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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Santa Clara University Launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Ethical, Industry-Ready AI Leaders
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santa Clara University's School of Engineering today announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program, designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in AI technologies while emphasizing ethical responsibility and real-world application. The program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2025. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and reshape our daily lives, the demand for professionals who can develop, implement, and manage AI systems has skyrocketed. Santa Clara University's MSAI program responds to this demand with a rigorous, hands-on curriculum and two tailored concentrations—Computer Science and Engineering (CSEN) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN)—to meet the needs of diverse student backgrounds and career goals. "Santa Clara's new MSAI program is a bold step forward in preparing the next generation of AI leaders," said Kendra Sharp, dean of the School of Engineering. "What sets our program apart are the software and hardware tracks, a deep integration of ethical training, and opportunities for AI practicums with Silicon Valley partners. Our graduates will leave with the technical skills and the values and vision to use AI for good." The CSEN concentration focuses on the computational, algorithmic, and software foundations of AI, which is ideal for students with backgrounds in computer science or software engineering. The ECEN concentration emphasizes hardware-oriented AI applications, including embedded systems, the Internet of Things, robotics, and AI chip design, for electrical and computer engineering students. A uniform curriculum structure across both concentrations includes: Essential fundamentals in mathematics, ethics, and professional development AI foundational courses covering machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning Advanced AI electives tailored to each concentration A culminating AI practicum involving real-world industry or research-based projects developed in collaboration with Silicon Valley partners. "Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and we must ensure it evolves responsibly," said Yi Fang, a computer science and engineering professor and director of SCU's Responsible AI initiative. "Through our MSAI program, students will gain technical mastery and a critical understanding of AI's societal impact. They will be empowered to create intelligent and trustworthy technologies." The MSAI program draws on the expertise and resources of Santa Clara's departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. It aligns closely with the University's Impact 2030 strategic plan, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and the ethical application of emerging technologies. Graduates of the MSAI program will be uniquely positioned to drive innovation in AI-powered industries, including healthcare, transportation, energy, finance, semiconductors, and more, while upholding the Jesuit values of social responsibility and the common good. For more information about the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, visit About Santa Clara University's School of Engineering Santa Clara University's School of Engineering, established in 1912, inspires and develops engineering leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion—entrepreneurial thinkers who will build a more just, humane, and sustainable world. Offering a range of degree programs and situated in Silicon Valley, the School serves as a vibrant hub for research, innovation, and collaboration with industry leaders. About Santa Clara University Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University sits in the heart of Silicon Valley—the world's most innovative and entrepreneurial region. The University's stunningly landscaped 106-acre campus is home to the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Ranked among the top 15 percent of national universities by U.S. News & World Report, SCU has among the best four-year graduation rates in the nation and is rated by PayScale in the top 1 percent of universities with the highest-paid graduates. SCU has produced an elite number of Fulbright Scholars, as well as four Rhodes Scholars. With undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, and graduate programs in six disciplines, the curriculum blends high-tech innovation with social consciousness grounded in the tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education. For more information, see View source version on Contacts Media Contact Lisa Robinson | SCU Media Communications | lrobinson2@ | 408-551-3601 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Santa Clara University Launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Ethical, Industry-Ready AI Leaders
