Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization
This NSF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) aims at delivering a paradigm shift in automated decision making at massive scales by fusing AI and Mathematical Optimization (MO), to deliver breakthroughs that neither field can achieve independently. The Institute is driven by societal challenges in energy, supply chains, sustainability, and chip design and manufacturing.
Moreover, to address the widening gap in job opportunities, the Institute delivers an innovative longitudinal education and workforce development program with an initial focus on historically black high schools and colleges in Georgia, as well as Hispanic-serving high-schools and colleges in California. The Institute is also developing internship programs with national laboratories and industrial partners, and is building a strong, welcoming, and inclusive community where social mobility opportunities and the societal impact of AI technologies will be highlighted.
This short document summarizes the activities of AI4OPT.
AI4OPT is located on the 12th floor of the CODA building in Tech Square, Midtown Atlanta. CODA, a mixed-use development, offers an ideal environment for our AI research and optimization endeavors. With its expansive 770,000 square feet space, including 645,000 square feet of office space and a substantial 80,000 square feet dedicated to high-performance computing and data centers, CODA provides the perfect infrastructure to support our AI4OPT initiatives. Additionally, the inclusion of 30,000 square feet of street-level retail space and a generous 20,000-square-foot outdoor living room creates a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere that complements our work. This location further enhances our position within this exceptional facility, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary partnerships with ease.
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