Rice Ken Kennedy Institute

The Ken Kennedy Institute fosters world-class foundational research in AI and Computing and enables their transformative use across diverse disciplines to solve global challenges, adhering to the highest ethical principles and positioning Rice University at the forefront of Responsible AI.

The institute—formerly known as CITI—was founded in 1986, and today brings together over 250 faculty and senior research members spanning multiple departments and schools to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The institute also organizes key events such as the AI in Health Conference and the Energy HPC & AI Conference. By supporting research and responsible AI development, the Ken Kennedy Institute aims to create a positive societal impact and advance Rice's leadership in the field.