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Vanderbilt University reaches $55 million settlement in financial aid lawsuit

“Though we believe the plaintiffs’ claims are without merit, we have reached a settlement in order to maintain our commitment to the privacy of our students and families and keep our focus on providing talented scholars from all social, cultural and economic backgrounds one of the world’s best undergraduate educations."

#Vanderbilt #higher ed

Vanderbilt University reaches $55 million settlement in financial aid lawsuit

Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again (2024)

After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.

#Princeton #higher ed

Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again (2024)

USC launches $1B initiative for immersive computing and A.I. education across all disciplines (2023)

USC launches a campus-wide commitment that will infuse computational learning into all educational curriculum.

#AI #University of Southern California #curriculum

USC launches $1B initiative for immersive computing and A.I. education across all disciplines (2023)

K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research (2023)

Two Kansas State University computer science faculty members have secured more than $1 million in funding for AI research related to data in agricultural and environmental health applications.

#Kansas State University #computer science #environment #AI #research #NSF

K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research (2023)

UGA ramps up data science and AI hiring initiative (2022)

The University of Georgia's hiring initiative was sparked by the work of the Task Force on Academic Excellence.

#University of Georgia #AI #data science #new hires

UGA ramps up data science and AI hiring initiative (2022)

Johns Hopkins makes major investment in the power, promise of data science and artificial intelligence (2023)

The new institute will bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines to capitalize on the rapidly emerging potential of data to fuel discovery.

#JHU #AI #data science

Johns Hopkins makes major investment in the power, promise of data science and artificial intelligence (2023)

BU | Read about the "AI for Leaders" course and Online Master's in Data Science Program

Sep. 23, 2024 - BU's Online Master of Data Science includes a course series that shows learners the real-world impact of AI across industries.

#Boston University #data science #graduate #AI #ADSA member

BU | Read about the "AI for Leaders" course and Online Master's in Data Science Program

UChicago | NSF and Simons Foundation launch $20 million National AI Research Institute in Astronomy

Sep 18, 2024 - A multi-institutional collaboration, including UChicago and led by Northwestern, received a $20 million NSF grant to develop and apply new AI tools to astrophysics research.

#AI #UChicago #Northwestern #astronomy #physics #NSF #ADSA member

UChicago | NSF and Simons Foundation launch $20 million National AI Research Institute in Astronomy

UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab

UC Berkeley experts received a $1.5 million grant to launch a first-of-its-kind computing technology hub for the state’s public colleges and universities.

#data science #California #Jupyter #UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab

Brown | Recognizing DSI's Postdocs

Sep. 18, 2024 - During National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024, the DSI at Brown is highlighting its postdocs and their range of impactful work.

#Brown #postdocs #ADSA member #research

Brown | Recognizing DSI's Postdocs

The Future of Computational Science

A 2024 report by a SIAM Task Force

#data science #education #research #SIAM #policy #funding

The Future of Computational Science

How Our Generative AI Challenge Awardees Are Leveraging the Power of AI - data.org

Employers need talent capable of leveraging the latest tools and technology. Workers need the skills and confidence to pursue purpose-driven careers. Social impact organizations need to catch up to private industry to use data and AI for the common good.

#data.org #GAI

How Our Generative AI Challenge Awardees Are Leveraging the Power of AI - data.org

NSF investing $48M to broaden participation in computing

The U.S. National Science Foundation is making awards of $48M to the NSF Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances (NSF BPC Alliances)

#NSF #funding #computing #partnership #Morehouse College #NJIT #CRA #CSforAll #NCWIT #University of Washington #UChicago #UT Austin #UT El Paso

NSF investing $48M to broaden participation in computing

Vijay Subramanian awarded $7.5M MURI to rethink game theory in dynamic environments

Vijay Subramanian is the lead PI on a collaborative project to improve the accuracy of modern game theory predictions and produce better outcomes.

#research #AI #NSF

Vijay Subramanian awarded $7.5M MURI to rethink game theory in dynamic environments

UCSD | SDSC’s Christine Kirkpatrick Brings Focus to Data at Multiple UN Events

Sep. 17, 2024 - Christine Kirkpatrick spoke at a UN Headquarters event that highlighted the importance of data policy and open science in times of crisis.

#ADSA member #UC San Diego #open science

UCSD | SDSC’s Christine Kirkpatrick Brings Focus to Data at Multiple UN Events

High Schoolers Gain Data Skills in Alabama Data Scholars Program

An internship and skill-building initiative will equip 26 Alabama high school students with skills in data science, analytics and AI through direct, hands-on experience at tech companies.

#Alabama #K12 #AI #data science #internship

High Schoolers Gain Data Skills in Alabama Data Scholars Program

2025 College Free Speech Rankings

The University of Virginia is the top ranked school for free speech. Michigan Technological University, Florida State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Georgia Tech round out the top five.

#university of virginia #higher ed

2025 College Free Speech Rankings

UVA SDS | Story of Us

To Build A School Without Walls. It began as an idea then evolved into an institute before ultimately transforming into the first data science school in the country. In this exhibition you’ll learn how this improbable story unfolded and hear from the people who turned a vision into reality.

#data science #ADSA member #university of virginia

UVA SDS | Story of Us

Teens are losing faith in college, giving rise to interest in the skilled trades

As disenchantment with college continues, more teens are considering jobs in the skilled trades, boosted by rising pay and new technology training.

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Teens are losing faith in college, giving rise to interest in the skilled trades

A look at DEI eliminations at colleges across the US

Some of the most recent rollbacks to diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.

#DEI #higher ed

A look at DEI eliminations at colleges across the US

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 #AI #NSF #ADSA member

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.

#University of Manitoba #Canada #higher ed #budget

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.

#ADSA member #data science #university of virginia

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.

#data science #ADSA member

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.

#cyber #Springfield Technical Community College #community college

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

#AI #curriculum #undergrad #University of Florida #higher ed

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

2024 Data Science Education Research

Why Schools and Students Need Data Science Education

#K12 #data science #career #data

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?

#ADSA member #research #education #data science #GAI

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.

#UC Berkeley #data science #new hires

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

#research #NSF #Penn State

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