Rutgers Event Explores AI Research and Impact on New Jersey Industry and Education
December 9, 2025
A Rutgers University event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and public officials to explore the potential for AI research collaborations to strengthen the state economy and academic life.
The New Horizons AI and Data Science Symposium, held at Rutgers–Newark, featured remarks from U.S. Senator Andy Kim, who shared his hopes for New Jersey's tech future, as well as panel discussions and presentations from Google, Pocstock AI, Amazon, and the New Jersey Big Data Alliance. It was part of Rutgers ROADMAPS for Collective Academic Excellence initiative, in which university faculty and students work together across campuses, disciplines, and units. The seminar was initiated, conceived, and supported jointly by the Chancellors and by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
“It’s clear why Rutgers is seen as a leader in the technologies that are transforming our present and will define our future,’’ said Kim.
He described his vision for an “Einstein corridor” in New Jersey, which will build upon the state's legacy of invention and industry creation. “That history, from Alexander Hamilton to Einstein to the students studying here today, provides us the roadmap for the work we need to do to shape the moment of change we are in,’’ said Kim. “We must build a new strategic and interconnected innovation ecosystem across our state. It will be a complex ecosystem that will build upon colleges, universities, and existing business communities.”
“It will bring in venture capital in a way we haven’t seen before, create a true start-up and entrepreneurship environment, generate and advance manufacturing, modernize our ports and transit, and attract and retain talent from all over the world,’’ he said. “It will provide a blueprint for the future of our state to maximize our potential. It starts right here with the work you’re doing with AI and data science.’’