North Carolina Central University Establishes First AI Research Institute at an HBCU

By Aaron Mok · IEEE Spectrum · 2026-07-29

IEEE Spectrum reports that Siobahn Day Grady has launched the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research to address systemic funding gaps in technical education. Operating at North Carolina Central University, the initiative utilizes a $1 million Google.org grant

IEEE Spectrum reports that Siobahn Day Grady has launched the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research to address systemic funding gaps in technical education. Operating at North Carolina Central University, the initiative utilizes a $1 million Google.org grant