The newly retitled Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence serves as an interdisciplinary hub of experts at Rochester.
An interdisciplinary hub at the 人妻少妇专区 has been renamed to reflect its deep expertise encompassing two rapidly growing fields of research. The new moniker for the (GIDS-AI)鈥攑reviously the Goergen Institute for Data Science鈥攊s intended to communicate the University鈥檚 leadership in both AI and data science.
鈥淎I has historically been a subdiscipline of computer science, but has been playing a central role in broader, interdisciplinary initiatives in data science, which emerged as a new discipline over the past decade,鈥� says , the Robin and Tim Wentworth Director of the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. 鈥淕IDS-AI serves as an important facilitator that creates opportunities for Rochester faculty and students to engage in collaborative work where the disciplines overlap.鈥�
The University has been a leader in AI research and education for more than 50 years, dating back to the founding of the in 1974. Since then, Rochester鈥檚 computer science faculty have made major contributions to the field of AI, including with seminal texts in computer vision and natural language processing. Cetin says GIDS-AI鈥檚 close relationship with the department is critical to staying on the cutting edge of AI research.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, GIDS-AI has grown to include more than 100 across the University. The institute currently offers a , , and in data science. This fall, the Institute will launch a new online professional master鈥檚 program in healthcare AI and data science in partnership with the .
Cetin says the institute is planning to offer other learning opportunities in data science and AI in partnership with other units. As an example, this fall, the Department of Computer Science and GIDS-AI plan to pilot an 鈥淎I for All鈥� class to empower students not only to use AI in ways beneficial to their education and beyond, but also to help them navigate doing so in a safe and ethical fashion. The course, which would not have prerequisites or require previous experience with AI, would also provide intuitive perspectives on how AI works and show students how they can stay up to date with rapidly developing advances throughout their careers.
Cetin, who has served as director since 2020, was reappointed to lead GIDS-AI for another five-year term.
In addition to its academic offerings, GIDS-AI houses the聽Center of Excellence in Data Science聽(CoE). Funded by Empire State Development鈥檚 Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR), the CoE aims to help drive regional economic development through supporting basic research, training, and technology development in data science and AI.
