Archives - June - 2025
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Microsoft hosts the grand opening of its AI Co-Innovation Lab on UWM campus
The Milwaukee community celebrated the grand opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab, housed within the UWM Connected Systems Institute, on June 25. The lab is Microsoft’s first AI Co-Innovation Lab with a dedicated focus on helping manufacturing advance their competitive edge through AI. It’s also the first such lab based at a university. The […]
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UWL researcher uses artificial intelligence to help protect vulnerable communities from the world’s most dangerous storms
When extreme weather strikes, it can change lives in an instant. That’s why Rupsa Bhowmick, assistant professor of Geography and Environmental Science at UW-La Crosse, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make forecasting faster, smarter, and more accurate — especially for communities most at risk. Bhowmick’s research focuses on predicting tropical cyclones in the Southwest Pacific, […]
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UWM and Microsoft unveil AI Co-Innovation Lab to drive manufacturing innovation
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated a major milestone on June 25 with the grand opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab, housed within the UWM Connected Systems Institute. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the partnership among Microsoft Corp., the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, TitletownTech and UWM. This new lab is Microsoft’s first AI Co-Innovation Lab focused […]
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Artificial Intelligence
The generative artificial intelligence (GAI) revolution has changed the landscape of higher education, prompting us to reconsider our approaches to teaching and learning. GAI tools have the potential to enhance student engagement, promote critical thinking, and prepare learners for a future where GAI plays a significant role. They also pose legitimate concerns about the value […]
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UW-Stevens Point’s new undergraduate program blends technical and ethical education in AI
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point launched a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, combining technical programming, ethical awareness and hands-on learning to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The program emphasizes real-world applications, local partnerships and responsible innovation to meet growing workforce demands in Wisconsin and beyond.