AI University News

Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed a high-resolution model (10-meter resolution) that maps CO₂ absorption by urban vegetation, revealing that urban trees can offset more carbon dioxide than cars emit on summer days, while grasslands act as net CO₂ sources. The study validates...

UCLA professor Ramesh Srinivasan warns of the significant environmental costs of AI data centers and the surveillance risks posed by AI systems collecting personal data. The commentary advocates for responsible technology development that benefits society broadly and proposes a blueprint for more...

Researchers used high-resolution synchrotron scanning and advanced virtual reconstruction techniques to digitally reassemble the distorted facial bones of the 3.67-million-year-old Little Foot fossil, revealing unexpected similarities to East African Australopithecus specimens rather than younger...

UC Davis highlights its cross-campus collaboration between the university and UC Davis Health that has led to medical breakthroughs, including a brain-computer interface for ALS patients and AI-based disease outbreak prediction. The institution emphasizes an integrated "One Health" approach...

NJIT is hosting an all-campus "AI Exploration Day" on March 26 where all classes are repurposed to enable students, faculty, and staff to engage with artificial intelligence through interactive demonstrations, workshops, and discussions. The event covers diverse AI applications across disciplines...

This article features an interview with the chair of Florida International University's Electrical and Computer Engineering department discussing his vision for connecting academic research with industry applications across multiple fields including quantum computing, AI, and energy systems. The...

Laurel Smith-Doerr, a sociology professor at UMass Amherst, has been awarded a prestigious Russell Sage Foundation visiting scholarship to write a book examining how AI deployment in the trucking industry affects workplace inequality and power dynamics. Her qualitative research focuses on how truck...

The article discusses how innovation and technological advancement occur through combination and collaboration rather than individual learning alone. Using the example of experimental archaeology, it contrasts individual trial-and-error learning (reinforcement learning used by children, animals,...

This article is a news roundup from the University of Wyoming highlighting various media coverages of university research and initiatives. While most items are unrelated to AI, one project mentions using artificial intelligence-based computer vision combined with Distributed Acoustic Sensing to...

An NJIT student's proposal for autonomous robot swarms capable of building and servicing a lunar base won first place in NASA's NPWEE competition and a $10,000 grant. The concept features two complementary robot types—maintenance/construction rovers and self-assembling prism-shaped units—that...

This article announces UNC Charlotte's 2026 Alumni Awards ceremony honoring four exceptional graduates, including Igor Jablokov, an AI innovator and founder of Pryon who has advanced augmented intelligence technology. The piece celebrates alumni whose leadership and innovation are shaping...

Purdue University appointed quantum computing expert Michael Manfra as its chief quantum officer to strategically guide the university's quantum research portfolio, educational programs, and industry partnerships. Manfra, a globally recognized researcher known for demonstrating the existence of...

Kamalakkannan Ravi, a UCF doctoral graduate in computer engineering, is advancing trustworthy and transparent AI systems for healthcare through a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. His work focuses on developing clinical decision support tools that use...

Research reveals that disclosing AI involvement in creative work significantly damages both established and novice creators' reputations, despite 83% of creative professionals using generative AI. While established artists receive slightly more credit for human contribution, they receive no...

Professor Joseph LaViola Jr. has been inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy for his 20+ years of pioneering work in human-computer interaction, particularly in 3D user interfaces, gesture recognition, and touch-based interfaces. His current research focuses on developing multimodal interfaces that...

This is a message from Colorado State University's interim Provost addressing institutional challenges and opportunities, with brief mentions of AI's role in higher education transformation. The letter emphasizes community support, academic integrity, and CSU's proactive engagement with emerging...

Researchers at the University of Arkansas are applying AI and machine learning to medical diagnostics, with associate professor Will Richardson using AI models to detect masked hypertension by identifying subtle patterns in medical images that human doctors cannot perceive. While AI shows promise...

Arizona State University is launching the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering designed to improve health outcomes through community partnerships rather than competing hospitals. The medical school will uniquely combine MD degrees with master's degrees in engineering,...

