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Northwestern AI

AI at Northwestern

Transforming how we learn, discover and innovate

A New Era of Interdisciplinary Discovery

We are accelerating research, learning and discovery by combining AI with Northwestern’s strengths in interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. We use AI in labs, classrooms and offices not to cut corners, but to accelerate discovery and build on what we are already doing to change the world.

What’s happening with AI at Northwestern

The latest research, discoveries, initiatives and developments from across the University.

Research

Across Northwestern, researchers are using AI to tackle complex questions in medicine, science, security, design, the arts and beyond. 

AI Research

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Education

Northwestern is preparing students to understand, build and work with AI—and helping faculty teach with or without AI in an AI-enabled world.

programs & pedagogy

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Connecting AI Work Across Northwestern

The Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI) connects researchers, educators and students across disciplines to explore the opportunities for people and AI to work together.

Using AI to Learn, Teach and Work

Units across Northwestern make it easier for students, instructors, researchers and staff to explore what's possible while understanding the risks and responsibilities of AI.

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Learn with AI

Explore AI tools for study and research with support from Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA), Northwestern Libraries and more.

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Teach with AI

Enhance teaching, assessment and active learning with Searle Center resources and GenAI 101.

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Work with AI

Increase daily productivity and data security with IT-supported AI tools, introductory training and administrative resources.