Nonprofit science & technology research institute · 501(c)(3)
AI Research Corps (AIRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, GIS, data science, and public-sector innovation. We design low-barrier, high-impact programs in mentorship, policy, innovation, and open data so learners and professionals can explore, experiment, and grow.
Our work is organized around four connected programs. The initial pilot for the Mentor & Speaker Series is planned for Jan–Jun 2026.
Structured interviews with professional leaders and innovators across AI, GIS, data science, and public-sector innovation. Each guest is asked a common core set of questions so their stories can be compared and re-used for teaching.
Focused on policy research, public comment, and consortium-building around responsible and inclusive AI adoption. Students and volunteers contribute to research sprints, comment letters, and practical guidance.
Coding projects, pilots, hackathons, and student challenges that use real-world datasets and open tools. This is where we prototype ideas, test pilots, and share open-source examples.
A curated collection of large, well-documented datasets made available for learners, professionals, and researchers. Designed to support coursework, independent research, and portfolio-building.
AIRC hosts interactive tools and examples built with open data. These are implemented using Streamlit and related open-source libraries.
Browse and filter large datasets curated by AIRC. Designed for students and practitioners who want to explore data without needing to install anything locally.
Launch Streamlit app (coming soon)Prototype tools showcasing geospatial analytics, AI-assisted workflows, and civic-tech use cases. Ideal for workshops, hackathons, and student projects.
View demo gallery (coming soon)All long-form content is published using MyST (Markedly Structured Text) to keep reports, briefs, and event notes consistent and easy to reuse.
Short, accessible explainers and public comments on AI, data governance, and related topics. Written to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
View policy library (coming soon)Walkthroughs of pilots, methods, and technical experiments, including GIS, data science, and AI workflows that can be replicated by others.
Explore methods & reports (coming soon)Summaries of Mentor Sessions, Speaker Series events, and special programs such as GIS Day at Cabrillo National Monument with Ecologik.
Browse event summaries (coming soon)Planning is underway for our second GIS Day in collaboration with Ecologik. This year’s event will be hosted online, tentatively on a Sunday in mid-to-late November (e.g., 11/16 or 11/23).
The event will feature live talks, student and volunteer projects, and demonstrations of open tools for geospatial and AI-driven analysis.
AIRC is powered by a small board, a growing network of volunteers, and mentors who contribute their time and expertise.
Founder & Executive Director
Leads AIRC’s programs at the intersection of AI, GIS, and public-sector innovation, with a focus on practical, community-centered applications.
Volunteer role
A small team of volunteers coordinating the Mentor & Speaker Series pilot (Jan–Jun 2026). Each coordinator recruits subject-matter experts and conducts structured interviews for publication.
Help coordinate AIRC’s Mentor Sessions & Speaker Series — from inviting speakers, to scheduling virtual sessions, to sharing recordings on our website and social media channels.
To learn more, express interest, or propose a new collaboration (policy, innovation, open data, or events), please email: info@airesearchcorps.org