Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center
The Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center coordinates artificial intelligence and data science research and education efforts across Tennessee Tech University. The center brings together faculty and researchers from diverse backgrounds to create and support cross-cutting research and educational opportunities across a wide variety of applications and research.
Current AI-related graduate education and research spans many departments on campus and includes work in following areas:
- Applied AI (e.g., cybersecurity, healthcare, and environmental studies)
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Trustworthy/Explainable AI
Related Undergraduate Degree Programs
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Inaugural AI Week Event
- Tech's Computer Science Dept., Dr. Jesse Roberts earn coverage across Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga markets (March 10, 2025)
- Tennessee Tech wins awards, presents research at Florida artificial intelligence conference (May 25, 2023)
- Computer science research assistantships: Q&A with Katie Brown (March 23, 2023)
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Douglas Talbert, Ph.D., Co-Director
William (Bill) Eberle, Ph.D., Co-Director