The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) received a $199,781 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program on December 1, 2023. The grant supports an "ExpandAI" capacity building pilot program to establish and grow AI-related research, training, and education activities at UTRGV.
The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: 1) Developing interdisciplinary AI-driven research projects in areas such as agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and personalized medicine to build a community of AI practitioners in South Texas; 2) Creating new AI micro-credential courses and enhancing existing courses to impart AI-related skills to a large number of students, many from underrepresented groups; and 3) Establishing two new interdisciplinary PhD programs that will incorporate AI-enhanced courses to train students in cutting-edge research techniques. The project also includes outreach to high schools and community colleges. No sub-awards are planned for this grant.
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