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A backbone of modern innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are central to advancing research, education, and translational impact in nearly every field of inquiry. Offering powerful methods for modeling, prediction, and decision-making, these disciplines allow us to extract insights from complex, high-dimensional data to fuel new discoveries and transformative solutions to tackle global grand challenges.

The Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI) is a vibrant community of experts dedicated to advancing responsible, high-impact, world-class research and education in data science and AI. We are harnessing Northwestern’s unparalleled interdisciplinary culture and uniting the strengths of the University’s top schools to build dynamic partnerships around and beyond campus.


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We invite faculty, educators, students, and industry leaders to join us in leveraging AI to address societal needs. Together, we’ll unlock new ways to teach, learn, and discover.

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Northwestern AI4Energy

AI4Energy Leaders

November 2, 2026
from Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy

Meet the Northwestern AI4Energy researchers building the open data sets, computational methods, and AI-guided research systems that underpin research applying machine learning to accelerate energy innovation. AI4Energy is a program of the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy and the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) in partnership with NNCI.

Events

Nov
3
2026

The Implementation Problem in AI: Perspectives from Implementation Science — Guillaume Fontaine

10:00 AMSimpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E. Superior Street
Join us for an in-person Distinguished Speaker event featuring Guillaume Fontaine, Director of the McGill RISE³ Implemen...
Nov
19
2026

Intelligence Humanities: Authorship, Auctoritas, and Generative AI

All DayKresge Hall, 1880 Campus Drive
Artificial intelligence arrives with an older companion, the history of signs, authority, interpretation, and delegated ...
Nov
19
2026

The Worlds We Build: AI, NVIDIA Omniverse, and the Rise of Physical AI — Frankie Liu

12:00 PMDeering Library, 1937 Sheridan Road
Join us for an in-person Distinguished Speaker event featuring Frankie Liu, Senior Product Manager in Omniverse Content ...

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educational programs equipping the next generation of workers and researchers

Education

Equipping our students for the evolving demands of the workforce

We are committed to ensuring that students at every level have access to an educational background in data science and AI through program offerings and resources.

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Undergraduate Study

Explore Northwestern’s undergraduate programs with a focus on artificial intelligence and data science, including majors, minors, and certificates from departments across the University.

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Graduate Study

Browse graduate level programs including master's, PhD, and certificate programs designed to advance expertise and launch careers in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning.

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Professional Education

Discover programs in artificial intelligence, analytics, and data strategy that empower professionals to leverage emerging technologies, lead strategic change, and advance their careers.

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