Wright State Newsroom – Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio « Wright State University

Wright State University has secured a $2.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a project titled "Strengthening American Competitiveness with AI Education." This four-year initiative aims to bridge the AI literacy gap in underserved rural communities in Ohio and Kansas. By developing new curricula, providing educator training, and utilizing neurosymbolic AI tools, the program prepares students for a workforce increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.

The project is a cross-disciplinary effort involving Wright State's College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Health, Education and Human Services. Led by assistant professor Cogan Shimizu, the initiative also includes partnerships with Kansas State University and the University of Florida. The curriculum focuses on teaching students and educators not only how to use AI tools, but also how to understand their underlying mechanics, risks, and benefits to maintain competitiveness in the global economy.

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