About
Pioneering AI and Earth Systems Science
The vision of NSF AI2ES is to create trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods for Earth system (ES) and environmental science users that will revolutionize our understanding and prediction of high-impact atmospheric and ocean science phenomena and create new educational pathways to strengthen the AI and environmental science workforce.
NSF Investment
Launched in 2020, the NSF-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program consists of 27 AI institutes that connect over 500 funded and collaborative institutions across the U.S. and around the world.
The AI institutes focus on different aspects of AI research critical importance to U.S. competitiveness, food security, public safety, education, ethics, and myriad other targets. The institutes collaborate with industry and government to advance the frontiers of AI as well as a range of science and engineering disciplines and societal sectors that stand to benefit from AI innovation.
NSF AI2ES is an inaugural NSF AI Institute.
“Recognizing the critical role of AI, NSF is investing in collaborative research and education hubs, such as [NSF AI2ES], anchored at the University of Oklahoma, which will bring together academia, industry and government to unearth profound discoveries and develop new capabilities advancing American competitiveness for decades to come,” said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan.
Advancing AI Career Opportunities
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Partners
Generating impact across our academic, industrial, and governmental partners.
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Students Mentored
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Peer Reviewed Publications
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Innovative Solutions for a Better Future
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Amy McGovern
Principal Investigator and Director
University of Oklahoma
Chris Thorncroft
Co-Principal Investigator
University of Albany SUNY
Imme Ebert-Uphoff
Co-Principal Investigator
Colorado State University
Ruoying “Roy” He
Co-Principal Investigator
North Carolina State University
Philippe Tissot
Co-Principal Investigator
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Meet our Team
Introducing our amazing leadership, researchers, and students leading the way in AI for Earth System Science.
Pioneering AI and Ocean Science
Hear what our students and alumni have to say about NSF AI2ES.
“[NSF] AI2ES gave me the skills to transition smoothly into industry where I get to leverage my new expertise in AI with the new and exciting frontier of weather forecasting with AI.”
Randy Chase
Postdoctoral Alumnus
“[NSF] AI2ES’ inclusive atmosphere and commitment to interdisciplinary research creates many opportunities for collaboration that cannot exist elsewhere. During my time at [NSF] AI2ES I have been exposed to a greater variety of perspectives and ideas than I have experienced in any other research group. This variety is the fuel for the the innovation I push for with my research.”
Jay Rothenberger
Graduate Student
“The communication and technical skills I learned while working for [NSF] AI2ES helped me collaborate with researchers from a wide array of expertise…”
Charlotte Cabrera
Undergraduate Alumnus