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The Institute, established in 1987, is dedicated to solving critical global challenges with collaborative approaches that focus on innovations in artificial intelligence, data, and computing. The Ken Kennedy Institute is the virtual home of over two hundred faculty members and senior researchers at Rice University spanning computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, architecture, and music. We develop academic, industry, and community partnerships in the computational sciences. We are continually seeking out new opportunities for collaboration and research, email us today to learn more at kenkennedy@rice.edu.

Houston is one of the greatest cities in the world. The economy is strong, the culture is diverse, and the quality of life is spectacular. It all combines to make this the perfect place to do business. From energy to health care and aerospace to information technology, the Houston region offers a strong infrastructure to support these growing industries plus a thriving innovation landscape to launch the next generation of companies. Add in a highly trained and skilled workforce and you have the makings of one of the nation's strongest economies.

We are inspired to:

• Drive innovation that makes the world safer, builds healthy and vibrant communities, and increases productivity.
• Harness our reach around the globe to better society, business, and the planet.
• Push ourselves and our industry peers to be more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable.

We have big ambitions, and a growing sense of urgency to work with others and address world challenges no one can tackle alone.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce creates, enhances and promotes the thriving economic environment in which we work and live. As a major contributor to the economic prosperity, our community's vitality the tourism market, we are committed to maintaining and improving the excellence and quality of life we enjoy. Our chamber programs and initiatives will connect you with boundless and exceptional opportunities.

We at IntelliTide, are proud of our heritage in providing intelligent, scalable and cutting-edge analytics, data management and digital transformation solutions to our clients across a diverse range of businesses. Our solutions have led to effective business models which have been pivotal to our clients and their respective businesses.

At The PepsiCo Foundation—our company’s philanthropic arm—we believe that thriving communities can change the world. That’s why our Foundation has been investing in social impact since 1962, focusing on supporting the essential elements of a sustainable food system—helping to alleviate hunger, manage water and waste responsibly and support women to drive economic growth and food security.

Byte Link Systems values quality, dependability, honesty and genuine commitment to customer needs. It's these qualities that set us apart from others in our field and make us an excellent business partner. We are committed to keeping up with the constant changes in technology, as well as the changing demands and trends of the industries we serve. This expertise allows us to offer clients innovative solutions and position them for success in the competitive market place.

Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

The University of Houston-Downtown offers an evening and weekend Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI). This is an application-oriented program that combines theoretical knowledge of AI with hands-on training in AI-specific applications through programming languages such as Python and open-source libraries such as TensorFlow. It is a 30 credit-hour graduate program, in which students study 19 hours of foundational courses with topics in knowledge representation and reasoning, machine learning, deep learning, and cognitive systems. Students also take 9 hours of interdisciplinary application courses such as computer vision, robotics, engineering of AI systems, AI in biomedical, and AI in business intelligence. ​

LSAMP is a highly involved leadership and academic enhancement program both on and off campus. Scholars are encouraged to attend as many enriching, scholarly activities and opportunities as possible.