Rutgers Rail AI Academy - Level 1: Trustworthy AI for Rail and Transit – Concepts and Fundamentals

Description:
The Rutgers Rail AI Academy is a 3-course workforce training program designed to equip rail professionals with the tools and experience needed to use AI to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and asset management at their respective agencies. The program is organized and developed by The Rutgers Rail and Transit Program at the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT).

Course Level 1 will introduce rail and transit professionals to the fundamentals of AI and its applications in the transit industry. Rutgers’ transit and AI researchers will demystify AI concepts and demonstrate realistic use cases for this technology based on years of experience in collaboration with the rail and transit industry. Participants will build their AI literacy through case studies and interactive learning.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of AI and its applications in the rail and transit space
2. Build AI literacy and confidence in assessing AI trustworthiness
3. Learn from AI case studies based on Rutgers' years of research in collaboration with the rail and transit industry

Intended Audience:
The academy and this training program are designed for rail and transit professionals at:

· Freight Railroads

· Passenger rail agencies

· State DOTs

· Public-sector transportation agencies

Pre-Requisites:
None

Credits:
3 PDH credits

Presenter:
Xiang Liu, Director - Rutgers Rail & Transit Program, Associate Professor - Rutgers University

(More presenters to be named soon)

Fee Amount:
$200 per person

Sponsors:
This training program is organized and developed by The Rutgers Rail and Transit Program at the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT).

Registration Confirmation Email:
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University Smoking Policy:
Rutgers University is dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, visitors, and guests. The use of any tobacco or tobacco-related products, including E-cigarettes, is not allowed on any University-owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled property. Consequently, smoking is not allowed outside the CAIT building. Individuals who breach this updated policy will be requested to vacate the premises.