UW News
Amy Orsborn
September 28, 2021
New NSF-funded institute to harness AI for accelerated discoveries in physics, astronomy and neuroscience
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On Sept. 28, the National Science Foundation announced $15 million, five-year grant to integrate AI tools into the scientific research and discovery process. The award will fund the Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery Institute — or A3D3 Institute — a partnership of nine universities, led by the University of Washington.