Zhichao Cao
Current Role
School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
Arizona State University
Featured Project: Zhichao Cao
AI's Hidden Thirst
A predictive decision-support tool for data center water circularity and governance
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AI's Hidden Thirst
A predictive decision-support tool for data center water circularity and governance
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IonE News
2026 Impact Goal Projects Advance Sustainability Across Minnesota
Each year, the Institute on the Environment funds projects that advance sustainability in Minnesota. Since 2019, IonE has invested $7 million in Impact Goal projects. This year, the Impact Goals grantmaking program is supporting 10 outcomes-driven projects across the University of Minnesota system, totaling $1.5 million in funding.
Stewardship of Minnesota’s water and land emerged as a central theme among this year’s research teams.