Artificial Intelligence at Rochester

Leveraging a revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative and increasingly pervasive technology that is changing our lives in fundamental and profound ways. As part of the University’s 2030 strategic plan, Boundless Possibility, Rochester faculty, staff, and students are integrating and leveraging AI in their work to enhance how we learn, discover, heal, and create.

Explore our AI landscape

Our centers and technology

Education and training

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Rochester offers a BS, BA, MS, and PhD in computer science and a BA, BS, and MS in data science through the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. And Simon Business School offers an online MS in business analytics and applied AI. Additional degree and certification programs are available and forthcoming.

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Ever better through AI:
How Rochester is using leading-edge technology

Christopher Kanan on the AI revolution

An associate professor in computer science, Kanan teaches and researches deep learning models, which provide the foundation for technology such as ChatGPT. While artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and live our lives, there are also enormous challenges and dangers that need to be addressed.

Connect and Collaborate

If you’re interested in partnerships or have questions about AI at Rochester, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research.

For the media: Find an AI expert

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Looking for insightful commentary on the latest developments in artificial intelligence? Our team of renowned researchers and professors at Rochester is here to provide expert analysis and informed perspectives on the AI industry.

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Institutional AI Governance

The University of Rochester’s AI Council was created to foster collaboration across the University around AI initiatives and to lead adoption and governance of AI tools and technology. Council members are focused on enhancing the University’s AI governance practices and developing policies and guidelines that provide the appropriate guardrails while allowing Rochester to be agile, opportunistic, and innovative.

If you’re interested in or have questions about AI at Rochester, please connect with one of the domain leads below.

  • Clinical
    Lisa Nelson
    Associate Vice President of IT Applications, Chief Applications Officer, University Medical Center
    clinical-ai@lists.rochester.edu

  • Administrative
    Robert Evangelista
    Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
    administration-ai@lists.rochester.edu

    James Forrester
    Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer