Charlotte AI Institute
CHARLOTTE AI INSTITUTE (CLTAI2)
Catalyzing Artificial Intelligence Research & Innovation Today for a Better Tomorrow
CLTAI2 elevates and accelerates UNC Charlotte’s nationally recognized AI research expertise in computer science, energy, health, education and leadership, manufacturing, data science, ethics, engineering, risk management and the arts, to positively shape a rapidly emerging AI future.
“UNC Charlotte‘s long-standing AI expertise positions the Charlotte AI Institute to draw assets from virtually all disciplines to meet rapidly expanding and competitive needs of the greater Charlotte region and beyond.”
– John Daniels, vice chancellor for research
Building AI Researcher-Community-Industry Partnerships
AI Hives of Activity
AI4Health Center
Revolutionizing Health care with AI, the AI4Health Center is a collaboration of UNC Charlotte colleges leveraging AI technologies to inform personalized, data-driven, and precise health care decisions to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
TAIMingAI Center
The Center for Trustworthy AI Through Model Risk Management (TAIM) is multi-disciplinary team working to establish frameworks so the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based systems is safe, controlled and managed in all applications.
Center for Humane AI Studies
The Center for Humane AI Studies (CHAIS) is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to exploring the implications of artificial intelligence through the lens of humanities and social science to explore how AI intersects with social crises.
CITeR
CITeR is a unique cooperative model which addresses industry and government challenges and provides an over 20 times return on investment. UNC Charlotte is excited to join CITeR as a University Site (pending NSF approval).
Center for Leadership Science
The Center for Leadership Science (CLS) takes an interdisciplinary approach to researching and teaching leadership, and addresses the barriers and challenges that emerging leaders face in rising to leadership positions.
CIPHER
The Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER), focuses on genomics and computing technologies as applied to human health, microbiology, and biological diversity.
Center for Applied GIScience
The Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (CAGIS) addresses pressing multi-scale urban and environmental issues through cutting-edge spatiotemporal analytics and innovation.
CESAR
The Center for Energy Security and Reliability (CESAR) is where innovation meets impact in cybersecurity and sustainable energy solutions.
sTRATEGIC pLANNING FOR THE CHARLOTTE AI INSTITUTE
We are excited to announce the launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLTAI2) Strategic Planning Committee (SPC). We’d like to share a brief summary of the purpose of the SPC as well as our process for the coming months, and a pathway to provide input.
Highlights of Our Impact
Charlotte Biometrics Pioneer Fights Identity Crime With AI Hacker Know-How
UNC Charlotte’s biometrics pioneer is on the case. Stephanie Schuckers, Bank of America Distinguished Professor in Computing and Informatics and co-director of the UNC Charlotte Artificial Intelligence Institute
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Students Engage in AI Research
A UNC Charlotte electrical and computer engineering professor engages community members on how to create AI responsibly to help solve real-world problems. Read the full story here.
Beyond the Survey
On a practical level, Banks hopes that the platform will solve the survey problem that in part inspired the team’s research, and he is optimistic that their tool will help reduce bias and subjectivity in leadership assessments, an important step in the larger effort to achieve equality in the workplace.
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Charlotte AI Events
Opportunities to bolster your AI knowledge & skills
Online Certificates and Professional Development
Applied AI Graduate Certificate
A certificate that is designed for those with a background in higher-level computer languages and/or substantial professional experience.
AI Grad Certificate
Continuing Ed AI Bootcamp
Delivers an immersive experience in the captivating world of AI. In this certification course, learn how to make the next internet-breaking AI model.
AI Bootcamp
Next Generation Learning with AI
Generative AI is revolutionizing professional work spaces, classrooms and personal development across the globe.
Next Generation AI
AI Prompting Certificate
This five-week skills-based course with industry experts is designed to teach skills needed to utilize AI tools efficiently and achieve desired results.
Prompting Certificate
Academic Degree Programs
Computing & Informatics Degrees
The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) offers several undergraduate and graduate degree options that emphasize AI.
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Data
Science Degrees
The School of Data Science offers cutting edge AI-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Minor in Artificial Intelligence
The minor in artificial intelligence teaches the fundamentals in computer science and AI with a focus on preparing students for tomorrow’s job market.
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