University of New England center will advance AI-driven education
University of New England center will advance AI-driven education
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Publish Date: 2026-05-20 10:23:00
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- The University of New England is establishing a Center for Emerging Technologies aimed at integrating artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies into education, research, and university operations.
- The center seeks to widen experiential learning, industry partnerships, and applied research opportunities through its focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, environmental analytics, and automation.
- Abigail Flower has been appointed as the inaugural director of the center, bringing extensive experience in applied AI and machine learning from her previous roles at GlaxoSmithKline and the University of Virginia.
- The center will support curriculum integration, co-curricular learning, research initiatives, and partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits.
- Goals include providing internships, fellowships, innovation challenges, and facilitating collaboration across the university’s various academic departments.
- The center will coordinate ongoing AI and automation projects across the university, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shared learning.
- Dedicated spaces for the center will be established on both of UNE’s campuses, currently undergoing renovations.
- The center will collaborate with UNE’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and its Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
