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Can STEM Identity Boost Girls’ Future Career Opportunities?

New research shows that identifying as a ‘STEM person’ during childhood significantly predicts career choices. Caregiver conversations and early identity formation may hold the key to closing gender gaps in science and technology fields.

New research suggests that early identification as a STEM person could dramatically improve future career opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. According to recent analysis from Dr. Remy Dou at the University of Miami, the formation of STEM identity begins in early childhood and strongly predicts whether students will pursue STEM careers later in life. This finding comes at a critical time when employers continue to struggle with significant gender disparities, with men outnumbering women nearly 3-to-1 in degree-requiring STEM positions according to the National Science Board’s 2024 jobs report.

How STEM Identity Shapes Career Pathways

by Nathan Cole
AI ImpactEducation

Dirty Little Secrets Colleges May Not Be Sharing About AI Integration

As AI transforms higher education, colleges face pressure to implement technology while maintaining academic standards. Discover the critical questions parents and students should ask about AI policies, curriculum integration, and ethical considerations during college tours this season.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming higher education, yet many colleges remain surprisingly silent about their AI integration strategies during campus tours. With declining enrollment numbers putting pressure on admissions teams, institutions may be prioritizing recruitment over transparency about how AI is reshaping the academic experience. As families embark on college visits this season, understanding an institution’s approach to AI implementation becomes crucial for making informed decisions about educational investments.

The AI Infrastructure Gap in Higher Education

by Elisa Romero
AI ImpactEducationEnergy Policy

AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns US Losing AI Edge to China Due to University Funding Cuts

The “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton warns that political pressure on universities and reduced basic research funding could cost the United States its artificial intelligence advantage over China. Hinton’s appearance on Jon Stewart’s show highlighted how sustained investment in fundamental science drives AI innovation.

Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as the Godfather of AI, has issued a stark warning that the United States risks losing its artificial intelligence advantage to China due to political pressure and potential funding cuts to research universities. During a recent appearance on Jon Stewart’s “The Weekly Show,” the AI pioneer emphasized that sustained investment in basic research has been crucial to American technological leadership.

The Threat to America’s AI Leadership

by Rafael Mendes
AI ImpactEducation

AI Cheating Detection Systems Wrongly Accuse University Students

University students are being wrongly accused of AI-assisted cheating based on flawed detection systems. One nursing student waited six months to clear her name while her career prospects suffered, illustrating the human cost of automated academic integrity enforcement.

University students worldwide are facing false accusations of AI cheating based on unreliable detection systems, with Australian Catholic University at the center of a growing controversy that highlights the serious flaws in automated academic integrity enforcement. According to new reporting from Australia’s ABC News, the institution has been using artificial intelligence systems to detect cheating, resulting in numerous false positives that have derailed students’ academic careers and professional prospects.

The Human Cost of False AI Cheating Allegations

by Rafael Mendes
AI ImpactEducation

Dartmouth’s Evergreen AI Revolutionizes Student Wellness With Personalized Support

Dartmouth College has unveiled Evergreen, an AI-driven wellness platform developed by students to provide personalized behavioral health support. The system uses artificial intelligence to deliver real-time coaching while maintaining rigorous research protocols to measure effectiveness.

Dartmouth College is transforming student wellness support with the launch of Evergreen, an AI-driven platform that provides personalized behavioral health coaching while complementing traditional counseling services. Developed through a unique student-faculty collaboration, this innovative approach represents a significant shift from crisis intervention to continuous, proactive mental health support.

Evergreen AI Platform Design and Development

by Rafael Mendes