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Nelms Institute in the News: Make AI literacy a foundational element of your course design

September 15, 2026

With AI becoming commonplace in nearly every industry, educators need to intentionally integrate AI into the learning process. Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, PhD recently co-authored an article published in Times Higher Education that explores how implementing AI into courses responsibly can support teaching, learning, research and the future workforce in meaningful ways.  The role of the instructor has changed. […]

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Nelms Institute in the News: UF is Leading the Charge in AI Curriculum

September 10, 2026

The University of Florida has been incorporating AI into its curriculum since 2022, before ChatGPT’s arrival. The university said it aims to teach students how to apply the tech across all disciplines professionally and in their coursework, not just technical ones. The school now offers more than 200 AI courses, such as on AI basics and […]

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New $1.5M NSF Project Addresses Engineering Workforce Need Through Hands-On Microelectronics and AI Education in High Schools

March 28, 2025

A new project, funded by the NSF Discovery Research PreK-12 program, will focus on engaging high school students in integrated computer science and engineering through hands-on experiences with microelectronics and artificial intelligence. This approach will pioneer a hardware-focused approach to AI education in K-12 classrooms. Warren B. Nelms Institute researchers Dr. Pasha Antonenko, Dr. Swarup […]

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