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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Duffield Engineering launches $25M education research institute | Cornell Chronicle

"Duffield Engineering is redefining what it means to learn, teach and lead in engineering. This new institute cements our commitment to innovation, scholarship and excellence in engineering education."
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

$25M endowment to advance experiential learning in Duffield Engineering | Cornell Chronicle

The creation of an endowment that provides stable, robust levels of support for experiential learning in all of its forms has been a high priority for our college for many years. This endowment recognizes just how central experiential learning is to a Duffield Engineering education. It also signals our intention to continually invest in developing new frameworks that facilitate learning for future students.
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fromNature
2 months ago

First 'practical PhDs' awarded in China - for products rather than papers

Chinese universities now award engineering PhDs based on practical, product- and project-based achievements rather than solely on written theses.
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fromCubsinsider
2 months ago

The Rundown: MLB Sets Late Trade Deadline, Valdez's Antics Could Be Costing Him, Cubs Have Bottom-Half System -

A parent researches costly college and car options, helps an engineering-minded son with applications, hopes the Cubs boost interest, and feels exhausted maintaining the site.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Yann LeCun's advice for young students wanting to go into AI

Computer science majors should prioritize foundational math and engineering courses with long-term value over short-lived, trendy technologies to remain adaptable.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Solar car teams chase dreams of a more sustainable future' in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

Zipping through the Australian outback this weekend is a red car looking more race boat than sedan and which travels at highway speeds using about the same amount of power it takes to boil a kettle. When and if this futuristic looking craft the UNLIMITED 6.0 crosses the finish line for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Adelaide, its team from Western Sydney University will probably celebrate with something a bit stiffer than a cup of tea.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

We want women to have role models': how Sydney University is enticing more female academics to engineering

The University of Sydney's engineering faculty is launching a recruitment campaign specifically for women to address gender inequities.
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fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

Tech Challenge continues to inspire students - and this grown-up

Over 600 teams showcased their engineering skills at the annual Tech Challenge, emphasizing creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
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