University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene computer science student Leif Huender's undergraduate research explores alternative ways to forecast Valley Fever outbreaks using a new approach with AI.
May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025 1:05 a.m.
AI, fungi and raw enthusiasm
Undergrad researcher in Coeur d’Alene pioneers AI use in predictive modeling for Valley Fever spread
alley Fever, a fungal disease common in the arid regions of California and Arizona, has long been linked to weather patterns, but predicting outbreaks has remained a challenge. Huender’s undergraduate research explores alternative ways to forecast Valley Fever outbreaks using a new approach with AI.