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University Priority

Harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence

Unlocking Transformative Technologies

Emerging digital tools are uncovering new knowledge and addressing pressing global challenges.

At Northwestern, data science and artificial intelligence spark discovery and innovation from the STEM disciplines to the arts and humanities.

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INSTITUTE FOR AI IN MEDICINE

Working with Northwestern Medicine and partners across the University, I.AIM applies machine learning, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, genetic analysis and deep phenotyping of health data to the building of responsible tools that improve human health.

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CENTER FOR ADVANCING SAFETY OF MACHINE INTELLIGENCE

CASMI unites a dynamic network of researchers dedicated to setting the gold standard for evaluating, designing and developing machine intelligence that is safe, equitable and beneficial.

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NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE ON COMPLEX SYSTEMS

NICO fosters collaborations that leverage complex systems, networks and data science to tackle societal challenges. Our data scientists analyze vast data sets and create innovative solutions to enhance information quality. NICO also connects faculty with motivated undergraduate and graduate students to advance data science research.

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CENTER FOR HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION + DESIGN

HCI+D brings together researchers from various disciplines to study and innovate the future of human-computer interaction. It focuses on creating interaction paradigms that support a collaborative, sustainable and equitable society.

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Meet Some of Our Experts

Transformative technological change demands unparalleled expertise to shape these tools.

Faculty, staff and students drive innovation, collaborate across disciplines, and inspire breakthroughs that pave the way for a brighter, more technologically advanced future.

Beth Tipton

Beth Tipton

Tipton develops statistical methods and tools for making causal generalizations to aid policy makers and practitioners in making decisions.

Darren Gergle

Darren Gergle

Gergle researches Human-Centered AI and examines AI’s impact on downstream technologies and its differential impact on individuals of varying cultures and with a range of abilities.

Jorge Nocedal

Jorge Nocedal

Nocedal creates innovative algorithms to solve complex optimization problems, with wide-ranging applications in data science, biology and AI.

Highlights

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