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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.
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Community colleges in Las Vegas and Tucumcari have signaled their interest in joining five others in the state to create an online database for sharing student and staff records and integrating administrative systems.
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The state is not reporting or tracking the quantity or location of new outbreaks in schools, nor is it contact tracing all confirmed cases, leaving schools with sparse information to make decisions.
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The university has enlisted the help of Stroz Friedberg Digital Forensics, owned by the UK-based Aon, to identify the source of racist emails and online messages sent to Black student groups since late August.
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The University of California system could potentially add 20,000 seats and new programming for incoming students by 2030. The changes come amid surging enrollment demand as schools slowly return to business as usual.
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Students received a new Chromebook with 5G access built into the device. Those without access at home can access the Internet anywhere with these devices, making it easier to collaborate on projects.
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These devices are part of the 1:1 Middle School Student Device Initiative in which the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education hopes to provide devices to every middle school student by next school year.
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Connecticut’s Stonington Public School system was the target of a ransomware attack earlier this week. The police department was also reportedly working to protect itself from a similar attack.
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SponsoredIt’s hard to believe that 18 months ago, a major global pandemic turned our world upside down and resulted in unimaginable consequences. Overnight, we had to rethink learning, work and health care.
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Cal State Bakersfield has won a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help expand access to STEM-related fields through internships, community outreach, research and local partnerships.
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Whatcom Community College in Washington state intends to use a $7.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to double the amount of students in its cybersecurity program.
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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has added a new bachelor's program after popularity in the cybersecurity minor soared. The program intends to smooth out transitions for transfer students.
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The Cobb Board of Education approved this week a conversion of Wheeler High School's original theater to a robotics lab. That theater became obsolete after a new one was built several years ago.
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The University of Idaho's Women in Engineering Day last week is meant to introduce high school-aged girls to science, technology, engineering and math careers. The event also gives them a glimpse of on-campus life.
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The STEMAZing Project looks to integrate robotics, computer programming and engineering across subject areas. The program includes more than 500 Edison robots, books and supporting supplies.
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Last spring, Arizona State University began offering a course that teaches students the essentials of coding so that they can develop mobile apps that direct low-income and homeless populations to support services.
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In support of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, the tractor company is donating FIRST robotics class packs to the district. It is also supporting elementary and middle school mentors for students.
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In total, the $14.8 million in funding from the federal government will support 3,081,131 devices and 774,115 broadband connections and help connect more than 3.6 million students throughout the state.
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Tech company SAP is promoting the use of virtual reality to help students gain the skills they need for the job market. The company offers a VR program designed to assist students from underserved communities.
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