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Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate

Equips professionals with essential AI skills tailored for business needs. 
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Data Analytics M.S.

A joint program by the Departments of CS and Mathematics, prepares students for data analytics careers or entry to a Ph.D. program.
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Data Analytics Graduate Certificate

Designed for Computer Science students who would like to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required for data science professionals to boost their marketability.
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Communication B.A.

Provides students with a general background in communication theory and technology with an opportunity to engage in studying a specific area of communication.
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Applied Business Analytics B.S.

Specialize in an area of applied business analytics that is relevant in public, for-profit, or non-profit organizations that require the skills of business analytics.

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  • MIS 471: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Discover how the AI Steering Committee is shaping the future of AI at UIS with our latest report. Learn about our strategic initiatives, policy developments, and how we're leading the charge in responsible and innovative AI integration across the university.

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Jul 07, 2025
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) Integrating Physics and Machine Learning: A Synergistic Approach to Artificial Intelligence Education
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) Integrating Physics and Machine Learning: A Synergistic Approach to Artificial Intelligence Education PINN…
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Apr 08, 2025
Dr. Hei-Chi Chan explores AI's role in shaping our future
This story was reported by NPR Illinois on April 8, 2025. "AI is at the forefront and is making its way into our everyday lives. During the March 2025…
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Apr 04, 2025
UIS hosts “Day of AI” for regional high school students
The University of Illinois Springfield hosted the “Day of AI” on Friday, April 4, a half-day event designed to introduce regional high school students to…
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Apr 02, 2025
UIS awards Schewe Professorship to Yanhui Guo for AI research in education
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the recipient of the Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl…
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Feb 24, 2025
AI at UIS Newsletter - February 2025
News Articles DeepSeek: The Chinese AI app that has the world talkingai.txt a new way for websites to set permissions for AI Teaching and Learning with…
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Jan 02, 2025
AI at UIS Newsletter - January 2025
GenAI Case Studies Library We're building a Generative AI Case Studies Library and need your help! By sharing your use case examples, you can contribute to…
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Oct 25, 2024
Study by UIS finance professors examines ChatGPT’s ability to provide financial advice
A recent study conducted by finance professors at the University of Illinois Springfield explores the accuracy and reliability of financial advice provided by…
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Oct 21, 2024
AI at UIS Newsletter - October 2024
Upcoming AI Events October 30, 2024: Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid, Dr. Mairéad Pratschke, Professor and Chair in Digital Education at…
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Can AI help teach disciplinary research skills?
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In this event, led by Professor Hypatia Bolivar, participants will learn about an activity that asks students in a research methods course in…