Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris GauthierDickey as the inaugural Head of the Dwight and Dian Diercks School of Advanced Computing and the Direct Supply Chair of Applied AI and Software Innovation. GauthierDickey brings a distinguished record of academic leadership, research innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence in computing education.

In his new role, GauthierDickey will lead the school’s strategic initiatives, including expanding applied AI education, strengthening industry partnerships and enhancing experiential learning opportunities. He will also oversee the continued development of MSOE’s high-performance computing infrastructure, including Rosie, the university’s NVIDIA-powered supercomputing cluster. GauthierDickey also holds the Direct Supply Chair of Applied AI and Software Innovation, which is funded through a generous philanthropic gift from Regent Bob and Jenny Hillis and Direct Supply.

“Dr. GauthierDickey’s vision aligns perfectly with MSOE’s mission to be a national leader in applied AI education and software innovation,” said Dr. Eric Baumgartner, executive vice president of academics. “His experience in building forward-thinking programs and his passion for student-centered learning make him an ideal leader for the Diercks School of Advanced Computing.”

Read the full announcement on the MSOE website here.