Future U Podcast

In this Future U Podcast episode, hosts draw fascinating parallels between the CHIPS Act and transformative policies of the past. Learn how community colleges are becoming key players in revitalizing American manufacturing and technology. Discover how the act is fostering unprecedented collaboration between education and industry. Hear about the emergence of new tech hubs across the US and the ecosystem approach needed for success. This episode offers a compelling perspective on the future of innovation and education that you won't want to miss. #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

Explore the wide-ranging impacts of the CHIPS Act in this Future U Podcast episode. Discover how Micron's expansion is reshaping local job markets and learn about their "K through career" approach to workforce development. Hear from CWI Board Chair Molly Lenti about preparing for ripple effects across industries. The episode also delves into the global context of the semiconductor industry and its implications for higher education. Gain valuable insights into how the CHIPS Act is transforming not just US industries, but global tech education. #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

The latest Future U Podcast episode spotlights the groundbreaking partnership between the College of Western Idaho (CWI) and Micron. Dive into CWI's innovative mechatronics program and hear from program lead Robert Novak about preparing students for the future of manufacturing. Learn how CWI is not only serving its local community but also helping other institutions nationwide adapt to the chip industry's needs. This episode offers a compelling case study in industry-education collaboration that you won't want to miss. #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

Tune in to Future U Podcast for an in-depth look at how the CHIPS Act aims to foster inclusive economic growth. Hear Commerce Secretary Raimondo's vision for creating opportunities for Americans from all backgrounds. Learn about the National Science Foundation's new Regional Innovation Engines program and its potential to create tech hubs across the country. Discover how $60 million in every CHIPS Act grant is dedicated to workforce development. This episode offers crucial insights into the democratization of the innovation economy. #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

The new Future U Podcast episode explores the far-reaching impacts of the CHIPS Act on higher education. Hear from Shalin Jyotishi about how the act creates opportunities for institutions at all levels, from community colleges to research universities. Learn about the act's goal to produce 30% of global chip supply in the US within a decade and the 115,000 new jobs it's expected to create. Discover how higher education institutions are adapting to prepare students for this new landscape. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of tech education. #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

Discover how the CHIPS and Science Act is reshaping US tech policy and higher education in the latest Future U Podcast episode. Hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo draw compelling parallels between this act and the Sputnik moment of 1957. Learn about the $280 billion investment aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor production and its implications for industries beyond chips. As Michael Horn notes, "The Sputnik moment during the pandemic was the perceived lack of microchips." Tune in to understand how this act is shaping America's technological future. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/4fDqv9i Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

Discover the transformative impact of the CHIPS Act on higher education and the tech industry in the latest Future U Podcast episode. This episode explores how this $280 billion investment is reshaping workforce development, fostering industry-education partnerships, and creating new tech hubs across the US. From community colleges to research universities, learn how institutions are adapting to prepare students for the future of manufacturing and technology. A must-listen for educators, industry leaders, and policymakers interested in the future of #HigherEd and innovation. https://bit.ly/3ON0I2s Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ascendium's Education Philanthropy

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The future of #HigherEd tech centers on AI impact, measuring tech success, and balancing innovation with core mission. Nicole Pollard anticipates discussions on AI's influence on internal processes and ethics. Dave Weil questions if tech will live up to its promise. How is your institution preparing for these future challenges while maintaining focus on its fundamental educational purpose? https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp

#HigherEd faces declining public perception of its value. Nicole Pollard emphasizes modernizing operations: "We are preparing students for the future. But oftentimes, if you came and looked at how we actually operate, it's like it's 1992." How is your institution addressing affordability, outcomes, and operational efficiency to demonstrate and enhance its value proposition? https://lnkd.in/eq6A8DXp