Missouri S&T – News and Events – Missouri leaders look to S&T as state prepares for AI, data center growth
Publish Date: 2026-06-18 18:17:00
Source Domain: news.mst.edu
- Gov. Mike Kehoe convened a gathering at Missouri University of Science and Technology to discuss Missouri’s future in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers.
- Kehoe emphasized that AI is present and questioned whether the state is prepared to influence its evolution.
- The Governor’s Forum included a panel titled “Building Missouri’s AI Talent Pipeline” with participants like Dr. Mo Dehghani, chancellor of Missouri S&T, the theme focusing on creating an AI-informed workforce.
- Dr. Dehghani highlighted the importance of collaboration between the institution and industry to develop AI-literate engineers and scientists.
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) stands out for its expertise and programs in AI, engineering, and infrastructure, alongside its efforts in workforce development and research.
