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NCSU | New Training Program Tackles AI and Plant Science Challenges

Sep. 10, 2024 - The new GRAD-AID for Ag program at NCSU will give graduate students the chance to drive innovation in AI technologies at the intersection of basic and applied plant sciences.

NCSU | New Training Program Tackles AI and Plant Science Challenges

Manitoba’s road to recovery — University Affairs

University of Manitoba is beginning to recover after several years of budget cuts, strikes and government interference.

Manitoba’s road to recovery — University Affairs

UVA SDS | From Policy to Prediction: A Shift to Data Science

Sep. 9, 2024 - Data science is interdisciplinary and inclusive of all backgrounds, including non-STEM fields. Learn how Christine's journey took her on an unexpected path.

UVA SDS | From Policy to Prediction: A Shift to Data Science

UMN DSI | Successful Mixer for Recently Hired Faculty

The event provided an opportunity for attendees to network with colleagues, learn about the university’s various data science resources, and integrate more deeply into the academic community.

UMN DSI | Successful Mixer for Recently Hired Faculty

Springfield Technical CC Dedicates New Cybersecurity Center

STCC opened a new security operations center this week in the city's Union Station, staffed by student interns and equipped to help governments protect themselves against cyber threats.

Springfield Technical CC Dedicates New Cybersecurity Center

How UF developed a model for AI across the curriculum (2023)

The University of Florida is integrating AI into undergraduate curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students

How UF developed a model for AI across the curriculum (2023)

2024 Data Science Education Research

Why Schools and Students Need Data Science Education

2024 Data Science Education Research

BU | Innovations in Education, CDS Faculty Deploys AI Tutor

Sep. 16, 2024 - Kevin Gold, Associate Professor of the Practice in the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University, explored how can faculty ensure rich learning when students have access to tools that might bypass the learning process?

BU | Innovations in Education, CDS Faculty Deploys AI Tutor

CDSS welcomes seven faculty, celebrates two new college chairs

UC Berkeley’s College of Computing, Data Science, and Society welcomed 7 new faculty to its community this fall.

CDSS welcomes seven faculty, celebrates two new college chairs

NSF grant to fund better, AI-powered understanding of weather pattern | Penn State University

PSU researchers are working to better understand and predict extreme weather events on both Earth and Mars

NSF grant to fund better, AI-powered understanding of weather pattern | Penn State University

UCSD HDSI | Announcing Four New AWS Impact Computing Projects

Sep. 11, 2024 - HDSI is excited to announce the launch of four new research projects supported by the AWS Impact Computing Project

UCSD HDSI | Announcing Four New AWS Impact Computing Projects

Vanderbilt | Exclusive Window into the Latest AI Advancements

Sep. 12, 2024 - Vanderbilt Data Science is proud to introduce AI Flash, a brand-new, exclusive segment offering real-time, in-depth analysis of the latest breakthroughs in AI

Vanderbilt | Exclusive Window into the Latest AI Advancements

50 Years of Data Science (2017)

This article reviews some ingredients of the current “data science moment,” including recent commentary about data science in the popular media, and about how/whether data science is really different from statistics.

50 Years of Data Science (2017)

FICO Analytics Challenge trains DSU student how AI combats fraud.

Some Delaware State University business students are learning about financial fraud and how AI is used to counter and protect against such crimes.

FICO Analytics Challenge trains DSU student how AI combats fraud.

Statement from the Data Foundation 9/13/24

AAC&U Launches New Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum

This fully online institute is designed to help departments, programs, colleges, and universities respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities in AI presents for curricula.

AAC&U Launches New Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum

CCC Weekly Computing News: NSF’s $14 Million Investment Toward Research in Bioengineered Systems

The NSF is investing $14 million into seven innovative research projects through its Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program.

CCC Weekly Computing News: NSF’s $14 Million Investment Toward Research in Bioengineered Systems

UVA | Alum and His Wife Donate $10 Million to Data Science School

Sep. 12, 2024 - The University of Virginia announced a $10 million commitment from UVA alum to provide a scholarship program for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in data science.

UVA | Alum and His Wife Donate $10 Million to Data Science School

New $30 million award from The Duke Endowment

Duke University has received a $30 million award to elevate research in computing, AI and machine learning

New $30 million award from The Duke Endowment

MIT, Cornell Research AI Chatbots to Combat Conspiracy Theories

Universities struggle to keep up with constant international student policy changes — University Affairs

Canada's education brand is at risk as enrollment takes a dive.

Universities struggle to keep up with constant international student policy changes — University Affairs

Six Leading Computing Organizations Call on Congress to Fully Fund the CHIPS & Science Act

Six orgs in computing, IT, and science, and across US academia, industry, and government call on Congress to fully fund the research agencies in the CHIPS & Science Act

Six Leading Computing Organizations Call on Congress to Fully Fund the CHIPS & Science Act

Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends

The Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions had a small impact at some highly selective schools like Harvard

Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends

College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds

Enrollment rates for the class of 2022 according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center

College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds

CAU | AI Hub Planned for Clark Atlanta University with $2.79M NSF Grant in Collaboration with AI4OPT at Georgia Tech

Jul. 17, 2024 - Clark Atlanta University (CAU) with the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) at Georgia Tech plan an AI Hub

CAU | AI Hub Planned for Clark Atlanta University with $2.79M NSF Grant in Collaboration with AI4OPT at Georgia Tech

Yale's Planned $150M, 5-Year Investment in AI Draws Praise

Yale University unveiled plans to build 450 graphics processing units for research, launch a proprietary GAI platform, and hire more than 20 faculty.

Yale's Planned $150M, 5-Year Investment in AI Draws Praise

New America Launches Innovation Accelerator for Community Colleges

The Accelerator for Community Colleges will provide assistance with research and workforce development in emerging technology to colleges associated with 10 regional hubs.

New America Launches Innovation Accelerator for Community Colleges

Department of Defense Awards $190 Million Cooperative Agreement to Deliver National STEM Education and Outreach Programs

The DoD announced the award of the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium Cooperative Agreement.

Department of Defense Awards $190 Million Cooperative Agreement to Deliver National STEM Education and Outreach Programs

Wittenberg University to cut 5 majors, 40 employees

The Ohio-based nonprofit is eliminating staff and faculty roles as it tries to balance its budget by fiscal 2027.

Wittenberg University to cut 5 majors, 40 employees

NJIT | Annual New Jersey CS Chairs Meeting Explores Upgrading Education

Aug. 19, 2024 - Computer Science department chairs from several New Jersey universities and community colleges met at the Ying Wu College of Computing’s NJIT@JerseyCity location to discuss the state of CS education with a focus on improving access for a broader diversity of students as part of a forward-looking AI workforce.

NJIT | Annual New Jersey CS Chairs Meeting Explores Upgrading Education