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santa Clara University's School of Engineering today announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program, designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in AI technologies while emphasizing ethical responsibility and real-world application. The program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2025. 'Santa Clara's new MSAI program is a bold step forward in preparing the next generation of AI leaders,' said Kendra Sharp, dean of the School of Engineering. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and reshape our daily lives, the demand for professionals who can develop, implement, and manage AI systems has skyrocketed. Santa Clara University's MSAI program responds to this demand with a rigorous, hands-on curriculum and two tailored concentrations—Computer Science and Engineering (CSEN) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN)—to meet the needs of diverse student backgrounds and career goals. 'Santa Clara's new MSAI program is a bold step forward in preparing the next generation of AI leaders,' said Kendra Sharp, dean of the School of Engineering. 'What sets our program apart are the software and hardware tracks, a deep integration of ethical training, and opportunities for AI practicums with Silicon Valley partners. Our graduates will leave with the technical skills and the values and vision to use AI for good.' The CSEN concentration focuses on the computational, algorithmic, and software foundations of AI, which is ideal for students with backgrounds in computer science or software engineering. The ECEN concentration emphasizes hardware-oriented AI applications, including embedded systems, the Internet of Things, robotics, and AI chip design, for electrical and computer engineering students. A uniform curriculum structure across both concentrations includes: Essential fundamentals in mathematics, ethics, and professional development AI foundational courses covering machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning Advanced AI electives tailored to each concentration A culminating AI practicum involving real-world industry or research-based projects developed in collaboration with Silicon Valley partners. 'Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and we must ensure it evolves responsibly,' said Yi Fang, a computer science and engineering professor and director of SCU's Responsible AI initiative. 'Through our MSAI program, students will gain technical mastery and a critical understanding of AI's societal impact. They will be empowered to create intelligent and trustworthy technologies.' The MSAI program draws on the expertise and resources of Santa Clara's departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. It aligns closely with the University's Impact 2030 strategic plan, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and the ethical application of emerging technologies. Graduates of the MSAI program will be uniquely positioned to drive innovation in AI-powered industries, including healthcare, transportation, energy, finance, semiconductors, and more, while upholding the Jesuit values of social responsibility and the common good. For more information about the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, visit About Santa Clara University's School of Engineering Santa Clara University's School of Engineering, established in 1912, inspires and develops engineering leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion—entrepreneurial thinkers who will build a more just, humane, and sustainable world. Offering a range of degree programs and situated in Silicon Valley, the School serves as a vibrant hub for research, innovation, and collaboration with industry leaders. About Santa Clara University Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University sits in the heart of Silicon Valley—the world's most innovative and entrepreneurial region. The University's stunningly landscaped 106-acre campus is home to the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Ranked among the top 15 percent of national universities by U.S. News & World Report, SCU has among the best four-year graduation rates in the nation and is rated by PayScale in the top 1 percent of universities with the highest-paid graduates. SCU has produced an elite number of Fulbright Scholars, as well as four Rhodes Scholars. With undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, and graduate programs in six disciplines, the curriculum blends high-tech innovation with social consciousness grounded in the tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education. For more information, see
Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Santa Clara University's Crazy Idea of Human Sexuality
Santa Clara, Calif. I'm a graduate student in marriage and family therapy at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit institution. Recently, I walked out of class. Prof. Chongzheng Wei had just played a video of a female 'influencer' engaging in sexual bondage activity. When the lights came up, the professor smiled and asked if we wanted to try it ourselves. Maybe it was a crass joke to break the tension, but I didn't want to find out if a live demonstration was next.
South China Morning Post
02-06-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
A stroke at 21? How this survivor recovered and now empowers others
Molly Buccola ran the Los Angeles marathon during the spring of her senior year at Santa Clara University, in the US state of California. The next month, she and her boyfriend enjoyed a fun Sunday riding around on bikes they borrowed from Buccola's sister, who lived nearby. The next morning, Buccola did not feel up to her usual 6am run, and she slept through class. When her roommate got home that afternoon, Buccola was still in bed. She roused Buccola, who started speaking incomprehensibly. Her left side was weak and she needed help getting to the bathroom. The roommate called Buccola's then boyfriend to let him know what was going on, and he called her sister. In the emergency room, Buccola lost consciousness. By her side, her sister teared up as she phoned their parents, who live in Oregon. A neurologist who saw Buccola recognised the signs of a type of stroke known as venous sinus thrombosis. Photo: Shutterstock At the hospital, doctors were not sure what had happened to Molly, who was 21 and otherwise healthy. Their initial wave of tests did not provide any answers.
