Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
Institutions in New Mexico have come together to form the New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Consortium. This initiative aims to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning development across the state. The consortium includes Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, The University of New Mexico (UNM), New Mexico State University (NMSU), New Mexico Institute for Mining and Technology (NM Tech), Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), and the New Mexico Consortium.
"This collaboration between the laboratories and universities of New Mexico will strengthen our ability to harness the potential of artificial intelligence for solving our most important challenges in science and security, and provides exciting opportunities for building teams across a broad span of disciplines," stated Jason Pruet from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Each member institution brings its strengths to this partnership. Sandia National Labs offers expertise in AI security, reliability, scientific machine learning, and co-design of AI software and hardware. Los Alamos National Lab contributes with high-performance computing resources necessary for developing AI capabilities.
Jen Gaudioso from Sandia National Laboratories said, “By uniting New Mexico's premier research institutions, we're creating an ecosystem that will accelerate breakthroughs in AI while ensuring these technologies are robust, secure, and beneficial to society.”
The consortium also plans to offer educational programs and training initiatives throughout the state. Melanie Moses from UNM emphasized that "AI will have a tremendous impact on research and education around the world," highlighting the consortium's role in educating residents about AI technology.
In addition to fostering academic growth, CNM’s certificate program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning aims to engage students early in their studies. Enrico Pontelli from NMSU expressed excitement about joining forces with other institutions: “The collective talent has the potential of placing New Mexico on the national map as a leader in AI."
Through collaboration with industry partners, the consortium seeks to support AI-based startups and contribute to job creation within the state.
Further details can be found on their website.
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