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Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, creating efficiencies and cutting-edge solutions for all industries. Within the educational field, AI is transforming the future of learning and teaching through intelligent tutoring systems, automated grading, adaptive learning platforms and..
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed the way we live, work and communicate. This digital transformation has connected people globally, but it has also increased digital inequity, leaving some groups out of the new digital economy. If we do not..
The terms “equity” and “equality” are often thought to be interchangeable, but their definitions and functions are actually different. Understanding the differences between equity vs. equality can help you know the right verbiage to use in conversations. Below, we differentiate..
News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health care, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality..
Everyone has their own perception of how they portray themselves and perform in the workplace. However, when it comes to men and women, it has been shown that women typically perceive themselves as less confident in the workplace than their..
Women have bravely traveled to space and made advancements in nuclear physics. Their work developed the foundation of computer programming and created treatments for infectious diseases. And, they have excelled in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. For decades,..
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many facets of our lives. Not only is it changing the way we write, travel and educate the next generation, its applications continue to expand into even more industries. These applications of AI in the..
Can you imagine a world where technologies can learn, make thoughtful decisions like humans and shop on behalf of them? This is becoming a reality with rapid developments in artificial intelligence. The future of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is reminiscent..
Technological advancements in recent decades have reshaped the fabric of our daily lives, changing the way we connect, learn, heal and transact. It has become so ingrained that we have come to expect technology and internet access to be readily..