Mint
31-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Why this stock market makes so many of us want to scream
Most investors have felt FOMO, fear of missing out. Nowadays, many are feeling the opposite. In April, turmoil over President Trump's tariffs drove U.S. stocks down 12% in four days. Some investors bailed out, worried Trump's policies would overturn decades of agreements that helped global trade thrive. Others had gotten out even earlier, either in advance of the second Trump presidency or because they thought back-to-back double-digit annual gains, like those U.S. stocks earned in 2023 and 2024, weren't sustainable. Now, markets have erased April's losses after Trump backtracked on several tariffs and a court decision Wednesday cast doubt over his trade-war plan. That hasw many people wondering if they should be more fully invested. Their paralyzing dilemma: They aren't sure when or how to do that. 'I don't have FOMO," says Michael McCowin, an investor in Madison, Wis. 'I have FOGI: fear of getting in." In his individual retirement account, where he does most of his investing, McCowin got out of stocks by early last year, as the S&P 500's return of 26.3% in 2023 was followed by nearly an 11% gain in just the first quarter of 2024. Feeling FOGI can make you feel like an old fogey even if you're nowhere near McCowin's age of 86. McCowin is a former chief investment officer at Wisconsin's pension board, which manages the retirement assets of public employees in the state. So he isn't a naive or impulsive investor. But, he says, his FOGI is a strong 'gut feel." What, specifically, is McCowin afraid of? 'Getting in too early," he says, before the market hits bottom. 'I probably went too far by going all to cash," he adds. 'I do believe we're on the cusp of what could be a very significant downturn, and if that happens I'll be prepared for it. And if it doesn't, I'm collecting 4% to 4.5% [on cash] and that's more than enough for me." McCowin emphasizes that he would never advise his grandchildren to do what he did, as they have decades of wage-earning ahead of them to help cushion market crashes. And I don't think his moves are advisable for most people. But his FOGI does remind us that investors often forget to ask: What am I afraid of? A shift like McCowin's is 'not about mitigating risk, it's about mitigating regret," says Meir Statman, a finance professor at Santa Clara University who studies the psychology of investing. 'The fear of getting back in is the fear of feeling really stupid," says Statman. If the market goes up before you get back in, 'you'll have to buy stocks back at a higher price and say, 'God, why did I ever sell?'" If it goes down after you get back in, you'll kick yourself over that, too. Let's put the market's recent moves in longer-term perspective. Since the end of World War II, the S&P 500 has lost between 5% and 10% 63 times, and it has dropped between 10% and 20% 25 times, according to Sam Stovall of CFRA, an investment-research firm. It's gone down at least 20% 14 times; three of those were epic losses of 40% or more. In the worst declines of at least 40%, the downdrafts lasted an average of 23 months, and stocks took an average of 58 months—just under five years—to gain back their losses in full. (These figures don't include the reinvestment of dividends, which would have shortened the recovery times.) One advantage of April's turbulence is that it's so fresh in your mind, it's hard to kid yourself about what you believed a few weeks ago. Hindsight bias, the human tendency to believe that our past predictions were much more accurate than they turned out to be, fools investors all the time. This time, though, you can probably admit it: Those first few days, as Trump slapped huge tariffs on the rest of the world and markets reeled, you leaped to the conclusion that the global economy had been irreversibly disrupted. Like most investors, you probably underestimated how resilient and adaptable people, companies, markets and governments are. The other advantage of the market's April stumble was that it happened so fast. In four epic weeks, stocks plunged, then bounced back. For all the S&P 500's heaving around, it's up 1% in 2025. So you can't feel the fear of getting in if you never had time to get out. That's a blessing, because market timing is much harder than it seems. As John Montgomery, founder of Bridgeway Capital Management in Houston, points out, getting out of stocks before a crash is only a fraction of what you need to do as a successful market timer. You have to be right about your economic forecast, when it will begin to take hold and when it will end. You also have to be correct about when and how the stock market, interest rates and other variables will respond. 'You have at least four opportunities to get it wrong," says Montgomery, and 'if you're off by only a couple of months, that can destroy any chances of making money." If, like McCowin, you did get out, then the best way to overcome your FOGI is by taking baby steps. Set up an automatic investment plan to transfer a fixed amount of money from your bank or other cash holdings into a stock fund or brokerage account. Spread these transfers out in equal monthly increments over at least a year. That should reduce your fears of buying back all your stocks at a higher price than you sold them for, or of buying too much right before a crash. What's more, you reduce the risk of being tempted to think you know exactly when to get back in. Write to Jason Zweig at intelligentinvestor@
