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Applied AI Institute

At the Applied AI Institute, we are shaping the future of AI in higher education. We empower faculty with the tools, training, and research support they need to integrate AI effectively into teaching and scholarship. We prepare students to thrive in an AI-driven world by building advanced generative AI skills and offering hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world challenges. Through close collaboration with industry and community partners, we create opportunities for innovation, applied research, and workforce readiness. The initiatives below reflect our commitment to turning AI into a force for meaningful impact, both on campus and beyond.

Faculty Support Initiatives

Teaching Support

Policies, workshops, AI-infused pedagogy, and assessment methods to track potential deskilling from cognitive offloading.

Faculty Mentorship

Peer mentors to help drive innovation in teaching or research.

STEM Mini-grants

Support AI integration in classroom and research through "AI in the Discipline" program.

Student Support Initiatives

Curriculum Integration

Inclusion in first-year courses, special classes, certificates, and degrees. Clear AI course policies.

AI Metacognition

Developing critical thinking skills about when and how to use AI effectively to reduce overreliance and deskilling.

Skill Development

Upskilling opportunities and practical experience in courses that implement clear AI policies.

Events & Activities

AI speaker series, workshops, interdisciplinary symposia, and hackathons to build community.

External Partnerships

Strategic Collaborations

  • Partnerships for funding and cloud credits
  • Faculty Experts Program to build in-house expertise
  • Internships and incubators with industry partners
  • University connections for mutual support

Community Outreach

  • AI literacy camps for K-12 faculty and students
  • Continuing education for the local community
  • Service projects and community partnerships
  • Scalable workshops for under-resourced institutions

Classroom

MIT AI & Education Summit 2025 Presentation by Dr. Jere A. Boudell :  Mind Over Machine: Expanding AI Literacy & Empowering Communities