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In the education space, quantum computing could usher in an entirely new generation of customized AI tutoring, though it could also dehumanize the learning process or exacerbate inequalities. -
The outgoing governor has signed a memorandum of understanding with tech company NVIDIA to support AI research, education and workforce development. The state has invested $25 million to support the work.
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Researchers are developing an AI algorithm to control a building’s heating, air conditioning, ventilation, window shades and other operations to balance energy efficiency with comfort, sans human input.
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High school and college students across the country are creating tools to help narrow the educational gap between students who can afford to hire private tutors and those who can't and are quickly falling behind.
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Heartland Community College in Normal, Ill., is now working with outside consultants to address a security breach in its computer system that resulted in the school’s online operations and classes being shut down.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts is seeking information from state education agencies about how they are working to protect the privacy of both K-12 and college students amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dickinson College will host a panel of experts to discuss environmental racism and justice in Pennsylvania, which has been deeply impacted by fracking, coal mining and other producers of greenhouse gas.
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Armed with a recent $1 million federal grant, Chaminade University in Hawaii can now offer scholarships for any students who are planning to select a major in data science, bolstering the discipline.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is getting involved in workforce development at the college level for drone use, choosing Northwestern Michigan College for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Program.
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SponsoredColleges and universities store vast amounts of data, but they generally don’t do a good job of using it. Today, amid COVID disruptions, a new blueprint for IT leaders shows how universities could make better use of data to drive student achievement.
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At UT-Rio Grande Valley, administrators spent a tense summer preparing for the fall semester while local coronavirus rates spiked, the area spiraled into further economic depression and debate raged across the nation about how to safely send college students back to school.
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Plus, Philadelphia names the recipients for its 2020 Innovation Grants program, the Seattle Channel wins a prestigious award for excellence in government broadcasting, and the National Day of Civic Hacking is here.
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SponsoredIn the blink of an eye, remote work was no longer a business convenience, it was essential.
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In addition, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that any college within the state that has more than 100 positive coronavirus cases must report it to the New York Department of Health immediately.
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SponsoredThis week in #EducationNow, join one of our cybersecurity experts to learn how Cisco Networking Academy is answering the call to cybersecurity education in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
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A group of researchers at the University at Albany would like residents of the state of New York to start thinking of winter snow storm forecasting when they hear the term artificial intelligence.
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Preventing attacks from hackers and cybercriminals is an increasing concern for academic institutions that are already facing a rise in enormous challenges during this time of distance learning.
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Wichita State is taking part in a $100 million, five-year federal initiative to advance artificial intelligence research and workforce development supported by the National Science Foundation.
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Employers consistently cite three skills new employees don’t have. Educational models need to change to equip the next-generation workforce with the ability to communicate, problem-solve and consider the future.
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SponsoredThe Center for Digital Education recently spoke with Steve Caimi, Cisco public sector cybersecurity specialist, about lessons learned and best practices as institutions look to hybrid and online learning environments in the fall and beyond.
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Community colleges typically face predictable situations: Unemployment goes up, more people seek job training and affordable tuition, enrollment rises. The economy improves, unemployment goes down, and enrollment drops.
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