Loyola Joins National $298K NSF Project to Expand AI Education

Loyola University Chicago is joining a new national effort to make artificial intelligence (AI) education more accessible—especially at schools with smaller computing programs. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $298,882 to the University of Wyoming for the project, with Loyola, the College of Charleston, and the Computing Research Association as key partners.

The goal is to help more teachers bring AI into the classroom by offering support, sharing resources, and building a strong community of educators. Loyola’s Dr. George Thiruvathukal is a co-leader on the project, which will include virtual roundtables and an in-person workshop to discuss challenges and share ideas.

The project is part of the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, which helps schools with limited tech resources get access to powerful AI tools.

Interested in AI or cybersecurity? This is a great example of how Loyola students and faculty are helping shape the future of tech education.

Learn more about the award here:
🔗 NSF Award #2515526 – NAIRR Pilot Expansion