Research with AI

Colby Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Colby’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a college committee responsible for reviewing and overseeing all research involving human subjects to ensure it is conducted ethically and in compliance with institutional policies, as well as state, federal, and international laws and regulations. The IRB’s primary purpose is to protect the rights, welfare, and privacy of research participants.

Researchers can find IRB application forms, links to required ethics training, policies, and best practices on the Colby IRB Google website.

Anyone with questions about the application process, research requirements, or ethical considerations is encouraged to email institutionalreviewboard@colby.edu for guidance and support.

Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence 

The Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Colby facilitates interdisciplinary, human-centered scholarship using rich datasets with real-world consequences and prepares students for a future where AI is transforming industries, careers, and modes of discovery, creativity, and scholarship. The institute also provides funding to support Colby faculty interested in exploring new ways to incorporate AI tools and methodologies into their teaching and research or for designing new courses to include meaningful learning opportunities with AI.

Researchers interested in using or conducting AI-related research are encouraged to visit the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence website or email davisai@colby.edu.

Advanced Research Computing

As a part of the Academic Technology Services team, Advanced Research Computing is focused both on research and curricular application of computational methods of investigation. Its services range from data storage, software implementation, containers, virtual machines, instrumentation, and lab computer management. 

Researchers are encouraged to explore resources and services on the Advanced Research Computing site and  discuss your research needs with the team through ats-research@colby.edu.

Colby College Libraries

Researchers can find library resources and services on the Research Support page or by contacting libraries@colby.edu.

  If you have any questions, feedback, or corrections regarding the information provided, please contact Academic Technology Services at teched@colby.edu to get in touch.