Faculty Chosen for CAA’s AI Technologies Champion Network, Inaugural Award

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Two faculty members from N.C. A&T, Chyi-lyi “Kathleen” Liang and Yimesker Yihun, have been selected for the CAA Academic Alliance’s AI Technologies Champion Network.
Yimesker Yihun received the inaugural AI Technologies Network Award for his significant contributions to AI research and education, specifically in human-centered AI across different fields.
Both members represent N.C. A&T among 22 selected from nearly 400 applicants from 13 institutions, showcasing the university’s role in AI innovation.
The AI Technologies Champion Network, launched in 2025, aims to build cohesive, ethical, and scalable approaches to AI adoption in higher education through collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.
The selected faculty members will participate in S2EARCH26, an event held in June at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, to offer their expertise and insights to advance AI technologies in education.

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