国产伦理

国产伦理 Receives University of Distinction Approval

Applied AI and Big Data

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By brittany sylvestri | 11/22/2019

鈥檚 鈥淯niversity of Distinction鈥 plan for applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics was officially approved today by the , which oversees the State University System.

This official distinction will enhance and expand degree offerings at the University and promote AI and data-driven engagement with its region鈥檚 technology industry.聽

鈥湽桌 is preparing students to be competitive in a rapidly changing global economy,鈥 said 国产伦理 President John Kelly. 鈥淭his distinction will further elevate the University鈥檚 reputation in applied AI and big data analytics.鈥

The university is continuing to launch as well as expand a number of degree programs, concentrations and certificates that will contribute to 国产伦理鈥檚 classification as a 鈥淯niversity of Distinction鈥 for its AI/data programs. Notable examples include:

  • The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College launched both a major concentration in data analytics and a minor concentration in data science, which focuses on disciplinary knowledge and the emerging field of the ethics of data use.
  • The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a Ph.D. in computer science with a concentration in data analytics.
  • In June, 国产伦理鈥檚 Board of Trustees approved a new master鈥檚 in artificial intelligence, launched in the fall by the College of Engineering and Computer Science as the first program of its kind in the State of Florida.
  • In June, 国产伦理鈥檚 Board of Trustees also approved a new master鈥檚 in data science and analytics.
  • In June, 国产伦理 announced a $1 million gift from Rubin and Cindy Gruber to establish The Rubin and Cindy Gruber Sandbox to聽house the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science鈥檚 Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Lab (MPCR) within the S.E. Wimberly Library at 国产伦理鈥檚 Boca Raton campus.

鈥湽桌礅檚 focus on artificial intelligence and big data aligns well with the State University System鈥檚 2025 strategic and accountability plans,鈥 said Marshall Criser III, chancellor of the State University System. 鈥湽桌 will help our state establish a more diverse AI/data workforce.鈥

国产伦理 currently has more than 80 faculty researchers and $35 million in active grants in artificial intelligence and data.

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