Tag: stem education

Elon Musk’s pre-school ‘Ad Astra’ set to open in 2025 (Image via adastraschool.org) Elon Musk rethinks education: Elon Musk, renowned for his groundbreaking ventures in technology and space exploration, is now turning his attention to education. His latest initiative, Ad Astra, a private Montessori-inspired preschool located outside Bastrop, Texas, seeks to redefine the way children learn in the United States. A hands-on, STEM-centered approach Ad Astra’s philosophy revolves around hands-on, project-based learning, with a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). According to its website, the school encourages children to explore, experiment, and solve real-world problems. By fostering ... Read more

In a world where technology and globalization are transforming how we learn and work, the question looms: How do we prepare students for a future we can barely predict? Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s recent Destination Survey and its innovative initiatives in India offer a data-rich lens into this challenge, uncovering critical trends in global education and efforts to equip learners with future-ready skills. Evolving Trends in Global Education Cambridge’s Destination Survey 2023, drawing from responses from 372 schools across 160 countries, reveals key shifts in student aspirations. Among its findings, 92% of Cambridge students progressed to university in 2023, ... Read more

IIT Madras Launches BTech Programme in AI and Data Analytics New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the launch of its first BTech program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics starting from the academic year 2024-25. According to officials from IIT Madras, the course will have 50 seats, and admissions will be based on the JEE entrance examination. The program will emphasize math fundamentals, data science, AI and machine learning foundations, application development, and responsible design. BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, admission on JEE Advanced score Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics Course ... Read more

BHUBANESWAR: “Today we put the foundation of a new Konark Temple that is IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park’s new initiative,” said Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan drawing parallels to the historic Konark Temple while launching ‘100 Cube Start-up initiative’ at IIT Bhubaneswar here on Sunday.“Hundreds of years ago, Konark Sun Temple was a reflection of our society’s collective ‘object of human pursuit’ (purushartha).I completely believe that our higher educational institutions will find out the solution to the world’s problems. The 100 CUBE is a small part of it,” he said while emphasizing Odisha’s rich history of innovation evident in ... Read more