The University of Oklahoma's AI initiative will position OU as a national leader in AI-driven innovation, leveraging its strengths in areas like supercomputing and weather analytics. This initiative will have far-reaching impacts on the university, its students, and faculty, while also playing a crucial role in preparing the workforce for the fourth digital revolution. By advancing AI research and applications, OU will contribute to Oklahoma and the nation's economy, strengthen international collaboration, enhance security, and ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence across industries.
The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) at the University of Oklahoma is proud to recognize the outstanding leadership of Dr. Michael C. Wimberly, who served as Interim Director during Fiscal Year 2026, and to welcome Dr. Shishir Shah as DISC's new Director.
The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC), in partnership with the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), invites proposals for its Fall 2026 Strategic Seed Investment Program.
Please view the full solicitation for detailed application requirements and evaluation criteria.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
8:00am to 5:00pm
OU Children’s Hospital, Samis Center Rainbolt Auditorium, 1200 Children’s Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Join the University of Oklahoma for a full-day symposium exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming health and life sciences. Read more
Follow the link below to register.
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