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Cornell University

Cornell AI4S Initiative

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

AI4S Collaborative Ecosystem

The Cornell AI for Sustainability Initiative (CAISI), part of the Cornell University AI for Science Institute, harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle global sustainability challenges, focusing on decarbonizing energy and agri-food systems. CAISI drives cutting-edge research, innovation, and education in AI for Sustainability (AI4S), addressing energy, food, and climate issues at scales ranging from sustainable materials discovery to the global energy-food-climate nexus.

National Science Foundation, Cornell Engineering, Cornell Graduate School, Cornell Bowers CIS College of Computing and Information Science, Cornell University AI Sci, Conrell Institute for Digital Agriculture, Institute for Computational Sustainability, Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Partnering with 16 graduate programs across five Cornell colleges, along with the Institute for Computational Sustainability and the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture, CAISI fosters a dynamic collaborative ecosystem that connects academia, industry, and nonprofits to drive AI-powered solutions to sustainability.

Programs and Opportunities

The NRT program offers students unique interdisciplinary training that combines cutting-edge AI research with practical experience in solving pressing societal challenges. Through transformative educational experiences, students gain the skills needed to lead in AI-powered sustainability efforts.

AI4S NSF Research Traineeship

The NRT program offers interdisciplinary education and research training, preparing students to lead AI-driven sustainability efforts.

This program invites leading experts from around the world to engage with CAISI’s academic community. Visiting professors collaborate on transformative research, contribute to teaching, and mentor students, enriching the university’s educational environment.

AI4S Visiting Professorship

This program brings faculty scholars from around the world to collaborate with the CAISI community on AI4S research and teaching.