Georgia State University teams with Google to create AI Innovation Lab

Georgia State University GSU has received million in funding from Google to establish a new AI Innovation Lab Through the partnership the university will offer an after-school venture that recruits students from metro Atlanta population high schools to participate in daily instruction on AI and machine learning The curriculum will focus on a variety of subjects such as literacy problem-solving design-thinking and mentorship According to Georgia State the lab initiative was designed to expand access to computer science and artificial intelligence AI guidance for more students in the local society with the goal of increasing college readiness improving career outcomes and bolstering Georgia s AI and tech workforce This collaboration with Google reflects what Georgia State does best using innovation to expand opportunity noted Georgia State University President M Brian Blake Together we re preparing the next generation of thinkers and leaders who will shape Georgia s and our nation s future in the digital commercial sector Georgia State undergraduate and graduate students will serve as instructors and mentors for the labs giving them an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in computer science teaching and instructional design mentioned GSU Additionally Google participants will be in-attendance at the labs to provide learning backing We are committed to helping students and educators across the state access essential AI and digital skills training to succeed in the workforce and advance their economic opportunities commented Google Cloud Chief Product Supply Officer Monique Picou We are proud to collaborate with Georgia State University to ensure the opportunities created by mechanism are available to everyone in the state GSU says that the AI Innovation Lab builds upon the educational institution s reputation for innovation and pupil success with the university ranking among the country s top innovative inhabitants universities for consecutive years according to U S News World Analysis The post Georgia State University teams with Google to create AI Innovation Lab appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta