About AIM Lab
AIM is a research lab in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University (SCU) . We build AI at the intersection of language and vision—developing 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.
Explore our open-source models and datasets:
To extend impact beyond the lab, we collaborate closely with partners such as the Miller Center for Global Impact, Markkulla Center for Applied Ethics, and the Frugal Innovation Hub.
We co-organize the NLP for Positive Impact Workshop (NLP4PI), connecting research 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 and join live as a mentee or mentor. Open to everyone, especially the underrepresented communities.
Learn more about the CSE PhD program at SCU.
Update: We will not be recruiting students for Winter–Spring 2026. Prospective graduate students can explore the MS in AI at SCU. 🌹
Ultimately, research is for people and can enable demographic-aware technologies that make a lasting positive impact on society.
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Why AI is WEIRD
