Miami Dade College has launched an extensive AI initiative, opening AI Centers at two campuses and offering various AI degree programs. The college's strategy began in 2021, training faculty to integrate AI into their courses, leading to the introduction of Florida's first bachelor's degree in applied AI. This initiative aims to equip over 125,000 students with essential AI skills for the evolving job market.
The college has partnered with tech companies like Amazon Web Services to enhance student learning through cloud computing resources. Additionally, AI tools are being utilized internally to improve productivity, such as using Microsoft's Copilot for administrative tasks. Miami Dade College is also focused on expanding AI education across community colleges nationwide, supported by a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
• Miami Dade College launched Florida's first bachelor's degree in applied AI.
• AI Centers provide resources for students to learn and develop AI applications.
AI is utilized in education to prepare students for future careers in various industries.
Generative AI tools are piloted to enhance productivity in administrative tasks at the college.
Cloud computing resources from Amazon Web Services support students in building and testing AI models.
Amazon Web Services provides cloud computing resources that enable students to practice AI model development.
Microsoft's Copilot is integrated into business applications to enhance productivity for faculty and staff.
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