Harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence

University Priority

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.

AI Institute for the Sky

Northwestern’s AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI) is redefining space exploration through the power of AI. With a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation, SkAI brings together over 100 researchers across 25 partner institutions to develop cutting-edge, trustworthy AI tools for deep space discovery while training the next generation of scientific leaders.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Highlights

Learn about how Northwestern is leading in this dynamic space.

Crafting a Roadmap for the Future

With a wealth of groundbreaking activity already underway across the University, a team of visionaries from the schools, administrative units and Northwestern Medicine are crafting a strategic roadmap to elevate Northwestern's research and teaching to new levels while shaping the future. 

Building an Infrastructure that Supports Growth

Bold innovation requires dependable infrastructure. That’s why Northwestern Information Technology is bolstering the University’s ability to provide DS/AI expertise across disciplines to meet researchers’ data management and security needs and provide hands-on support for computing.

Pioneering the Science of Science

Kellogg’s Center for Science of Science & Innovation (CSSI) is the first center worldwide dedicated to the field of the science of science and serves as a nexus to bring together thought leaders in closely related fields such as computational social science, network science and artificial intelligence to uncover fundamental patterns in science.