{"id":2221,"date":"2025-10-16T09:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:48:59","slug":"suny-poly-builds-ai-partnerships-during-trip-to-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/suny-poly-builds-ai-partnerships-during-trip-to-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"SUNY Poly Builds AI Partnerships During Trip to Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>This past March, a delegation from SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), led by President Dr. Wole Soboyejo, traveled to Ghana to strengthen international academic and research partnerships with local universities, as part of SUNY Poly\u2019s bold \u201cAI for All\u201d initiative. The delegation included Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Tabiri Asumadu, AIX Center Co-Directors Dr. William Thistleton and Dr. Steven Schneider, International Admissions Counselor Willjavian Dawson, and Director of International Student Services Kevyn Hill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The group visited four universities\u2014Academic City University, the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and Sunyani Technical University\u2014engaging in a week of conversations around research collaboration, joint teaching, and cross-cultural academic exchange. The visit represents a key milestone in envisioning SUNY Poly\u2019s \u201cAI for All\u201d effort, a campus-wide initiative to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and inclusive across disciplines and communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2223\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2223\" style=\"width: 1024px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-37-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SUNY Poly delegation meeting with a university in Ghana.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-37-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-37-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-37-1-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the SUNY Poly team discussing potential collaborative opportunities with universities in Ghana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cThese collaborations create powerful pathways for our students and faculty while contributing to a more equitable, connected world,\u201d said Dr. Soboyejo. \u201cOur shared commitment to innovation and inclusive AI opens doors for truly global impact.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. William Thistleton described the reception as enthusiastic and promising. \u201cWe were very warmly received. Faculty were engaged and students showed a deep curiosity about AI and how it might shape their careers. The four universities will be terrific academic partners for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thistleton also outlined several post-trip academic plans already underway, including the co-development of AI courses with Ghanaian faculty, the pursuit of funding to host a multi-university conference\u2014potentially focused on AI in materials science\u2014and the creation of programs enabling high school students in Ghana to conduct research with university mentors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2222\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2222\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-130-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Thistleton wearing a gray blazer and stripped button up talks about the work of SUNY Poly's AIX Research Center.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-130-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-130-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-130-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Thistleton discusses the work of SUNY Poly&#8217;s Artificial Intelligence Exploration Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. Steven Schneider emphasized the scale and energy of the visit, highlighting the depth of engagement at KNUST, with over 100,000 students and a strong focus on science and technology. At KNUST, SUNY Poly visited the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) and the Innovation Centre, hubs for collaborative AI research. \u201cVisiting their labs made clear the common ground we share: having researchers and students developing projects using AI that have positive impact on people\u2019s lives today,\u201d said Schneider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2224\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2224\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-96-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Schneider with a group of students from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-96-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-96-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1C-96-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Steven Schneider (center) with members of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dawson added a student-centered dimension to the trip, meeting prospective students, giving presentations, and connecting with more than a dozen international recruiting agents. \u201cIt was a valuable opportunity to introduce SUNY Poly to students across Ghana and to build relationships that will support international enrollment and exchange,\u201d said Dawson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2226\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2226\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0608-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SUNY Poly's Willjavian Dawson (left) while the team was at Sunyani Technical University.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0608-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0608-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SUNY Poly&#8217;s Willjavian Dawson (left) while the team was at Sunyani Technical University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The momentum has continued since the team returned to New York. Faculty from SUNY Poly and its Ghanaian partner institutions have been meeting regularly to advance joint projects. Ghanaian and Liberian collaborators have joined SUNY Poly\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikiversity.org\/wiki\/AIXworkbench\"><strong>AIX Workbench working groups<\/strong><\/a>, contributing to the development of a shared syllabus for \u201cAI for All\u201d. In addition, new opportunities are being developed to support AI skills training and project development for Ghanaian undergraduate students, beginning this fall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This successful trip demonstrates SUNY Poly\u2019s commitment to forging inclusive, globally-connected pathways in AI education and research. As the \u201cAI for All\u201d initiative expands, these international partnerships will play a vital role in ensuring that AI innovation reflects and serves the full diversity of the global community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2225\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2225\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-237-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"President Soboyejo speaking\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/I1-237-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SUNY Poly President Wole Soboyejo gave a series of talks during the Ghana visit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_2233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2233\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" src=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0826-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SUNY's Dr. Tabiri Asumadu (right) and Kevyn Hill talking at Sunyani Technical University.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0826-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0826-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_0826-1-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SUNY&#8217;s Dr. Tabiri Asumadu (right) and Kevyn Hill talking at Sunyani Technical University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This past March, a delegation from SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), led by President Dr. Wole Soboyejo, traveled to Ghana to strengthen international academic and research partnerships with local universities, as part of SUNY Poly\u2019s bold \u201cAI for All\u201d initiative. The delegation included Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Tabiri Asumadu, AIX Center Co-Directors Dr. William Thistleton and &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/suny-poly-builds-ai-partnerships-during-trip-to-ghana\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;SUNY Poly Builds AI Partnerships During Trip to Ghana&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":2223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SUNY Poly Builds AI Partnerships During Trip to Ghana - Stories<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/stories\/suny-poly-builds-ai-partnerships-during-trip-to-ghana\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SUNY Poly Builds AI Partnerships During Trip to Ghana - Stories\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This past March, a delegation from SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), led by President Dr. Wole Soboyejo, traveled to Ghana to strengthen international academic and research partnerships with local universities, as part of SUNY Poly\u2019s bold \u201cAI for All\u201d initiative. 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