October 12, 2026 During its third annual Symposium on Oct. 6, the University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) recognized three inaugural award winners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing responsible AI. Baoying Fu represents a new generation of scholars poised to shape her field, while Matthew Tokson brings nationally recognized […]
Read MoreOctober 8, 2026 The University of Utah One-U Responsible AI Initiative at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute this week announced its third cohort of faculty fellows, totaling 13 researchers across 11 departments. The initiative’s largest and most interdisciplinary cohort to date, the fellows will advance practical, people-centered uses of AI—from personalized health care and […]
Read MoreAugust 20, 2026 He Yin, a new faculty member who joined the University of Utah through the One-U Responsible AI Initiative cluster hires program, is featured in a news documentary that uses maps based on satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and interviews to investigate the extent of destruction in Gaza. Yin, who researches the destruction of […]
Read MoreAugust 20, 2026 As part of its cluster hires program, the One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute welcomes two new faculty members this fall, with a third joining next May. These new professors bring expertise in environmental modeling, atmospheric sciences, and AI-augmented learning environments, positioning the University of Utah […]
Read MoreJuly 30, 2026 The University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) today announced its first-ever cohort of graduate student fellows. These seven Ph.D. students are using AI to address urgent societal problems, from mitigating urban heat to growing the mental health workforce to making data centers more sustainable. “These Ph.D. students are […]
Read MoreJuly 30, 2026 Congratulations to the newest cohort of University of Utah One-U Responsible AI Initiative postdoctoral fellows. The program includes salary and benefits for two years and a research appointment at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute. Read more about postdoctoral fellowships.
Read MoreUsing machine learning, University of Utah researchers found that repeated exposure to combinations of common air pollutants in early pregnancy was associated with nearly three times greater odds of early preterm birth July 16, 2026 Reposted from @theU. Brenna Kelly is an incoming postdoctoral fellow for the One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative. Pregnancy puts higher […]
Read MoreBrenna Kelly, an incoming postdoctoral fellow with the University of Utah One-U Responsible AI Initiative, wrote a Salt Lake Tribune opinion piece spurred by recent wildfires and the resulting smoke that blanketed the valley. Kelly holds a Ph.D. in population health sciences from the U and has expertise in analyzing the health effects of air […]
Read MoreJune 5, 2026 Behind every AI prompt is a chain of physical infrastructure—from data centers and power grids to cooling systems, mined minerals, and discarded hardware—with consequences for people and the planet, University of Utah researchers reminded the campus community during an Earth Month panel discussion. “We have millions of users that are hitting enter […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 2026 The University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) will award its first round of seed grants, totaling $386,855, to nine research teams advancing AI tools and uncovering new insights on AI’s societal impacts. Projects will empower patients and their families, shed light on AI’s role in the classroom, and […]
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