Utah State University data scientist Kevin Moon is among the inaugural group of honorees named to AI Utah’s AI Utah 100. The honorees, comprised of Utah educators and professionals from a variety of fields and industries, were recognized at a reception Jan. 24 in Lehi. Utah
According to its website, AI Utah, a nonprofit, statewide gathering of artificial intelligence professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs, seeks to “discover, illuminate and nurture the vast potential of artificial intelligence within the state.” does.
The AI Utah 100 honorees were nominated by peers and selected by the AI Utah panel in three categories: Futurist, Builder and Integrator. Moon, an associate professor in USU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, was named a “future expert” and cited his research in AI and machine learning, focusing on advanced methods of data analysis.
“My work spans neural networks, data visualization and manifold learning, with applications in diverse fields including biology, medicine, finance, ecology, engineering and navigation,” says Moon, who became USU’s faculty in 2018. I had joined.
“We are thrilled that Kevin has been recognized,” says John Stevens, head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. “He has an active research program and is currently supervising nine doctoral students in various disciplines.”
Moon has received numerous university honors for his efforts, including Departmental Faculty Graduate Mentor of the Year and College of Science Faculty Graduate Mentor of the Year in 2022, and Departmental Faculty Researcher of the Year in 2023. He was a prominent speaker in science. Unwrapped, the College of Science’s public outreach program, in 2021. Moon has also led efforts to create new degrees and programs in data science and artificial intelligence at USU.
“I am delighted to receive this honor from AI Utah,” he says. “The goal of the organization and its recognition program is to increase visibility of AI efforts across the state, foster collaboration and create learning opportunities for people at different levels in the discipline.”
Moon is among the panelists participating in the USU Office of Research’s Feb. 22 Research Summit: Artificial Intelligence scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. at Maverick Stadium’s Champions Club. The gathering, which aims to foster interdisciplinary networks and research teams, will include a discussion of AI resources and projects at Utah State.