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. A quick snapshot of the IACR resources is available here: IACR at-a-glance.
The IACR’s Education and Outreach group is led by Indrani Mandal and includes Cecile Cres, Joan Peckham, Yan Sun, Karen Lokey and Amanda Jenson.
| Lab Hours | Address | Workshop |
| Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Carothers Library 15 Lippitt Rd. Kingston, RI 02881 Room 147 |
WORKSHOP CALENDAR |
| Library Hours | Campus Map | Library Directory |
Additional resources related to AI use, tools, etc. for faculty/staff are maintained by the URI Library and are available here: https://uri.libguides.com/ai
Email us at iacr-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!
News
NSF and NVIDIA partner for open AI models - https://www.nsf.gov/news/nsf-nvidia-partnership-enables-ai2-develop-fully-open-ai- Dr. Hendawi’s research spotlighted in The Guardian! - Congratulations to our very own Dr. Hendawi!https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/09/open-ai-chat-gpt5-energy-use If you’re curious about the carbon cost of AI or passionate about sustainable tech, give the published paper a read and share your thoughts!
- New NSF AI Initiative: Programmable Cloud Laboratories - New funding opportunity from NSF https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pcl-test-bed-test-bed-toward-network-programmable-cloud-laboratories/nsf25-541/solicitation
- New federal investment in AI details - https://www.nsf.gov/news/statement-nsf-chief-staff-brian-stone-performing-duties-nsf?sf227755246=1
IACR supports critical state services operation - https://www.uri.edu/news/2025/07/rhode-island-legislators-approve-crucial-appropriation-for-unique-weather-related-tools-at-uri/