MSUM aims to be ‘strategic leader’ with launch of artificial intelligence institute
The university will launch its Institute of Applied Artificial Intelligence this fall, leaders said.
By Robin Huebner, The Forum
MOORHEAD — Minnesota State University Moorhead wants a major community stake in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
The university gave a sneak preview on Monday, April 14, to its launch this fall of the Institute of Applied Artificial Intelligence, which will prepare future graduates to navigate and leverage the tool in their professions.
Jason Trainer, MSUM vice president of enrollment management and strategic initiatives, made the announcement ahead of an AI workshop for faculty.
“It’s our intention, and we’re investing quite a bit of resources behind this, to be that strategic leader in the F-M area for AI,” Trainer told The Forum afterward.
Prior to the announcement, the university hosted AI expert and author José Antonio Bowen for a keynote address, “Educating Humans to Thrive in an AI World” at the Center for the Arts. Bowen also led faculty through the workshop at Christianson Alumni Center.
This spring, people on campus have been reading and discussing one of Bowen’s books, “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning.”
Trainer said MSUM expects to begin advertising this week for an executive director to lead the Institute of Applied AI, with the intention of having them on board by this summer.
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Minnesota State Moorhead will make a formal announcement for its Institute of Applied Artificial Intelligence in September during a State of the University address.