Who we are
AI4Society is one of the five Signature Areas of Research and Teaching of the University of Alberta, and is focused on Artificial Intelligence, its applitions, and its transformative role for our society.
Over the past 30 years, the University of Alberta has been consistently ranked as one of the top three institutions worldwide for AI research and is a lead player in nada’s national AI strategy. Building on this recognition, the goal of AI4Society is to stimulate and support interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives in this field. AI4Society provides continuing institutional leadership by developing and coordinating innovative training programs and representing the institution in new initiatives with public, private, and international partners.
Objectives
Amplify the AI-related research activities of the University of Alberta community.
Build learning pacity in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Cultivate pathways of engagement with the community at large.
170 Researchers – 11 Faculties
2022 – FEATURED LINKS
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People
Dr. Eleni Stroulia
Director
Professor – Computing Science
Acting Vice Dean, Faculty of Science
Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell
Associate Director
Professor – Philosophy / Digital Humanities Director – Kule Institute for Advanced Study
Dr. Nicolás Arnáez
Project Coordinator
Assistant Lecturer
Faculty of Arts – Music Department
Members
Find an Expert
Look for a researcher that works on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science in a specific field.
Simply type a keyword below and you will find all the AI4Society members working in that area!
Then click further to be taken to their Forum profile
Become a Member
Are you a researcher or student at the University of Alberta?
Does your current research relate to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science?
Or, are you interested in developing or participating in a project in this area?
Student Groups
Looking to get involved in extracurricular activities that relate to artificial intelligence?
Check out these student groups within the University of Alberta.
Intelligence Society
Student Society
Students for Machine Learning in Business
Our Initiatives
Collaboratories
Interdisciplinary research activities, involving large research teams across mpus (from several departments and faculties) addressing “grand challenge” problems and pursuing major federal and international grants.
Ademic Programs
Teaching and learning initiatives, aimed at developing new materials, workshops, courses, micro-credentials, certifites or programs in the area.
Partnerships
Collaborative activities between units within the University of Alberta or with outside organizations, including businesses, government, and non-governmental organizations.
Projects
Exploratory projects by a small group of researchers.
Courses and Programs
Want to learn more about artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science?
Search our talogue for courses offered at the University of Alberta in the Fall and Winter semesters.
?? News and Events
Go to our events page to learn about future, ongoing and past events organized by AI4Society
Timely Opportunities
Stay informed about our Grants, Funding Opportunities, ll for Works, and similar activities!
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September 25, 2020:
AI4Society Internal Launch Event Report
(a) AI4Society Overview
(b) AI Around mpus Screenst
September 28, 2020:
Notes on the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) conference
October 19-23, 2020:
16th AAAI Conference On Artificial Intelligence And Interactive Digital Entertainment
September 28, 2021 and 2020:
Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) conference 2021 and 2020