AI @ Old Dominion

ODU and Google Public Sector launched MonarchSphere, an AI incubator powered by Google Cloud aimed at advancing research and student success, signaling a new era of AI-driven university innovation with strategic partnerships.

• PR Newswire: Old Dominion University and Google Public Sector Launch AI Incubator to Advance Research and Drive Student Success
• Her Campus: Artificial Intelligence, Real Problems
• WAVY.com: Old Dominion University launches first-of-its-kind AI incubator with Google Cloud
• Google Cloud Press Corner: Old Dominion University and Google Public Sector Launch AI Incubator
• Constellation Research: Old Dominion, Google Public Sector create AI incubator

Academic research articles emphasize ODU's focus on AI and machine learning in specialized areas such as nanomedicine, while faculty recruitment in data science reflects ongoing investment in AI talent.

• PubMed: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Nanomedicine Product Development
• DiverseJobs: Data Science Faculty of Data-Driven AI in Special Education - Tenure Track

ODU expanded its AI framework with the Future Ready AI initiative and continued promoting MonarchMind chatbot as a flagship AI product on campus, garnering attention from technology media.

• Old Dominion University: Future Ready AI by ODU-DTT
• Yahoo: Old Dominion University creates its own exclusive chatbot
• WAVY.com: Old Dominion University creates its own exclusive chatbot

ODU launched MonarchMind, a university-hosted generative AI chatbot platform for faculty and staff, marking a major milestone in on-campus AI adoption; several articles describe this new AI-powered interface and its role in higher education administration.

• Old Dominion University: Future-Ready Faculty and Staff Embrace Innovation with AI-Driven MonarchMind Launch
• Mace & Crown: ODU Releases AI-Powered Platform for Faculty and Staff
• Volt: Higher ed administration gets AI boost
• GovTech: Old Dominion University Launches Enterprise Chatbot
• Transparency Coalition: Victory in Virginia: The Old Dominion approves two important AI bills
• Old Dominion University: Artificial Intelligence Toolkit Series

Reports highlighted Old Dominion's AI use cases focused on revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management as a key growth area.

• PitchGrade: Old Dominion: AI Use Cases 2024

ODU promoted ethical and guided use of generative AI tools for students, encouraging exploration while emphasizing responsible AI adoption in education.

• Eastern Virginia Medical School: Student Generative AI Usage Guidance

ODU's Batten College of Engineering and Technology actively contributed to AI research, especially in the medical space, highlighting initial academic AI engagements.

• WTKR: How ODU's Vision Lab is contributing to the future of artificial intelligence