This article is a promotional piece from Arizona State University highlighting workforce trends and educational programs to prepare students for future job markets. While it references AI as a transformative technology affecting 60% of businesses and 30% of U.S. working hours by 2030, the article...

Researchers from Science Tokyo identified three microRNAs in circulating extracellular vesicles that can accurately predict kidney function decline and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease patients. Using machine learning analysis of blood samples from 270+ patients, they developed a risk...

EPFL is hosting a Sustainability Days event (March 5-7, 2026) to explore the intersection of scientific progress, particularly AI, with sustainability challenges. The event will examine how AI can improve energy efficiency and resource management while addressing the resource-intensive nature of AI...

The University of Kentucky's CURE-KY consortium will host an Infectious Disease Research Day on March 19, 2026, bringing together multidisciplinary researchers to present breakthroughs in infectious disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. The event focuses on three key areas: infection...

The University of Washington and Tohoku University announced "Q-DREAM," an expanded collaborative framework focusing on quantum information science, disaster resilience, engineering/advanced manufacturing, and medicine. This partnership builds on their 27-year relationship and aims to accelerate...

Five researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering have been honored as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors for their groundbreaking patented technologies and innovations. Their work spans diverse engineering disciplines including straintronics for...

Freshman Sriman Achanta applies machine learning and AI expertise to biomedical research at VCU, including work on AI-designed prosthetics and simulations studying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation effects on autistic patients. His research demonstrates how AI and computer programming can solve...

The maritime industry faces an urgent need for next-generation marine engineers as 75% of current workers are over 30 and approaching retirement. Future ships will increasingly rely on AI, autonomous systems, nuclear power, and advanced cybersecurity technologies, requiring engineers with...

The University at Buffalo School of Management will host a lecture by George R. Botic, a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, discussing how artificial intelligence is reshaping auditing and accounting practices. The free public event on April 7, 2026, will explore the...

ASU Health has launched an innovative medical engineering curriculum that integrates engineering principles and AI literacy into medical education, teaching future physicians to understand data generation, signal processing, and AI applications in clinical settings. The program combines traditional...

Purdue University has established a strategic partnership with the University of Nicosia's Athens campus (UNIC Athens) to advance research collaboration and online education across Europe. The partnership focuses on coordinated research, dual degree programs, and innovation in AI, precision health,...

Crown College's Corporate Innovation Laboratory (CRWN 102) is a hands-on course where students tackle real industry challenges in a simulated innovation organization setting. Two students successfully developed an open-source system using YOLOv8 object detection to identify building entrances in...

Chulalongkorn University partnered with the World Economic Forum to present The Global Risks Report 2026, analyzing risks across economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological dimensions based on surveys of 1,300 experts and 11,000 business leaders. Thailand's risk profile...

NJIT and Verizon have launched an expanded workforce training program offering no-cost education in AI, cybersecurity, and IT to New Jersey residents, launching in April 2026. The program combines CompTIA certifications, an AI Literacy microcredential, and a Cybersecurity Community of Practice to...

Researchers at Oregon State University developed a machine learning model that analyzes 52 variables across 10,000+ freshwater fish species to identify extinction threats before they become critical, enabling proactive conservation efforts. The tool uses publicly available data to recognize...

The 12th Kyoto University-Inamori Foundation Joint Kyoto Prize Symposium held in Tokyo on February 15, 2026, brought together 262 attendees to explore the theme "Will AI be Able to Do X?" through presentations by three leading researchers. The event covered diverse AI applications including...

Kansas State University is leading an international research collaboration to develop Smart Scout, an AI-driven computer vision system that detects soybean lodging (crop falling) and estimates yields before harvest. The system uses advanced cameras and artificial intelligence to replace...

CSIRO's ON Accelerate program has selected a new cohort of research-driven startups addressing major societal challenges, including AI-powered skin cancer detection (DermAI), personalized chemotherapy dosing (PredicTx Health), and drought-resistant water generation (Hydro Harvester). The program...

HKUST researchers developed GrainBot, an AI toolkit that automatically extracts and quantifies microstructural features from microscopy images using convolutional neural networks and custom algorithms. The tool converts complex image data into standardized, quantitative microstructure databases,...