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Celebrate National AI Literacy Day!

POSTED ON Mar 28, 2025

The United States will celebrate National AI Literacy Day on March 28, 2025. Supporting organizations of this annual initiative include the EDSAFE AI Alliance, Tech Interactive, Common Sense, and the AI Education Project. In 2024, Tech Interactive, a science, t

This IT organization aims to redistribute 100,000 laptops by 2028

POSTED ON Mar 27, 2025

In January 2025, AT&T announced on social media that, in partnership with Human-I-T, it would provide refurbished devices to assist those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Also in January, the Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology collaborated with H

Investing in STEM talent and research leads to valuable innovation and pays dividends over time

POSTED ON Mar 27, 2025

Peter Mellado, the new executive director of Great Minds in STEM (GMiS), shared an open letter on social media this week expressing his hope for increased support of the organization. He emphasized that such support would enable GMiS to expand its program

Professor receives recognition for student mentorship

POSTED ON Mar 26, 2025

A distinguished faculty member at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has recently received national recognition for her dedication to mentoring and supporting students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Dr. Teresa Patric

Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!

POSTED ON Mar 26, 2025

AISES offers support for undergraduate and graduate opportunities in engineering, computer science, environmental science, and other fields. As scholarship competition becomes more intense, AISES is hosting a Scholarship Walk-Through Webinar. This event will pr

AI and biomedical engineering

POSTED ON Mar 25, 2025

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Janelia Research Campus recently announced that the Shroff Lab, along with its collaborators, has developed a groundbreaking AI method that produces sharp microscopy images of thick biological samples without the need fo

Present your research at one of the largest multidisciplinary STEM conferences

POSTED ON Mar 25, 2025

On March 27, join SHPE for a panel discussion featuring faculty members who review graduate applications. You will hear their advice on the top three tips for completing your application, experiences to gain before applying, how to choose a graduate program

Explore STEM careers and the college admission process

POSTED ON Mar 24, 2025

On March 20, SHPE's Region 2 Advanced Degree Advisory Council hosted a panel featuring engineers with graduate degrees who have built impactful careers. The panelists shared how they have combined their technical expertise with a commitment to service, addressi

UCLA faculty and students help remove toxic soil, and debris, using AI for early fire detection

POSTED ON Mar 24, 2025

In January, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Chancellor Julio Frenk shared his thoughts on the profound impact of the LA fires on the city and how UCLA is ensuring that it connects with the community. The campus donated the use of its UCLA Resea

Ag Day activities, a Grad Festival, and Success Bootcamp

POSTED ON Mar 21, 2025

California State University, Fresno, recently celebrated National Ag Day, honoring the individuals who cultivate the food we cherish and the collective efforts that sustain our vibrant communities. Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Central Valley, and F

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