AI institute led by UC San Diego lands $20 million grant
A new research institute led by UC San Diego has been awarded $20 million from the National Science Foundation to pursue breakthroughs in artificial intelligence across a wide swath of industries, such as cyber infrastructure, health care, education, semiconductor design, agriculture and communications networks.
The grant announced July 29 was part of $220 million that the NSF invested in 11 artificial intelligence research institutes across the country after a 10-month competition. The funding will be provided over the next five years.
TILOS. Its work will center on how artificial intelligence can drive lower costs, faster roll-outs, improved energy efficiency and other benefits.
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Sally Ride to be honored on coin
The U.S. Mint announced that late La Jolla resident and astronaut Sally Ride and late writer Maya Angelou will be the first two women honored on coins issued under the American Women Quarters Program.
“Sally would be so moved by this great honor,” said Tam O’Shaughnessy, Ride’s life partner and co-founder of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego Extension. “It’s especially fitting that it comes during the 20th-anniversary celebration for Sally Ride Science. This tribute reflects Sally’s legacy not only as a trailblazing astronaut but also as a champion of diversity and inclusion in STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] fields.”