Preparing K-12 and higher education IT leaders for the exponential era
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A new tool developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, is helping colleges simplify transfer credit evaluation, potentially reducing labor and expediting decisions. -
From AI ethics and governance on campus to cybersecurity training, quantum computing innovations and 6G connectivity, emerging technologies have given IT leaders a lot to contend with in the near future.
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Vanderbilt University and the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga are looking for a downtown space for the Institute for Quantum Innovation, where up to 260 Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students will live and work.
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Video interviewing technology can use AI, computer vision and voice analytics to screen college applicants for soft skills such as professionalism and communication skills, but concerns about algorithmic bias remain.
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Higher ed’s complex array of systems creates a large attack surface, and institutions are likely to pay ransom. Meanwhile, K-12 schools struggle with cyber staffing but more often resist extortion, a global report finds.
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With $280 billion for high-tech research and semiconductor manufacturing, among other things, the CHIPS and Science Act could boost university programs in microelectronics, smart manufacturing and industrial engineering.
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With over 60 plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles on the market, a new degree program at the university will teach students about design controls and operating characteristics so they can do maintenance and repairs.
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Several institutions in Western New York are partnering with other colleges and universities to expand access to online and in-person degree programs in fields such as cybersecurity, digital media and digital forensics.
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The university has teamed up with four local community libraries to establish Chromebook lending programs and shrink the digital divide as telework and online learning continue to boost demand for devices.
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The U.S. Senate recently passed a technology and science bill that would benefit research into clean energy, energy efficiency, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and quantum sciences.
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After COVID-19 forced everyone to pivot to a digital-first world, many students decided to stay there. Colleges should meet them where they are, online, by developing courses with their needs, distractions and technology in mind.
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The Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative, launched last year by SRI Education and Columbia University, aims to study best practices for educators to help online students succeed.
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In partnership with the state's community colleges, UNI this fall will offer an online bachelor's program to students who have completed associate's degrees but cannot afford or attend the university's in-person courses.
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Pittsburgh universities and companies are closely watching legislation that will direct tens of billions of dollars to semiconductor manufacturers, and will open new funding streams for tech research and development.
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The private California college will offer digital games, puzzles and lessons tailored to a student's personal assessment and field of study, aiming to boost student engagement with more immersive and enjoyable content.
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The university will develop a clean energy microgrid with solar arrays, thermal storage and advanced heat-exchange systems to power a community emergency shelter and mitigate the impact of power outages.
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The education nonprofit has updated its college and career readiness testing platform to report exam results faster, as well as assess skills in data literacy, written communication, critical reading and evaluation.
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A Massachusetts college will use a state grant for workforce training in fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, health care, manufacturing and education, prioritizing underemployed communities.
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The University of Cincinnati and the U.K.'s Coventry University are collaborating on a new master's course, “Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors," to prepare students for the rapidly changing industry.
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Even without anticipated developments from tech companies such as Panasonic and the electric car company Canoo, university officials are still committed to opening a polytechnic institute in Tulsa to train tech workers.
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State and regional organizations have banded together to offer grants to seven business-higher education partnerships for programs involving cybersecurity, virtual modeling, software development and data analytics.
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