The Ken Kennedy Institute fosters world-class foundational research in AI and Computing and enables their transformative use across diverse disciplines to solve global challenges, adhering to the highest ethical principles and positioning Rice University at the forefront of Responsible AI.
Groundbreaking Research in Responsible AI
AI and Computational Biology for Health
Generative AI
Scientific Machine Learning
Learning, Control
and Optimization
Computer Vision
AI for Urban Resilience
Human-AI Collaboration
Trustworthy AI
Electromagnetics
to Intelligence
Quantum Theory, Algorithms and Systems
AI for Genetic
Design
AI for Advanced Materials
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Events and Activities
AI Seminar Series: Beidi Chen (Carnegie Mellon University)
November 7, 2025
12:00–12:50 PM
Duncan Hall 1070
Harnessing AI Compute Power at Rice
November 10, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Duncan Hall 1055 – McMurtry Auditorium
Ken Kennedy Institute November Luncheon
November 21, 2025
11:30am - 1:00pm CST
O’Connor Building for Engineering & Science
Collaborations and Partnerships
Partner with Us
Our industry partners are a fundamental component in our mission to expand collaboration in AI and computing. The Ken Kennedy Institute Corporate Partner Program enables collaborative opportunities and connections with Rice University’s world-class talent in computational science and engineering.
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