Press Release: DataEthics4All partners with Miami Dade College for the STEAM in AI Movement
We are proud to announce and welcome Miami Dade College as the newest DataEthics4All’s official STEAM in AI Partner!
“The collaboration with DataEthics4All will allow MDC students to become well-rounded professionals in AI. We are excited to bring these resources to our students through the coming AI Centers at MDC.” Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships.
Miami Dade College is the most diverse institution in the nation. There are 167 nations and 63 languages represented in its student body. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree pathways including associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and apprenticeships. Baccalaureate degree offerings include biological sciences, engineering, data analytics, information systems technology, education, public safety, supervision and management, nursing, physician assistant studies, film and others. MDC is the recipient of many top national awards including the Aspen Prize. As Democracy’s College, MDC changes lives through accessible, high quality-teaching and learning experiences. It is the home of the Miami Culinary Institute, the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex, the Miami Fashion Institute, the Eig-Watson School of Aviation, The Idea Center, the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas, the Cloud Computing Center, the Center for Learning, Innovation and Simulation, the School for Advanced Studies, and the New World School of the Arts, to name a few of its most innovative programs.
MDC has been named among the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since the program’s inception. The College embraces its responsibility to serve as an economic, cultural, and civic leader for the advancement of our diverse global community. Its alumni and employees contribute more than $3 billion annually to the local economy, and MDC graduates occupy top leadership positions in every major industry. MDC is renowned for its rich cultural programming. It is the home of the Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower, the Tower Theater, Dyer Building, Koubek Center Mansion and Gardens, MDC Live Arts, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, the Museum of Art and Design, a sculpture park and a large campus art gallery and theater system. MDC has admitted more than 2,000,000 students and counting, since it opened its doors in 1960, and more than 100,000 students are currently enrolled.
“Our students will have access to a vibrant community; they will have the possibility to share with peers with similar interests and passions about AI. This partnership will strengthen MDC endeavors to create new opportunities for learning the skills of the future”, Anabel Mederos, Artificial Intelligence for All, Grant Project Manager at Miami Dade College.
The traditional definition of STEAM includes subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Great linear paths to careers in Artificial Intelligence. But today, there are also nonlinear STEAM Paths that can lead to careers in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Since DataEthics4All is on a Mission to break down barriers of entry to tech, build diversity, inclusion and equity in Tech through a grassroots approach, DataEthics4All’s STEAM in AIᵀᴹ also includes Sociology, Technical Education in AI, Ethics, Analytics and Mentoring.
DataEthics4All hopes that the unique 10 Pillars of this Program such as Free STEM Tutoring, Career Mentoring, Project based career mentoring, Career Counseling, Essay Reviews for College Applications, help with College Applications, Career Technical Education, Internships, access to a global Community of Tech and Social Impact Leaders, Networking Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities and an Opportunity to earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award will bring the much needed STEAM in AI through this Movement!!
“I’m pleased to announce the latest partnership between DataEthics4Allᵀᴹ and Miami Dade College for our STEAM in AI Movement and be given an opportunity to help support 100,000 students of Miami Dade in Career Mentoring, finding new Tech Jobs, Internships, Leadership opportunities and in earning the Presidential Volunteer Service Award!!” Shilpi Agarwal, Founder and CEO, DataEthics4All Foundation.