About Us

The Southwest Innovation Research Lab, SwIRL, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in College Station, Texas. We are at the dawn of a new era, with AI transforming all manner of life and commerce. Our lab seeks to research AI and engage students and faculty at all levels, from elementary school to full professor. Our chief goal is to conduct frontier research and allow students to have hands-on experience with technology, especially connected to AI. We also provide education, outreach, and community service in the Bryan College Station area. SwIRL was founded in 2021 with the vision of expanding opportunity to the next generation and participating in leading research.

Our research program focuses on the areas of computer networking, machine learning, AI inference, distributed systems, and algorithmic game theory. We have close ties to the Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure industry in Texas, who help us identify problems. Our research aims to publish in leading computer science, robotics, computer networking, and economics journals and conferences.

We also have an outreach program to educate younger students on technology to give them hands-on experience in building and innovating. We run summer camps and weekly builder fests during the academic year.