Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways.
AI Integration in Kummer College Courses
Kummer College at Missouri S&T is actively integrating AI into its curriculum to prepare students for an AI-driven future. A prime example is Dr. Daniel Reardon's Kummer Colloquium course, where Kummer Vanguard Scholars learn to create AI-powered avatars for marketing and business communication. The course emphasizes critical thinking about AI tools for storytelling and engaging audiences, with Dr. Reardon requiring students to use AI to augment their thinking effectively and ethically.
Data Centers in Missouri: Joining the Conversation
Missouri S&T plays a crucial role in statewide discussions on artificial intelligence, exemplified by Governor Mike Kehoe's recent forum on Data Centers and AI held at the university. Experts like Dr. Amaury Lendasse and Dr. Genda Chen presented 'Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers 101,' highlighting AI's current prevalence, its powerful nature as a tool, and the significant need for skilled workers to support the projected 50,000 jobs around data centers in the coming years. Dr. Lendasse stressed the importance of understanding AI, learning its basics, and guiding its regulations, underscoring the university's responsibility to develop students' AI competencies and ethical usage.
