Research

The Data, AI, and Computing (DAC) Initiative advances research that combines foundational AI and computing innovations with interdisciplinary, ethically grounded applications across science, society, and health to to support high-impact research and real-world innovation.

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Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis (C-CAS)

Using quantitative, data-driven approaches to make synthetic chemistry more predictable.

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Data Inference Analytics and Learning (DIAL) Lab

Data science for the common good.

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Labs in Residence

The Labs in Residence within DAC Initiative bring together interdisciplinary teams advancing artificial intelligence, data science, and computing through research that spans trustworthy AI systems, human-centered design, and cutting-edge scientific discovery.

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Research Fellowships

The Data, AI, and Computing Initiative supports several opportunities for graduate and postgraduate research.

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Working Groups

In 2026, the Data, AI, and Computing (DAC) Initiative funded 19 faculty-led, interdisciplinary working groups to identify promising directions for future research, recruitment, team science, and translational impact in data, AI, and computing.