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Southern Illinois University Carbondale has named Gregory D. DeYong as the new director of its Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He will focus on expanding AI research, outreach, and faculty collaborations starting immediately. The center aims to strengthen its role in advancing technology and education in the region. This matters because it will help local businesses and students access cutting-edge AI tools and expertise.
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Gregory D. DeYong has been named the new director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He plans to expand the center's mission by furthering its AI footprint, alongside outreach and faculty and research collaborations.
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