Ken Kennedy Institute

The Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University fosters world-class foundational and use-inspired research in AI and Computing and enables its transformative use across diverse disciplines to solve global challenges, driven by the highest ethical principles. We aim to position Rice at the forefront of Responsible AI with an emphasis on health, urban communities, and resilient futures.

As the Institute celebrates forty years in 2026, we invite you to consider a contribution that champions our efforts to position Rice at the forefront of AI and Computing. Your generosity fuels our impact—enabling our mission to serve society by advancing responsible AI initiatives, driving novel interdisciplinary research that transcends traditional boundaries, and championing partnerships that support Rice’s faculty and students. If you have questions about giving, please contact the Ken Kennedy Institute at kenkennedy@rice.edu or 713-348-5823.