About the Ken Kennedy Institute

We are continually seeking out new opportunities for collaboration.
Email us today to learn more or get involved at kenkennedy@rice.edu.

Our Mission

The Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University fosters world-class foundational research in AI & Computing and enables its 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.

We serve as the nexus for AI and Computing research at Rice by:

Providing financial support to establish research thrusts that cross departmental lines
Pursuing external funding to expand research in our areas of interest
Fostering an intellectual community of researchers to provide fertile ground for collaborations to emerge organically
Organizing events that bring the world to Rice to promote our faculty’s excellence and initiate partnerships beyond Rice
Supporting multidisciplinary research for students through fellowships and assistantships

Our Vision

A world where research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Computing empower all people and improve the human condition.

Our Values

Scientific excellence and forward thinking in AI and Computing
Community building for interdisciplinary innovation
Responsible research and applications for enduring benefit to society

Our Goals

Fostering Foundational Research | Advancing the fundamental theories and methodologies of AI and Computing, with a strategic focus on long-term discovery.
Transcending Boundaries through Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Invent novel cutting-edge AI and Computing to solve problems of global importance.
Championing Responsible AI | Develop and deploy AI to benefit society with a commitment to transparency, ethical responsibility, fairness, and inclusivity.

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