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
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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
Hack@URI 2026 a major success! - The IACR’s AI Lab supported the student organizers of Hack@URI 2026 during the early stages of the event by assisting with planning and helping identify fundraising opportunities. The team, met regularly with the organizers to monitor progress and provide guidance. Indrani Mandal and students from the AI Lab — Callum Magarian, Patrick Sullivan, Liam McKenzie, […]
IACR resources support major ocean current discovery! - https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/computer-simulations-show-strong-ocean-currents-reduce-size-of-surface-waves/ Congratulations Dr. Ginis and team!
IACR presents to the Senate Committee on AI at the State House - Indrani Mandal and Gaurav Khanna from the IACR along with CIO Gabriele Fariello were invited to present at the State House for a meeting of the Senate Committee on AI and Emerging Tech. The topics where: A full recording of the session is available here: https://capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11713
IACR Lightning Talks — March 6th - LIGHTNING TALKS & NETWORKING AI & ADVANCED COMPUTATIONALLY ENHANCED RESEARCH APPROACHES MARCH 6. 2026. 11:15 am – 12:45 pm ANCHOR ROOM, URI WELCOME CENTER Contact: jpeckham@uri.edu Hosts: Intended Audience: Faculty and graduate researchers. Hear from URI Researchers who have harnessed AI and Advanced Computation to enhance research in multiple disciplines. Included will be lightning talks […]
Rhode Island’s AI Task Force Report - Rhode Island Governor’s AI Task Force has completed its work and has released a detailed report that highlights the recommended actions the state should take to leverage the advances in AI and protect against the potential downsides. The RI Current has a summary: https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/28/rhode-island-releases-its-roadmap-for-ai-some-boundaries-have-yet-to-be-drawn/ Here is the whole 75-page document: https://etss.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur466/files/2026-01/Final-Rhode-Island-AI-Action-Plan-Report-2026-01-26.pdf