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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

Though the 28 laureates in attendance this year gave and listened to each other’s talks with optimistic titles such as “Computing for Social Good,” Inside Higher Ed took the opportunity to ask them questions about computer science’s challenges in higher education. Missing Seats at Important Tables.

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3 Questions on UT Austin’s New $10K Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Inside Higher Ed

When I heard about the MSAI degree, offered in partnership with edX (a 2U company), I knew I needed to learn more. UT Austin’s Adam Klivans , professor of computer science, and Art Markman , vice provost of academic affairs, graciously agreed to chat. When did conversations about developing this course begin? Klivans: Yes.

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The Power of Empowerment

Faculty Focus

Video-based learning is a powerful tool for many reasons; one study even notes that “well selected online educational video lectures advance students’ communication on the discourse level, critical thinking, deep learning, and future employability” (Elgeddawy, 2018, 726). Education Sciences 12, no. Nkealah, N.

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How AI can benefit education and educators

QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)

Ria, who joined Intel aged 14 and graduated from Harvard University with a master’s degree in data science aged 16, leads a team responsible for the development of trustworthy AI technologies. The pandemic has certainly revealed many benefits and problems associated with technologies and the societies that power them.

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The Power of Empowerment

Faculty Focus

Video-based learning is a powerful tool for many reasons; one study even notes that “well selected online educational video lectures advance students’ communication on the discourse level, critical thinking, deep learning, and future employability” (Elgeddawy, 2018, 726). Education Sciences 12, no. Nkealah, N.

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AI-generated essays are nothing to worry about (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The technology just isn’t there, and I doubt it will be anytime soon. Students usually tackle on-campus issues, advancing ideas like “It shouldn’t be so hard to get into computer science classes” or “Student fees should be lower” or “Campus housing should be more affordable.”

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Generative AI in Higher Education: A 360-Degree Approach

Helix Education

The following reflects these conversations, and I seek to align them with my thoughts envisioning how Gen AI, machine learning, and deep learning can tackle these hurdles. Imagine how powerful the addition of Gen AI into the search experience will be with SGE when trying to find the best “MS Computer Science program.”