The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has joined a group, focused on increasing the number of AI professionals across the country.
MCCCD is joining the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium, which will receive $2.8 million in funding from the National Science Foundation to develop and implement AI courses, certificates and degree programs.
In a statement, district officials said as the field of AI is rapidly transforming industries and society, there’s a critical shortage of skilled AI professionals who can apply AI solutions to real-world problems.
There’s also a scarcity of two-year colleges offering AI programs with qualified instructors.
To address this gap, the consortium will serve as a national reference for AI education and support for community colleges.
Pending approval, MCCCD plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in fall 2025.
-
Denise Birdwell has entered a plea agreement with a misdemeanor charge in a case brought against her by Arizona. -
Schools across the Valley saw a wave of threats last week, following the shooting at a Georgia high school. Although the threats were not credible, Valley schools alerted parents and some students. Jason Yeager, director of safety operations at Dysart Unified School District, joined The Show to discuss their protocol when they receive a threat. -
While the number of women in STEM is gradually increasing, they are still far outnumbered by men in the field. An initiative out of a Scottsdale high school is seeking to boost those numbers. -
The company and product reviewer used government data, test scores and other metrics to rank all 50 states and Washington, D.C. -
Chronic absenteeism has increased in schools in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. A local organization is working with cities and communities to improve messaging around the issue.
