Anthropic, CodePath Link Up for AI CS Education
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Anthropic, CodePath Link Up for AI CS Education

Anthropic has partnered with CodePath to integrate its Claude AI and Claude Code tools into the curriculum for over 20,000 computer science students across various educational institutions, including community colleges and HBCUs. This collaboration aims to provide students, particularly from lower-income backgrounds, with hands-on experience in AI and software development, contributing to open-source projects and enhancing their career prospects in the evolving tech industry.

American Institutes for Research AI and Computer Science

American Institutes for Research AI and Computer Science

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present sessions at the SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, focusing on AI implementation in K–12 education, researcher-practitioner partnerships, and expanding computer science pathways in rural and Indigenous communities. These efforts are part of AIR's commitment to advancing responsible AI and strengthening computer science education through CS@AIR, which is involved in over 30 projects to enhance access to high-quality education and support economic competitiveness.

Top 6 AI Tools That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Academic Writing

Top 6 AI Tools That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Academic Writing

AI tools can significantly enhance academic writing by streamlining the process, improving clarity, and ensuring the proper tone, with options like StudyPro offering comprehensive features for research, writing, and originality checks. While tools like Writefull and Trinka focus on refining language, Scholarcy and Elicit aid in summarization and early-stage research, and Scite provides smart citation analysis, making them valuable resources for students and researchers aiming to improve their workflow and writing quality.

AI in education: ensuring ethical and human-centered integration

AI in education: ensuring ethical and human-centered integration

The UNESCO Masterclass "AI in the classroom: Tool or Teacher" emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into education while keeping human interaction and critical thinking at the forefront. Experts highlighted the need for ethical standards, cultural diversity, and responsible AI use to ensure that technology serves as a tool to enhance learning rather than replace the human elements essential to education.

Temple wins NCAA grant to launch an AI-powered mentorship app for student-athletes

Temple wins NCAA grant to launch an AI-powered mentorship app for student-athletes

Temple University is developing JournAI, an AI-driven mentorship app for student-athletes, with support from an NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant. The app, co-developed by Elizabeth Taylor and others, aims to enhance athletes' mental health, career skills, and overall well-being by providing virtual mentorship and resources directly on their phones, addressing challenges like time constraints and preparing them for life beyond sports.