Source: The Source - Washington University in St. Louis

The Source, the newsroom for Washington University in St. Louis, reports on the "AI for Research" summer program, where undergraduate students collaborated with faculty to develop artificial intelligence tools aimed at accelerating academic research. The program, which is part of the university’s commitment to digital transformation, paired students with eight different research projects across various disciplines, including law, medicine, and social work. The initiative was designed to provide students with hands-on AI experience while offering faculty innovative solutions to complex research challenges.

One of the key projects involved working with the School of Law to create a tool capable of analyzing and summarizing extensive legal documents, significantly reducing the time required for legal review. Another project focused on developing an AI model to analyze social media data for public health trends. According to author Shawn Ballard, the program not only advanced faculty research but also equipped students with valuable skills in a high-demand field. The success of the program highlights the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in leveraging AI for academic and societal benefit.