A wide range of disciplines are adopting artificial intelligence, or AI, at a rapid pace. From science and medicine to the humanities and education, AI is influencing the landscape of how information is accessed and processed. At Michigan State University, the College of Engineering is exploring new ways for AI to improve lives through railway safety, AI security, learning and health outcomes.

The MSU AI Summit was held on May 7 in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. Organized by the Ethics Institute, in partnership with the College of Engineering and the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation and with support from several units and departments from across campus — the summit was designed to create a cross-campus conversation about MSU’s approach to AI and to share a proactive and unique AI strategy.

The event brought together a diverse audience of educators, researchers and executives to explore what AI means for MSU now and into the future. Featured experts from the College of Engineering included Arun Ross, Martin J Vanderploeg Endowed Professor, and Mohammad Ghassemi, assistant professor, both in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and John Verboncouer, senior associate dean for research and innovation