Wiggling toward bio-inspired machine intelligence
Inspired by jellyfish and octopuses, PhD candidate Juncal Arbelaiz investigates the theoretical underpinnings that will enable systems to more efficiently adapt to their environments.
Sandi Miller | Department of Mathematics •
mit
Oct. 2, 2022 • ~8 min
Oct. 2, 2022 • ~8 min
Educators can help make STEM fields diverse – over 25 years, I've identified nudges that can encourage students to stay
Research shows underrepresented people in STEM studies thrive in learning environments that address their need to belong, feel competent and find meaning in their work.
Nilanjana Dasgupta, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, UMass Amherst •
conversation
Sept. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
Sept. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
Insects are plentiful and inexpensive. Even when children aren't attending school in person, they can learn from the encounters they have with insects outside.
Megan Ennes, Assistant Curator of Museum Education, University of Florida •
conversation
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~5 min
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~5 min
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