ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.UNIVERSITIES
Explore what each campus contributes, then find a study program, teaching resource, business workshop, or research contact that fits your needs.
Profiles and programs reviewed ; selected updates . Selected examples, not an exhaustive inventory.
AMES
Agriculture, engineering, and scientific discovery
Digital models of plants and fields support research into crop improvement and production.
A university-led team is exploring computational approaches to materials for flexible electronics and biomedical devices.
IOWA CITY
Interdisciplinary research and clinical applications
On September 14, Iowa renamed its AI Support Team the Emerging Technologies Team; AI support remains part of its work.
IIAI supports AI and machine-learning research collaborations across university disciplines.
UI Health Care describes tools for note taking and chart review, with clinicians responsible for checking outputs.
CEDAR FALLS
Business, mathematics, and educator preparation
Faculty research areas include artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and computer science education.
UNI’s guidance explains tool selection, protection of university data, and responsibility for AI-generated work.
DES MOINES
Computing, humanities, and AI law
Students build AI systems in teams. Past projects include a generative-AI game and tools for exploring image generation.
Drake’s Panama partnership includes a 2+2 pathway ending in Des Moines, with the first cohort scheduled for August 2027. September 25 reporting adds recruitment and faculty-preparation details.
Compare the options below. University program pages provide admission requirements, tuition, and course details.
Drake University
Bachelor’s degree · On campusAn interdisciplinary major combining computing and machine learning with humanities, ethics, and the effects of AI on society. The B.S. adds science requirements.
Drake University
Undergraduate minor · 24 creditsA foundation in programming, AI concepts, digital ethics, and human–computer interaction or systems design.
University of Northern Iowa
Undergraduate majorAn AI emphasis within the Business Analytics major, combining programming, analytics, data governance, and responsible business use.
University of Northern Iowa
Undergraduate majorCalculus, linear algebra, programming, and machine learning for understanding how AI systems work.
University of Northern Iowa
Undergraduate certificateAimed at juniors and seniors across business majors. Three required courses and one elective cover practical AI use, ethics, and business applications; consult UNI for the course plan and eligibility.
University of Iowa
Undergraduate certificate · 18 creditsAn AI foundation course plus electives across disciplines. Eligible admitted students, including non-degree students, can pursue the certificate.
Iowa State University
Master’s degreeAdvanced study in AI and machine learning. Admission requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and the program’s other entry requirements.
University of Northern Iowa
Graduate certificate · Online · 12 creditsFour courses for educators applying AI in teaching. UNI describes a one-year program.
Drake University
Certificate for Drake J.D. studentsAn AI-focused course of study within the Drake J.D. curriculum. The law school’s certificate directory provides the current program overview.
Training for a team or practical guidance for the classroom.
University of Northern Iowa
Faculty development · Fall 2026UNI’s listed October 9 Google Gems and October 19 Cognitive Offloading and AI workshop dates have passed. Check the faculty schedule for later opportunities and participation details; no new session or recording is verified here.
University of Iowa
Campus events · Fall 2026The October 22 public talk and October 28 Lightning Talks dates have passed. Iowa lists a virtual “What Your Students Wish You Knew About AI” session for November 17 and an AI in Teaching and Learning Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union for January 29, 2027. Check individual listings for current times, eligibility and registration; calendar and event-detail times currently differ.
Iowa State University
Past scheduled workshop · October 5–6, 2026The library’s fall schedule listed sessions for October 5–6, 1–5 p.m. each day, using Python and Jupyter notebooks to explore generative models. Those dates have passed; consult the library for future offerings and preparation requirements.
Iowa State University
Custom team workshopHalf-day or full-day workshops on topics such as AI for executives, hands-on machine learning, and business processes. Timing and fees are arranged with TrAC.
University of Iowa
Public teaching guideIdeas for course planning, assignments, and student AI use. University-supported tools and consultation services are intended for the Iowa campus community.