AIM is a research lab in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University (SCU) . Our students explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the intersection of language and vision, developing novel multimodal models, tasks, and datasets.

Our aim is to advance equitable AI across diverse demographics, spanning income levels, languages, cultures, age groups, and gender. We emphasize inclusive, responsible, and human-centered approaches that address real-world challenges.

Update: We will not be recruiting students for Winter–Spring 2026. Prospective graduate students can explore the MS in AI at SCU. 🌹

To extend impact beyond the lab, we collaborate closely with partners such as the Miller Center for Global Impact and the Frugal Innovation Hub .

We co-organize the NLP for Positive Impact Workshop (NLP4PI) , fostering research that connects technical innovation with societal benefit.

We also co-host ACL Mentorship, a global initiative featuring panel sessions with AI researchers from academia and industry. Watch the recordings or join live as a mentee or mentor. Open to everyone, with a strong focus on underrepresented communities.

Learn more about the CSE PhD program at Santa Clara University.

Ultimately, research is for people and can enable demographic-aware technologies that make a lasting positive impact on society.