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AI Research and Application at NCSA

The Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation (CAII) at Illinois builds on existing initiatives across campus to establish a central nexus for spearheading AI research and application. Our mission is to advance AI research, provide students with opportunities for career development in AI, and address industrial grand challenges through innovative use of AI by engaging the research community, students, and industry collaborators.

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University of Illinois Expands AI‑Powered Learning with Student‑Built “Illinois Chat” PlatformSeptember 28, 2026
The University of Illinois is embracing a new wave of innovation on campus through Illinois Chat, an AI‑powered platform designed to help instructors better support their students. Created… Read more: University of Illinois Expands AI‑Powered Learning with Student‑Built “Illinois Chat” Platform
Celebrating Summer ResearchSeptember 3, 2026
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is celebrating a standout summer of discovery, collaboration, and hands‑on innovation. Across four major undergraduate research programs, students immersed themselves in cutting‑edge… Read more: Celebrating Summer Research
Fall 2026 Ashby Prize in Computational Science Registration is OPENSeptember 2, 2026
The 2026 Ashby Prize in Computational Science Hackathon is a two‑day, high‑energy competition hosted at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), bringing together University of Illinois students… Read more: Fall 2026 Ashby Prize in Computational Science Registration is OPEN

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