The IACR offers workshops every semester that cover topics such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Generative AI, and Programming Languages like R and Python. The Institute also offers consultation and collaboration opportunities covering a wide range of specializations in the broad context of AI. Here are some examples of the student-led projects from Fall ’25. For details on the broad topic of Generative AI, and the relevant university-wide efforts and guidelines, please visit the URI Provost’s AI page.
The IACR’s Education and Outreach (AI Lab) group is led by Indrani Mandal and includes Cecile Cres, Joan Peckham, Yan Sun, Karen Lokey and Amanda Jenson. A quick snapshot of the IACR resources is available here: IACR at-a-glance.
| AI Lab Hours | Address | Workshop |
| Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
|
Carothers Library 15 Lippitt Rd. Kingston, RI 02881 Room 147 |
WORKSHOP CALENDAR |
| Library Hours | Campus Map | Library Directory |
Email us at iacr-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!
News
IACR participates in URI Day at the State House! - The AI Lab represented the IACR on URI Day at the State House! It was a super fun day with lots of participation. Governor McKee and Lt. Governor Matos celebrated the day with us! https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/03/uri-to-turn-rhode-island-state-house-keaney-blue-thursday-in-celebration-of-universitys-successes-statewide-impact-during-annual-uri-day/
Faculty Spotlight: Russell Shomberg (GSO) - Russell Shomberg (GSO) interview
Genesis Mission proposal solicitations are out! - The Genesis mission has just posted FY26 solicitation information with some deadlines in a little over a month (!).
Rhody Today story on IACR’s state-level efforts - IACR visit to the State House.
Madhu successfully defends his PhD dissertation! - We're thrilled to report that the former long-time member of the AI Lab, Madhukara Kekulandara, has successfully passed his PhD dissertation defense!