Artificial Intelligence

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AI that amplifies human potential

Explore trusted tools, guidance, and training to use artificial intelligence effectively, responsibly, and across every discipline at Iowa.

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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.

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.

Compare AI Tools

Review university-supported AI tools, compare capabilities, and understand which options are appropriate for different types of work and data.

Explore AI Use Cases

Discover how AI is being applied across Iowa—from classroom instruction and research to administrative processes and creative work.

Get Help with AI

Connect with training, consultations, and step-by-step guidance designed to support both first-time use and more advanced applications.

Understand AI Policies

These resources bring together the guidance, expectations, and best practices to help you navigate AI use with clarity and confidence.

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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

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"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

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

AI and Active Learning

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Virtual

We will explore practical ways to help students be active learners in your course using Microsoft Copilot. Participants will explore AI's strengths and limitations, discuss strategies for incorporating AI into assignments while preserving learning objectives, and practice writing prompts

AI in Education: Student and Educator Voices

Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:30pm to 5:20pm

Lindquist Center

Join us for a 50-minute listening session on AI in Education: Student and Educator Voices. This listening session is designed to be an open, collaborative discussion rather than a formal presentation. Our goal is to bring students and educators together to share perspectives, experiences, questions, and ideas related to the growing role of artificial intelligence in education. We want to create a space where participants can learn from one another, explore different viewpoints, and help us...

AI and the Environment

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Biology Building East

The UI Debate Team will take the stage for this panel event to explore the environmental impact of artificial intelligence and discuss the role of responsible and sustainable approaches to AI development and use.

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