Keck Data Science Institute

In 2021, Pepperdine University was awarded a $10 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to strengthen research and teaching methods in the field of Data Science & AI. As a result, The Keck Institute for Data Science was created with the mission to establish an interdisciplinary, collaborative research environment for educating students about capability in the field of Data Science & AI.

The institute provides a continuously evolving learning experience in touch with the latest advances and aligned with Christian values, giving students the breadth and depth of knowledge to grow the technology and contribute to the betterment of society.

Past Events

Annual Human-Centered AI Conferences

By bringing together different perspectives related to AI, including robotics, neuroscience, and ethics, we aim at sparking new mindful advancements related to AI research, education, policy, and practice to improve the human condition. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionalizing our life and could play a fundamental role to build a better future for all of humanity.