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IACR participates in URI Day at the State House!

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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/

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Faculty Spotlight: Russell Shomberg (GSO)

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Russell Shomberg (GSO) interview

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Genesis Mission proposal solicitations are out!

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The Genesis mission has just posted FY26 solicitation information with some deadlines in a little over a month (!).

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Rhody Today story on IACR’s state-level efforts

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IACR visit to the State House.

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Madhu successfully defends his PhD dissertation!

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We’re thrilled to report that the former long-time member of the AI Lab, Madhukara Kekulandara, has successfully passed his PhD dissertation defense!

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Hack@URI 2026 a major success!

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The event was a huge success, participants had plenty of fun, everyone was safe and there were lots of cheers at the end of the event. 

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IACR resources support major ocean current discovery!

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URI researchers determine how much hurricane-driven ocean currents modify surface waves and why it happens.

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IACR presents to the Senate Committee on AI at the State House

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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.

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IACR Lightning Talks — March 6th

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AI & ADVANCED COMPUTATIONALLY ENHANCED RESEARCH APPROACHES

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Rhode Island’s AI Task Force Report

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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.

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