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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

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Recent News

Students and faculty display AI related research posters in the Roaden University Center (RUC) lobby during AI Week @ Tech.

Inaugural AI Week Event

Monday, April 21, 2025 | by MInDS Center 
Students and faculty display AI related research posters in the Roaden University Center (RUC) lobby during AI Week @ Tech.

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Contact Us:

Douglas Talbert, Ph.D., Co-Director
William (Bill) Eberle, Ph.D., Co-Director

Email: minds@tntech.edu