The Wellstone Center for AI & Relational Intelligence is actively building partnerships across disciplines to develop more emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded, and relationally aligned AI systems.

 

We welcome collaborators from diverse backgrounds, including psychology, computer science, UX design, ethics, education, and health tech, who are passionate about building technologies that reflect the complexity of human connection.

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Opportunities to Collaborate:

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Research Partnerships: Co-develop applied studies on human-AI interaction, relational UX, or alignment strategy.

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Product & Tool Development: Join projects focused on prototyping emotionally attuned tools, including LLM-enhanced platforms for relationships, education, and social support.

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Strategy & Ethics Consulting: Contribute to alignment frameworks and ethical foresight models for mission-driven organizations and tech innovators.

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 Student Fellows & Research Associates: High school and college students are invited to apply for project-based collaborations through our Student Research Associate program. This initiative allows students to contribute meaningfully to early-stage research, tool design, and literature reviews, while gaining mentorship and practical experience.

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If you’re interested in developing AI systems that intersect with emotion, ethics, or human connection—or if you’re an educator, clinician, or student interested in shaping the future of relational technology—we’d love to hear from you.