Davis Institute for AI

Cultivating interdisciplinary AI innovation for good.

Developing human-centered approaches to AI scholarship, curricula, and entrepreneurship in the liberal arts.

Diverse group of individuals engaged in technology and learning activities, showcasing collaboration and innovation.

Overview

The Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence (DavisAI) at Colby is the first institute for artificial intelligence at a small liberal arts college. DavisAI facilitates interdisciplinary, human-centered scholarship and prepares students for a future where AI is transforming industries, careers, and modes of discovery, creativity, and scholarship. AI will continue to shape all our lives; DavisAI helps the Colby community become more informed and critical AI tool users and tool builders.

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Upcoming Programing

DavisAI Interdisciplinary Summer Bridges Program

This eight-week program (June 8 – July 31, 2026) hosted by Colby College’s Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship is specifically designed to bridge the gap between technical expertise and interdisciplinary innovation for students across all disciplines. Participants will explore the transformative power and inherent risks of AI, while driving innovation through multidisciplinary collaboration. The program will be split into two distinct 4-week phases.

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