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Tom MitchellTom Mitchell

Tom Mitchell

Founders University Professor / Carnegie Mellon University

Tom Mitchell is a highly influential researcher in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Cognitive Neuroscience, best known for founding the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and leading it for its first decade. He is the author of the seminal 1997 textbook, "Machine Learning," which is widely regarded as one of the first comprehensive introductions to the field. Currently, he serves as a Founders University Professor at CMU, focusing his research on how AI can improve education and its impact on the future of work.

PhD, Stanford University
United States
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Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAcademia
38+ years
Years at CMU
1.3K
LinkedIn Followers
Machine Learning Department, CMU
Department Founded
"Machine Learning" (1997)
Seminal Textbook
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Work Experience

Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

Visiting Scholar

Jul 2024 - Present
Position
Visiting Scholar
Megagon LabsMegagon Labs
Megagon Labs

Advisor and Research Fellow

2015 - Present
Position
Advisor and Research Fellow
Santa Fe InstituteSanta Fe Institute
Santa Fe Institute

Science Board

2019 - Present
Position
Science Board
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Ai2

Science Board

2013 - Present
Position
Science Board
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

Founders University Professor

Jul 1986 - Present
Position
Founders University Professor
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

Jan 2005 - Apr 2025
Position
University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

Interim Dean, School of Computer Science

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
Position
Interim Dean, School of Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University

Professor, Machine Learning Department

Jul 1986 - Jan 2005
Responsibilities
I joined CMU as a Computer Science Professor in 1986, then founded the Machine Learning Department in 2006, serving as Department Head from 2006 until 2016.
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Laer AI

Member Board of Directors

2018 - Apr 2025
Position
Member Board of Directors
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Squirell AI

Chief AI Scientist

Sep 2018 - Feb 2020
Position
Chief AI Scientist
Whizbang! LabsWhizbang! Labs
Whizbang! Labs

Chief Scientist

2000 - 2001
Position
Chief Scientist

Education

Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

PhD

1973 - 1979
Field of Study
PhD - Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor’s Degree

1969 - 1973
Field of Study
Bachelor’s Degree - Electrical Engineering

Key Skills and Expertise

Expertise

Machine Learning

Expertise

Artificial Intelligence

Expertise

Cognitive Neuroscience

Expertise

Algorithms

Professional Summary

Tom Mitchell is a pioneer in Machine Learning and AI, known for founding the world's first Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University. His research spans AI, cognitive neuroscience, and the impact of AI on education and the future of work.

Professional Roles
Founders University ProfessorMachine Learning Department FounderAI PioneerCognitive Neuroscience Researcher
Research Focus
AI in EducationImpact of AI on Future of WorkBrain Activity AnalysisMachine Learning Algorithms

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