November 13, 2024

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Toby Jia-Jun Li appointed to lead the new Human-Centered Responsible AI Lab at Notre Dame

Toby Jia-Jun Li, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed the director of the Human-Centered Responsible Artificial Intelligence (HRAI) Lab in the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society. 

In alignment with the University’s strategic framework and the goals of the Institute, the HRAI will draw upon the expertise of interdisciplinary teams to design, develop, and deploy practical artificial intelligence (AI) systems that address key societal topics, including democracy, ethics, health and well-being, and poverty.

Join us on November 20 for a special reception to announce the HRAI Lab following the Society's Seminars session!

Call for Applications: Spring 2025 Experiential Learning Project

Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2024 | 11:59 p.m.

Applications are now open!

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to collaborate with a local bank and a data scientist within the Applied Analytics and Emerging Technology Lab to derive data-driven insights on customer behavior.

This for-credit project is open to Notre Dame and St Mary's undergraduates.

Soc(AI)ety Seminars: "AI for molecular design and synthesis, with implications for accelerated discovery & dual use"

November 20 | 3:30pm
Room 101, Jordan Hall of Science
RSVP here

Featuring, Connor Coley

We are thrilled to host Connor Coley, the Class of 1957 Career Development Professor and an Associate Professor at MIT in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
His research group at MIT works at the interface of chemistry and data science to develop models that understand how molecules behave, interact, and react and use that knowledge to engineer new ones, with an emphasis on therapeutic discovery. Coley will explore the role of AI in scientific discovery.

The Resilience of a University and its People: A Fireside Chat with Volodymyr Turchynovskyy

December 3 | 2:30pm*
Room 130, Hesburgh Center Auditorium

*the event time is tentative, please visit the website for any updates

Join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring Volodymyr Turchynovskyy, Dean of the Social Sciences Faculty at the Ukrainian Catholic University, in conversation with Nitesh Chawla, Founding Director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society.

AnalytiXIN Presents: AI in Manufacturing

How can robotics revolutionize manufacturing?

Join AnalytiXIN for an exciting Community of Practice session centered on AI-driven robotics in manufacturing.

This session offers a collaborative space where you can dive into real-world applications of robotics, share insights with fellow professionals, and explore the latest advancements in AI technologies that are reshaping manufacturing.

Whether you’re a manufacturing expert or curious about the potential of robotics, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and strategies to bring AI-driven innovation to your operations.

Attention M.S. and Ph.D. students!:
Internship opportunity with IBM Research Europe

IBM Research Europe (UK) is seeking outstanding MSc and PhD students for its summer internship program. The Lab focuses on using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to advance scientific discovery in the high-impact themes of Climate and Sustainability, Sustainable Materials, and core mechanisms for generative AI.

Applicants should submit a CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights your experience and passion for addressing problems at the forefront of AI.

"The Lucy Family Institute will be an intellectual and interdisciplinary beacon that produces impactful and equitable data-driven solutions for the good of society."

– Nitesh Chawla, Founding Director