TECH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) was awarded a $5.5 million training grant from U.S. Department of Labor to expand its degree and certificate programs in AI, data science, and automation. As part of its AI Certificate Program, GRCC recently launched an AI Incubator to integrate AI-driven technologies throughout GRCC and the community. Ferris State University’s (FSU) Center for Virtual Learning houses the university’s artificial intelligence, data science and analytics, software engineering, and other high-tech fields. The Center provides students with cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning in a digital environment. The university’s AI program is accredited by the National Security Agency and Department of Defense. Faculty and students from FSU’s AI Program recently developed two virtual AI “students” who will enroll in classes and participate in classroom activities alongside their peers. The project seeks to assess and understand how AI can be better positioned to aid in learning. The Blue Dot ecosystem at Grand Valley State University is an economic catalyst, integrating human ingenuity, technology, innovation, and public-private partnership to drive regional growth and inclusive prosperity. It raises the bar for: • Digital Literacy Among All Students • Exponential Expansion of Tech Talent for the Region • Translating Solutions & Research into Impact • The Creation of a New College of Computing: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia Davenport University is a leader in cybersecurity training in Greater Grand Rapids. The University was recognized by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2026. Davenport, in partnership with the Department of Defense, offers a Cyber Service Academy scholarship for undergraduate upperclassmen ($29,000) and graduate students ($34,000).
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TECH REPORT 2024
TECH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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