Guided by the Jesuit values of Fairfield University, the AI and Technology Institute is particularly focused on “AI for the Greater Good,” striving to deliver socially impactful AI and analytics research, while providing education and applications for students and faculty to learn. 

The AI & Tech Institute is designed to serve as a conduit for disseminating Fairfield Dolan’s cutting-edge AI/analytics research, applications and expertise, to benefit businesses and society.

Learn from cutting-edge experts.

Hosting AI experts on cutting-edge topics twice per year.

Get hands-on training.

Providing training programs for the greater business community. These programs may cover topics like analytics strategy, data governance, and AI ethics.

Support and collaborate with one another.

Supporting impactful research projects such as providing advice and consultation, including both academic and practical research projects to improve the awareness of the latest trends in AI field, as well as the day-to-day productivity.

Handle with care, and use responsibly.

Advising on Use of AI: Led by the director and participated by the fellows, the Institute also provides advising not only to promote faculty to use AI and analytics, but also for students to use AI and technology responsibly.

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Associate Professor, Analytics | Director, Artificial Intelligence & Technology Institute

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Experiential Learning at Dolan

Through internships, client-based work, immersion programs, and more students have the opportunity to learn applications of artificial intelligence at Fairfield Dolan. 

Experience hands-on technology and work with AI experts via Dolan's experiential learning opportunities

Student Research & Grants

Interested in exploring research in the AI and Tech space? Connect with the Office of Student Research and National Fellowships to explore grants, mentorship, and scholarships to aid in the research process.

Apply for a research grant