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Institute for Applied AI

Hilbert College Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence

The Hilbert College Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence (IAAI) exists to help students, faculty, and staff understand, navigate, and thoughtfully engage with a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Rooted in Hilbert’s Franciscan tradition, the Institute approaches AI not simply as a technology to be used, but as a powerful force that must be guided by respect, compassion, service, and integrity.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, work, communicate, and serve others. The Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence provides curated resources, workshops, and real-world guidance that help students explore these changes with clarity and confidence. Its purpose is not only to prepare students for success in an AI-driven economy, but to challenge them to think critically about how technology affects people, communities, and the common good.

At its core, the Institute is about forming ethical leaders. By fostering both applied AI literacy and moral awareness, the Institute encourages students to use artificial intelligence responsibly and creatively in ways that serve others, protect human dignity, and contribute to a more humane world.

Pathways

  • Hilbert's Minor in AI Icon

    AI and Society Minor

    Our minor combines applied AI instruction with humanities-based ethical reasoning, helping students understand both technology and its impact on society.

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  • Hilbert's Micro-Credential in AI Icon

    Applied AI Micro-Credential

    Our Applied AI micro-credential is a six-week, two-hours-per-week program designed for working professionals. This non credit-bearing course provides a practical introduction for applying artificial intelligence in the workplace.

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Applied AI Micro-Credential

Advance Your Career with Practical AI Skills
Designed for working professionals, this six-week micro-credential delivers a clear, hands-on understanding of artificial intelligence without disrupting your schedule. With just two hours per week, you’ll learn how AI is shaping today’s workplaces and how to apply it confidently and responsibly in your field.

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The Institute is a shared space for learning, reflection, and collaboration. It supports the collective efforts of students, faculty, and staff to engage thoughtfully with artificial intelligence and its influence on education, work, and society. Grounded in Hilbert’s Franciscan values, the Institute invites faculty and staff to model ethical curiosity and guide students in using AI responsibly, creatively, and with care for others.

Together, we prepare students not just to adapt to the future of work, but to help shape it with conscience, courage, and a commitment to the common good.

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