AI resources for every role at Iowa

Access the tools, guidance, and support designed for your role at Iowa. Each section brings together approved AI tools, policies, training, and opportunities relevant to your needs.

Staff

Discover how AI can improve productivity, communication, and administrative workflows.

Instructors

Learn how AI can support teaching, course design, and student engagement.

Students

Find out about AI tools, guidance, and opportunities available for UI students.

Researchers

Explore AI tools and guidance for research, data analysis, and scholarly work.

Clinicians

Tools, guidance, and practical examples for responsible use in clinical work.

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Provost AI Fellows

Developing courses for the AI Certificate

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AI-Related Courses

Spanning multiple colleges and disciplines

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AI Lightning Talk Views

Since the monthly series launched in 2025

"By pairing expanded access and experimentation with clear principles and guidance, the University of Iowa is positioning itself not just to adopt AI—but to shape how it can responsibly enhance learning, research, and work in the years ahead.”

— Brad Rohrer, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Building Momentum in AI

Through new programs, expanded learning opportunities, and a focus on responsible use, the University of Iowa is laying a strong foundation for AI that supports teaching, research, and daily work—while keeping people and values at the center.

Developing new academic programming in AI

Beginning in fall 2026, the UI will offer an undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, providing students from all academic backgrounds a broad, interdisciplinary foundation in AI.

News

UI outlines strategy for artificial intelligence

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The University of Iowa is building a campuswide strategy for artificial intelligence that will guide how it coordinates and strengthens efforts across teaching, research, and public engagement.

AI Discovery Initiative to help UI faculty, staff explore AI

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The AI Discovery Initiative, supported by more than $1 million in P3 strategic plan implementation funding over three years, will expand access to AI tools, professional development, and collaborative learning. The campuswide effort is designed to help faculty and staff build the skills and confidence to use AI responsibly in their research, teaching, and daily work while encouraging collaboration across disciplines.

University of Iowa launches new AI website to support learning, teaching, research, and innovation 

Monday, August 10, 2026
Curious about how AI can enhance the way you learn, teach, research, deliver care, or work? Explore AI at Iowa, the University of Iowa’s new central resource for trusted guidance, secure tools, training, courses, and opportunities to explore artificial intelligence responsibly and confidently.

Events

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Public Talk on AI-driven Science

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Public Talk on AI-driven Science
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Artificial Intelligence Lightning Talks

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Join AI Lightning Talks to hear short, engaging presentations from members of the University of Iowa community about practical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence. These sessions provide an opportunity to learn about emerging AI trends, exchange ideas across campus, and discover new ways AI is being applied in teaching, research, and operations.
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2026 Prospective Student Visit Day and Graduate Research Symposium

Friday, November 13, 2026 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
The Computer Science (CS) department welcomes prospective students interested in our graduate programs to our annual Prospective Student Visit Day and Graduate Research Symposium

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