Dean Garcia-Murillo Highlights College of IS&T's Role in Developing Nebraska's AI Workforce at Nebraska Data & AI Summit
- published: 2025/09/04
- contact: Yahya Shema - College of Information Science and Technology
- email: yshema@nebraska.edu
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- AI workforce development
- Nebraska artificial intelligence
- College of IS&T
On August 19th, the inaugural Nebraska Data & AI Summit was hosted in Omaha at the Nebraska State Office Building.
The Nebraska Data and AI Summit brought together public sector leaders and industry experts to explore "how data and artificial intelligence can transform public services, drive operational efficiency, and position the state as a national leader in technology."
The summit comprised a wide range of sessions, workshops, product demos, and panel discussions. "This Summit represents Nebraska's commitment to innovation, modernization, and data-driven decision-making," said Dr. Matt McCarville, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska. "I'm proud to support this important event and excited to help catalyze a future where data empowers every agency, every community, and every Nebraskan."
Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Lee D. Dean of the College of IS&T at UNO, was a panelist in the "Building Nebraska's Data & AI Workforce Pipeline" session. Dr. Garcia-Murillo emphasized how the College of IS&T is innovating to empower students with the skills and experiences they need to succeed, while continuing to prepare a future-ready workforce that meets the state's demand for engineering & technology talent.
UNO is the first and only university in Nebraska to offer a BS in Artificial Intelligence, and it is part of a select group of universities nationwide with this accredited undergraduate degree.
Dr. Garcia-Murillo highlighted other ongoing key initiatives at the College of IS&T. The initiatives she discussed on the panel were described as crucial in preparing students for the future and providing the public at large with resources that enable them to navigate the disruptive technological changes brought about by AI across all economic sectors
The Nebraska Data and AI Summit brought together public sector leaders and industry experts to explore "how data and artificial intelligence can transform public services, drive operational efficiency, and position the state as a national leader in technology."
The summit comprised a wide range of sessions, workshops, product demos, and panel discussions. "This Summit represents Nebraska's commitment to innovation, modernization, and data-driven decision-making," said Dr. Matt McCarville, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska. "I'm proud to support this important event and excited to help catalyze a future where data empowers every agency, every community, and every Nebraskan."
Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Lee D. Dean of the College of IS&T at UNO, was a panelist in the "Building Nebraska's Data & AI Workforce Pipeline" session. Dr. Garcia-Murillo emphasized how the College of IS&T is innovating to empower students with the skills and experiences they need to succeed, while continuing to prepare a future-ready workforce that meets the state's demand for engineering & technology talent.
UNO is the first and only university in Nebraska to offer a BS in Artificial Intelligence, and it is part of a select group of universities nationwide with this accredited undergraduate degree.
Dr. Garcia-Murillo highlighted other ongoing key initiatives at the College of IS&T. The initiatives she discussed on the panel were described as crucial in preparing students for the future and providing the public at large with resources that enable them to navigate the disruptive technological changes brought about by AI across all economic sectors