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A new research effort focused on the future of "cyberlearning" examined hundreds of education technology programs and found several major themes that point to the future of technology in education. MoreDubbed Blockcerts Wallet, the app allows students to share a tamper-proof diploma with employers, schools, friends or family. MoreThe idea is to allow students to become practicing scientists by setting up scenarios that let them explore the natural world. More
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Upcoming Grants, Funding & Award Opportunities
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Sponsor: NCWIT with support from Microsoft Research
Award: Up to $10,000 per project funded plus travel expenses to annual summit
Number of Awards: TBD
Application Deadline: Oct. 30, 2017
Note: Applicant's institution must be an NCWIT member. (Membership is free.) The award focus is on programs "to develop and implement initiatives for recruiting or retaining women in computing and IT."
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Sponsor: VentureWell
Award: Up to $30,000
Number of Awards: TBD
Application Deadline: Nov. 8, 2017
Note: Applicant's institution must be a VentureWell member. See list of member institutions here.
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Sponsor: ACM and Google
Award: Up to $25,000 plus travel expenses to ACM conference
Number of Awards: 1
Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017
Note: "This award celebrates women researchers who have made fundamental contributions to Computer Science."
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Date: Oct. 24
Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
Sponsor: Cisco Umbrella
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Date: Oct. 26
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Sponsor: Lenovo
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