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Where Collaboration Leads to AI-Driven Breakthroughs

Join us in advancing research, education, and society.

About Our Network

A backbone of modern innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are central to advancing research, education, and translational impact in nearly every field of inquiry. Offering powerful methods for modeling, prediction, and decision-making, these disciplines allow us to extract insights from complex, high-dimensional data to fuel new discoveries and transformative solutions to tackle global grand challenges.

The Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI) is a vibrant community of experts dedicated to advancing responsible, high-impact, world-class research and education in data science and AI. We are harnessing Northwestern’s unparalleled interdisciplinary culture and uniting the strengths of the University’s top schools to build dynamic partnerships around and beyond campus.


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We invite faculty, educators, students, and industry leaders to join us in leveraging AI to address societal needs. Together, we’ll unlock new ways to teach, learn, and discover.

News & Events

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News

US Supreme Court

Federal Judges Report Broad Adoption of AI Tools

March 30, 2026
from Northwestern Now

In a new survey led by Professors Daniel Linna and V.S. Subrahmanian, more than half of responding judges report using at least one AI tool in their judicial work.

Events

Apr
14
2026

"AI & The Future of Education" Featuring Jeremy Gilbert, Sara Sood, Moderated by Karen Smilowitz

12:00 PMNorris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Join us for an in-person Distinguished Panel event featurin Jeremy Gilbert and Sara Sood, moderated by Karen Smilowitz. ...
May
4
2026

FORGE Open House - Evanston Campus

2:30 PMNorth Campus Parking Garage/Academic Building, 2311 N Campus Drive
Monday, May 4, 2026  2:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Workspace @ The Garage, 2311 N Campus Dr #2300, Evanston, IL 60208 Join us for...
May
6
2026

FORGE Open House - Chicago Campus

3:30 PM541 N Fairbanks Ct, 22nd Floor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026  3:30 - 4:30 p.m. NM Mansueto Innovation Institute Gathering Hub, 541 N Fairbanks Ct, 22nd Floor,...

AI Tools & Resources

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Harnessing AI and data science to innovate across industries and disciplines

Through our collaborative ecosystem, we are catalyzing breakthroughs in foundational science and real-world, domain-specific applications of AI and data science across STEM fields, the arts, and the humanities. We aim to redefine the future of collaborative intelligence by establishing Northwestern as the global epicenter where human ingenuity and AI solve society’s most urgent challenges.

Facts & Figures

Setting ourselves apart

200+
faculty actively engaged in AI work
8
top-ranked Northwestern schools driving interdisciplinary collaborations
51
educational programs equipping the next generation of workers and researchers

Education

Equipping our students for the evolving demands of the workforce

We are committed to ensuring that students at every level have access to an educational background in data science and AI through program offerings and resources.

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Undergraduate Study

Explore Northwestern’s undergraduate programs with a focus on artificial intelligence and data science, including majors, minors, and certificates from departments across the University.

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Graduate Study

Browse graduate level programs including master's, PhD, and certificate programs designed to advance expertise and launch careers in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning.

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Professional Education

Discover programs in artificial intelligence, analytics, and data strategy that empower professionals to leverage emerging technologies, lead strategic change, and advance their careers.

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