https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/features-articles/2025/12/09/hail-colaresi-director

• Unify and strengthen existing AI- and data science-related activities across Pitt’s academic mission. • Convene and connect researchers, practitioners, and academic units to support responsible, innovative applications of AI.

Groups:

• AIG5
• Academic leadership team (ALT)
• Strategic foundation and relations training (Committees)

Lots of disconnected node and we are here to connect them and do new things - scales out cool stuff

Project - faculty, dean Office connection

measure meeting and contributions and products that come out

Objective - Demonstrate - mission for the project, socializing digital leadership (faculty) - mission for the project -

Network

NETWORK: Cultivating and Connecting the Ecosystem and Scaling Innovations

• Build and maintain a visible, searchable network of faculty, students, labs, and external partners engaged in AI and data science across Pitt and the region.
• Develop pathways for individuals to engage with and scale their efforts into sustained programs, courses, or funded initiatives.