148. AI, Math, and the Next Big Thing at Penn

25 Oct 2024 • 58 min • EN
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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Dr. Robert Ghrist, the Andrea Mitchell University Professor of Electrical & Systems Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. Together, they explore Dr. Ghrist"s inspiring academic journey, cutting-edge research, and his deep involvement in higher education. 🚀 Key Takeaways: - From Cleveland to Penn: Dr. Ghrist shares his story of starting his academic career at the University of Toledo and how his path led him to his current role at Penn. - Pioneering Research in Topology: Dive into the fascinating world of topology, an abstract area of mathematics, and its real-world applications in fields like robotics, data science, and networks. - The Penn Integrates Knowledge Program (PIK): Discover Penn’s unique program designed to bridge disciplines, where Dr. Ghrist holds positions in both the Mathematics and Electrical & Systems Engineering departments. - Artificial Intelligence and Education: Learn about Penn’s new undergraduate degree in AI, its growing significance, and what the future holds for graduates in this field. - Research at Penn: Dr. Ghrist explains the research opportunities available for both undergraduate and graduate students, the importance of research grants, and how Penn integrates these experiences into student education. - ESAP Program: Explore Penn’s Engineering Summer Academy (ESAP), where high school students get hands-on experience in fields like AI, robotics, and nanoscience, preparing them for college and beyond. - Balancing Roles: As Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Ghrist talks about the challenges of managing academic and administrative duties while ensuring students succeed. 🎯 Whether you"re a prospective student or a parent seeking insights into higher education, this episode is packed with expert advice on navigating college life, research opportunities, and the evolving landscape of AI in education. 👉 Don’t miss out—like, share, and subscribe for more episodes on college admissions, academic research, and career success! 🌐 Follow us for updates: - Instagram: @collegeplanningnetwork - Facebook: College Planning Network #HigherEducation #CollegePlanning #CollegeKnowledgePodcast #AIinEducation #UniversityOfPennsylvania #ResearchOpportunities #STEM #Topology #UndergraduateEducation #StudentSuccess Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Visit us online: The College Knowledge Podcast Website Elite Collegiate Planning

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