At a Glance:
AI at the U
The University of Utah is committed to the responsible advancement and use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support research, education, and positive societal impact.
We view AI not just as a tool, but as essential infrastructure
It encompasses data, models, systems, and hardware—that fosters innovation and makes AI ready and reliable for everyone.
The AI Office
The AI Office leads AI strategy, policy, and governance across the university. The team bridges departments to guide the future of AI at the U. Activities include the following:
Provide Support
Faculty, staff, and students can ask questions about AI use, submit requests for AI tools, and attend regularly scheduled AI forums.
Build Community
U community members are invited to attend AI Community of Practice monthly meetings and other AI-related events.
Develop Partnerships
The university collaborates with government and industry leaders to build a responsible AI innovation ecosystem.
AI In Action
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Will AI Replace the English Teacher? Rethinking Roles, Relationships, and Responsibility
As AI becomes more integrated into classrooms worldwide, University of Utah educators Randall Davis and Rus Wilson are helping reframe the conversation. At the TESOL Ecuador Conference, they shared how AI is transforming—not replacing—the essential human work of teaching, and what skills educators will need moving forward.
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Prompt Pattern Engineering for Test Question Mapping Using AI
Exploring how AI-powered prompt engineering can streamline curriculum mapping and assessment alignment. This study by faculty in the College of Pharmacy demonstrates how ChatGPT can reduce review time, improve consistency, and support accreditation efforts while maintaining faculty oversight.
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Examining the AI Scholarly Research Writing Landscape
Brandon Patterson’s project explores how AI-powered tools can support scholarly writing and research while addressing critical limitations in transparency and reproducibility. The study highlights top-performing tools, their role in academic workflows, and the importance of AI literacy for ethical integration.
artificial intelligence at the University of utah
80
GPUs added in 2025 to support AI-powered research and teaching
36
Total AI-related academic programs or classes offered, with more in the works
Innovate with AI
AI Research at the U
University of Utah researchers are increasingly using AI to drive discoveries in their fields.
A look at the people, places, and programs across campus leading the charge in AI-powered research.
One-U Responsible AI Initiative at the Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute
A research-focused and community-building initiative with the goal of harnessing AI to benefit society
Center for High Performance Computing at the Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute
Provides hardware and software for machine learning and AI applications and offers advanced training and support
Kahlert School of Computing Research Areas
The university's core AI experts cover computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and more
Price College of Engineering Faculty Upskilling in AI
A semester-long course for faculty who want to integrate AI into their research
DELPHI Initiative
The Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health Intelligence (DELPHI) Data Science Initiative drives innovation in health and medicine
Utah Center for Data Science
Members advance data science and AI through research, applications, curricular organization, and community engagement
Teach with AI
The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence is a central resource that provides information on various AI tools to help educators utilize, facilitate, and monitor AI use in the classroom.
Learn with AI
The University of Utah aims to help students understand the capabilities and limitations of AI and how to harness it appropriately.
AI Majors, Minors, and Classes Across Campus
Students can select from a growing slate of AI programs covering the full spectrum: examine AI's role in society through an intro course, or learn to build your own AI systems through master's or PhD tracks.
Additional AI Resources for Students
Student Guide to Generative Tools
The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence's handbook for students.
The Marriott Library's Guide to AI
The library keeps track of various AI efforts around campus and learning resources, including tools, books, articles, and more.
Recurring Events
The university offers a variety of events that build community around responsible AI, from weekly lectures to flagship annual gatherings that showcase life-changing research.
