The Ken Kennedy Institute invites participation in the following categories: Faculty Members, Faculty/Staff Affiliates, and External Affiliates. We welcome faculty and staff with an interest in responsible AI and computing to contact our team at kenkennedy@rice.edu if you wish to be associated with the Institute in any capacity. See information about each category below.

Faculty Members

Members are tenure track faculty or faculty on research and teaching tracks at Rice University that typically have PI status on projects. They work on responsible AI and computing, or have a strong interest in using these technologies for their own research, or they study the intended and unintended effects of these technologies on our society. Members are invited to engage with the Institute through our research clusters, fellowship programs, lectures, workshops, conferences, and other Ken Kennedy Institute activities. Interested faculty can contact our team to learn more about the benefits and responsibilities for this level of participation.

Faculty & Staff Affiliates

Affiliates are faculty and staff at Rice University who are tangentially interested in the activities of the Ken Kennedy Institute and wish to be informed of upcoming Institute events and opportunities. Affiliates can transition to Member status if circumstances align.

External Affiliates

External Affiliates are key stakeholders and partners of the Institute who do not have a formal appointment at Rice University, are visiting (e.g., as part of a sabbatical) the campus for a temporary appointment, or have a longtime engagement with the Institute. This level of membership is offered by invitation only, or as a transition from Member or Affiliate status upon leaving Rice University.

All external community members that wish to stay informed about the Institute's activities but do not meet the qualifications to be an External Affiliate are invited to join our community mailing list where the Ken Kennedy Institute shares announcements and upcoming events that are available to the public.

View current Members and Affiliates.