Penn State is advancing AI research across disciplines, with faculty, staff, and students exploring everything from foundational methods to real‑world applications in science, health, sustainability, education, and the arts.
These efforts are coordinated through the AI Research Hub, led by the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) with support from Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research. The Research Hub connects researchers, supports collaboration, and serves as a forum for organizing and promoting AI‑related activity across the University, helping to energize the Penn State community and accelerate AI‑driven discovery.
News
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April 10, 2026
Penn State makes strategic investments to prepare students for an AI-driven future
April 02, 2026
Workshop to discuss AI’s transformative impact on the economy, society
March 30, 2026
App to prevent misuse of personal imagery wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge
March 27, 2026
2026-27 Faculty Engagement Award applications now being accepted
Events
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19
industryXchange Poster Session
Date & Time: May 19, 2026, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Location: The Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Avenue State College, Pennsylvania 16803
AI Research Hub Director
Mehrdad Mahdavi
- Director, Artificial Intelligence Hub
- Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering