News Update :: Tuesday, January 23, 2007

  • 01/23/07

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Finalists for 2007 Higher Ed 'Codie' Awards Named

The finalists for the Software & Information Industry Association’s annual Codie awards for best software were announced last week, with a diverse mix of newcomers and the usual suspects in the higher education categories....

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UMassOnline To Expand Blended Programs

The University of Massachusetts' online education center, UMassOnline, will expand its blended programs with the help of a new grant it received from the Sloan Foundation and the University of Massachusetts' five physical campuses....

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Gallaudet to Host National Center for Visual Learning

Gallaudet University has been picked as the site of a national science of learning center devoted to researching visual language and learning....

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UCSD, Supercomputer Center, Target Girls' Science Ed

San Diego Supercomputer Center staff and the University of California at San Diego’s engineering faculty and students have launched an environmental education initiative to keep middle-school girls interested in science and engineering careers....

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ACM Names 41 Fellows for Contributions to Computing, IT

The venerable Association of Computing Machinery recognized 41 of its members, including those from the university and research community, for their contributions to the practical and theoretical aspects of computing and information technology....

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Contracts, Deals, Awards

Tech Collaborative to Fund University Electronics, Cyber Sec

The Technology Collaborative, Pennsylvania economic development organization said last week it expects to award $1.6 million in technology commercialization funding to university groups, start-up companies, and established companies based in Pennsylvania by June 15, 2007....

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MTV Finalizes Acquisition of RateMyProfessors.com

MTV Networks has reached a formal agreement to acquire RateMyProfessors.com....

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Educational Technology Research Symposium
in Austin, Texas, February 5-6, 2007

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    Tech Giants Launch $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Network Project

    OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have unveiled a new venture, Stargate, through which they aim to build a massive AI infrastructure network across the United States. The initiative, which was announced at the White House with President Donald Trump, has been described as the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."

  • Training the Next Generation of Space Cybersecurity Experts

    CT asked Scott Shackelford, Indiana University professor of law and director of the Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance, about the possible emergence of space cybersecurity as a separate field that would support changing practices and foster future space cybersecurity leaders.

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    Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders

    Here's how to develop and implement an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution's unique mission, but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

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    6 Policy Recommendations for Incorporating AI in the Classroom

    The Southern Regional Education Board's Commission on AI in Education has published six recommendations for states on adopting artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and universities. The guidance marks the commission's first release since it was established last February, with more recommendations planned in the coming year.