humanities and health. Hence, Michigan Tech’s Center for AI is our premier research center to provide AI solutions for today’s evolving world.”
The Center for Artificial Intelligence is the evolution of the ICC’s Data Science Center, with a renewed focus on pioneering AI research across various domains. By leveraging the University’s existing strength in engineering and computing, the center aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Innovative Research — Conducting cutting-edge research to challenge the boundaries of possibility by developing new AI algorithms, models and technologies to benefit not only Michigan Tech, but communities across the country.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Fostering a multidisciplinary center in which AI experts from diverse disciplines across MTU’s campus can build highly collaborative research proposals and deliver groundbreaking research outcomes in AI.
- External Partnerships — Building strong and successful partnerships with local, regional and national entities to transform AI innovations into real-world applications.
- AI Education — Educating and training the next generation of AI experts, and supporting opportunities for a strong AI education in Michigan and beyond.
Visit the new Michigan Tech Center for Artificial Intelligence website to learn more about what the future holds, and to explore collaboration opportunities and membership.