December 16th.Wuhan UniversitySchool of Artificial IntelligenceIt was inaugurated today, with Prof. Zhang Pingwen, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and president of Wuhan University, as the first president.
In terms of discipline construction and scientific research, Wuhan University School of Artificial Intelligence, relying on the support of Wuhan University's advantageous disciplines and many key research institutions, focuses onMathematical Foundations and Data Science, Machine Learning and Intelligent Science, Intelligent Natural Science, Intelligent Social ScienceWe will strive to achieve breakthroughs in four major areas, including "AI + Science", "AI + Engineering", "AI + Medicine" and "AI + Humanities and Social Sciences". AI + Humanities and Social Sciences" and other cutting-edge fields.
For faculty development, the college has aDepartment of Artificial Intelligence Theory, Department of Artificial Intelligence Applications Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and Experimental Teaching CenterIn the future, we will intensify our efforts to attract and nurture top-notch talents to further enhance the level of our faculty.
Talent development.The college will enroll undergraduates in the "Artificial Intelligence" program starting in 2025.The university admits academic master's and doctoral students in the discipline of "Intelligent Science and Technology" and professional master's and doctoral students in the discipline of "Electronics and Information".
MilletWang Cai, General Manager of the Group's Wuhan region, said in his speech that he warmly congratulated the establishment of Wuhan University's Artificial Intelligence Institute, theHe expects Xiaomi to establish a closer partnership with the new college, and realize resource sharing and complementary advantages through the integration of industry and education., jointly promoting the research, development and application of artificial intelligence technology.
According to 1AI's previous report, on November 29 last year, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group and alumnus of Wuhan University's 1987 computer science department, donated 1.3 billion yuan to his alma mater. Lei Jun said that the donation mainly focuses on three directions: support for basic research in six disciplines: mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history and philosophy, support for scientific and technological innovation in the field of computer science, and support for the cultivation of college students.
On March 11 this year, Wuhan University announced that under the proposal and donation of Lei Jun Foundation, Xiaomi jointly set up the Department of Robotics to comply with the trend of the digital era and promote the deep integration of industry, academia and research.
Wuhan University on March 25 announced the opening of "Lei Jun class", the class in this year's college entrance examination to the country to recruit 30 undergraduates, equipped with optimal faculty, the implementation of small-class teaching, independent customization of the master's and doctoral degrees, can be 100% have the qualification of guaranteed graduate school, and at the same time set up a project special funds to support students to participate in foreign training, study tours, as well as the international and domestic academic conferences. The program has also set up special funds to support students to participate in foreign training, study tours and international and domestic academic conferences.
