Long Island University Launches AI and Innovation Center

Long Island University (LIU) announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence and Academic Innovation (AI²) Center this week. The initiative consolidates existing AI research and education programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in AI, while expanding the AI Competency Distinction—a nine-credit supplementary program for all students. The curriculum covers AI tools, ethical considerations like bias and privacy, and hands-on lab work with postdoctoral mentors. The AI² Center aligns with LIU’s vision to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce, according to President Kimberly Cline. The university is also investing in new facilities, including a 40,000-square-foot science building on its Post campus for AI applications in medicine, such as digital organ twins for surgery simulations and drug testing. A partnership with Dassault Systèmes has already established a lab at LIU’s Brooklyn campus focused on 3D design, simulation, and fabrication. The center will foster interdisciplinary research and workforce development, positioning LIU as a national leader in AI education. Senior Vice President for Research and AI, Mohammed Cherkaoui, emphasized AI’s transformative impact across industries. The AI² Center aims to equip students with skills and research opportunities to lead in this evolving technological landscape.