AI Tennessee
At the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit in Nashville, UT brought together leaders from government, industry and academia to discuss evolving needs and challenges related to artificial intelligence.
Sergei Kalinin, Weston Fulton Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in UT’s Tickle College of Engineering, has received a 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for driving innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and materials science.
The study will explore the development of data centers in the southern United States and their impact on rural communities, including a review of how utility companies develop energy infrastructure and how specific areas are affected by the energy demands of the centers.
Joshua Rosenberg uses data science principles to improve educational outcomes while teaching students to analyze and interpret data. His work empowers teachers and students to use data and digital technologies to explore scientific questions in meaningful ways.
As AI is redefining nearly every field, UT is demonstrating how universities can lead AI responsibly, collaboratively, and at scale. By uniting research, education pathways, and partnerships, UT is positioning Tennessee as a hub for AI innovation.
As AI rapidly reshapes society, UT is positioning the state as a national leader in advanced computing, data science, and responsible AI innovation. Driving this momentum is Vasileios Maroulas, who is building a statewide AI ecosystem.
