Erin Kalejs, a writer for AI for Good, writes about a study by Stanford University that shows how artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to preserve up to 7,000 languages that are spoken around the world.
This is particularly important since many indigenous communities are declining in number and age, and their languages and cultures are becoming endangered.
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium recently held its second annual Tribal Colleges and Universities Native Languages Summit in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
One of the keynote speeches was given by Dr. James Baldo on “Digital Technology (AI) in Native Language Revitalization.”
The AIHEC has also announced that its premier publication, the Tribal College Journal, is now accepting donations for its annual Online Auction from November 15 to 30, 2023. You can donate an item to help them tell the stories of our Tribal Colleges and Universities.
In March 2023, the American Indian Higher Consortium Conference took place at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico.
The event included various activities such as student competitions, a Knowledge bowl, scientific presentations, Mr. and Ms. AIHEC, and the Innovation Space.
The latter brought together experts and innovators to share their ideas and experiences.
It also provided attendees a unique platform to learn, connect, and explore remote sensing, 3D printing, robotics, virtual reality technologies, digital media, data science, and climate adaptation-focused tools and systems.
AIHEC also celebrated their students of the year and Tribal College and University President Honoree.
According to the Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, the American Indian College Fund awarded 35 tribal college and university (TCU) students the 2022-23 Student of the Year awards and scholarships.
The College Fund also honored Dr. Michael Oltrogge, president of Nebraska Indian Community College, with the 2022-23 Tribal College and University Honoree of the Year award during a ceremony at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico.
Each year, TCUs select one outstanding student to represent them. Awardees received a $1,200 scholarship, and Dr. Oltrogge received a $1,200 honorarium.
The 2022-23 TCU students of the year include:
We are so proud to share these photos of the SKC students, staff, and faculty who are representing our college at AlHEC 2023.
(Photo Credit: Juan Perez) pic.twitter.com/rFJoEOiZx5
— Salish Kootenai Coll (@skcollege) March 7, 2023
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