This National Science Foundation (NSF) Computing and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Program grant (CFDA 47.070) for $1,940,249 was awarded to Miami Dade College on January 1, 2025. The project, titled "CUE-P: Artificial Intelligence Entry Pathways", is a partnership between Miami Dade College, Houston Community College, and Maricopa County Community College District to improve underrepresented students' access to artificial intelligence (AI) degrees at community colleges. The key products and services to be delivered include:
- Developing and disseminating an AI framework to engage and prepare high school students for two-year AI degree programs at community colleges.
- Establishing an AI teacher academy to train high school teachers on preparing underrepresented students for AI education and careers.
- Engaging underrepresented high school students in AI-related activities like camps and dual enrollment courses as entry pathways to community college AI programs.
- Implementing strategies to support underrepresented adult learners joining two-year AI programs at community colleges.
The project aims to increase participation and retention of Hispanic and minority students in AI fields through curriculum development, student support services, and partnerships with high schools and industry.
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