Artificial Intelligence at UW-Stout

Driving innovation in AI through applied research and real-world solutions.
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Leading AI Innovation.



As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, we don’t just teach AI, we apply it, innovate with it, and shape its future. Our commitment to hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and advanced research ensures our students, faculty, and industry partners are driving AI advancements, not just keeping up.


AI at UW-Stout: Our Leadership & Impact

  • Wisconsin's Polytechnic AI Leader - Applied learning, research, and workforce development
     
  • AI in Education & Research - Faculty innovation, AI Fellow, and AI-integrated curriculum
     
  • Industry Collaboration - Partnerships with businesses to integrate AI solutions
     
  • AI for the Public - Campus initiatives, community education, and responsible AI adoption 


Academic Pathways in AI

Leadership in artificial intelligence at UW-Stout is a collaborative effort achieved through a foundation of campus support and a shared mission to innovate, integrate, and lead. In our B.S. in Automation Leadership program students gain real-world AI expertise that directly translates to careers in high-demand industries. Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Concentration, prepares our students to integrate AI technologies and drive innovation in an increasingly in-demand skill across industries. 

Our AI Fellows are breaking new ground in research and industry applications, while our AI Integration Technologist works across campus to ensure AI is embedded into learning, operations, and innovation. The AI Innovation Committee sets the direction for AI integration, governance, ethics, and literacy, positioning UW-Stout as a thought leader in AI policy and responsible AI adoption.

B.S. Automation Leadership

Our B.S. Automation Leadership is your gateway to a high-tech career as a leader in automation, digital transformation, or other Industry 4.0 frontiers.
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B.S. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Concentration

Enhance your B.S. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science degree with a concentration in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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AI Fellows & Campus Innovation

Our AI Fellows are breaking new ground in research and industry applications, while our AI Integration Technologist works across campus to ensure AI is embedded into learning, operations, and innovation. The AI Innovation Committee sets the direction for AI integration, governance, ethics, and literacy, positioning UW-Stout as a thought leader in AI policy and responsible AI adoption.

UW-Stout AI Fellows

Seth Dutter

Professor / Program Director

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Amitava Karmaker

Professor

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Nagesh Shinde

Professor

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Kerry Peterson

Professor

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Anne Schmitz

Associate Professor / Department Chair

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Abhishek Verma

Assistant Professor

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Yuan Xing

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Brett DeJager

Assistant Professor

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Keith Wojciechowski

Professor / Program Director

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Fatma Nur Karaman Kabadurmus

Assistant Professor

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AI Integration Technologist

Emily Laird

AI Integration Technologist / Lecturer

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AI Innovation Committee

Heidi Catlin

Director of Learning Technology Services, Training and Communication

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Keith Wojciechowski

Professor / Program Director

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Emily Laird

AI Integration Technologist / Lecturer

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Beth Hein

Executive Director of Educational Pathways and Outreach

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Dr. Brett DeJager

Assistant Professor

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Cally Henderson

Training and Development Coordinator

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Dr. Alexander Bozzo

Assistant Professor / Director / Advisor

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Emily Stubbe

Digital Marketing Manager / Lecturer

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Roxanne Backowski

Library Director

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Nathan Kirkman

Assistant Dean

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AI Innovation & Industry Partnerships

Our leadership in AI goes far beyond the classroom. The Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) and Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Artificial Intelligence (CAM-AI) drive AI integration, partnering with industry to advance innovation and enhance competitive advantage.

Manufacturing Outreach Center

UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center helps Northwestern Wisconsin manufacturers thrive through positive growth and sustainable profit.
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Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Artificial Intelligence

UW-Stout's CAM-AI center offers applied academic expertise to the manufacturing world.
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Building an AI Community

UW-Stout AI Club

We’re also building an AI-powered community. From the AI Club supporting student-led exploration to our Weekly AI Meetups that connect students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders, UW-Stout is creating a hub for AI collaboration, literacy, and industry support. 

Whether through research, workforce development, or real-world problem-solving, UW-Stout is leading the way in AI innovation.


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