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Siwei Lyu, a computer science professor and expert on AI-generated media like deepfakes, will lead the University at Buffalo's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. -
On the lasting impact of remote learning on students’ education, some educators say they now recognize the importance of limiting time on laptops and building closer relationships with their students.
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A proposed bill to prohibit Hawaii students from using phones during the school day has been divisive among parents and teachers, even though such policies in other states have consistently yielded positive results.
The CDG/CDE AWS Champions Awards honor AWS customers who are setting new standards for innovation in the public sector.
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Dubbed Lonestar6, a new supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center at UT Austin will help researchers design patient-specific cancer treatments, see deeper into space and make more accurate climate forecasts.
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With new funding from the National Science Foundation, a collaboration between the university and five others will continue its work integrating cutting-edge microscopes with advanced algorithms and big data.
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The school based in Eau Claire, Wisc. is the first in the state to train firefighters on the FLAIM system, a virtual-reality program that monitors how much water a user expends, as well as heat and oxygen levels.
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The educational nonprofit and outdoor learning site in Indianapolis hosts kindergarten to fifth-graders, but it also offers professional development for teachers and training for older students to become mentors.
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The editorial board of The Republican notes the rising cost of cybersecurity attacks on public agencies, the fast-growing job market for cyber professionals, and a wealth of certification and degree programs.
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Leaders in academia and the tech industry signed a report last week, ‘Action to Catalyze Tech,’ advising companies and institutions on how to address the under-representation of women and non-white workers.
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Starting in fall 2022, the university will offer a 15-credit minor in esports, or competitive video games, learning about their history and ethics, regulatory and cultural issues, and business and marketing.
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A new study by the nonprofit Code.org found that just over half of U.S. high schools offer computer science classes, but Black, Latino and Native American students are more likely to attend a school that doesn't.
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A three-year, $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense will support the university’s Rural Education Center and associated programs that encourage middle and high schoolers to pursue STEM careers.
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While designed to help colleges and universities boost revenue and enrollment, algorithms that decide how to apportion financial aid could be unfairly filtering out applicants and reducing the amount of available aid.
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Housed in an old Verizon training center that has been retrofitted into a school, the New England Innovation Academy in Marlborough immerses students in technical projects that relate to real-world design principles.
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Corry Area School District in Pennsylvania will take months to investigate a ransomware incident last month that may have exposed private information from students and staff at the school before 2011.
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During a visit from U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and FAA administrator Rebecca MacPherson, Harper College students and professors showed off the school's drone program and discussed the industry's rising importance.
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A new Cyber Training and Exercise Range at Texas A&M University, part of its Cyber Readiness Center, allows other government organizations to train their employees with cyber attack simulations and hands-on exercises.
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To avoid losing staff to the private sector over competitive salaries and flexibility, IT department managers should cultivate an environment of trust, honesty and accountability to get the most out of top performers.
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Grown out of an evening-class alternative for students at risk of dropping out, the blended virtual learning program at Frederick County Public Schools has enrolled almost 1,200 students, with teachers from across the county.
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At Ector County Independent School District in Texas, the growing Digital Learning Department is helping teachers and staff who love technology to train and share ideas with other educators.
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An annual conference hosted by the university, which offers classes in game programming and game arts, the Shawnee Game Conference draws game developers, students and industry leaders from around the country.
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