AICTE partners with Jio Institute for faculty development programme on AI, data science
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Friday announced its partnership with Jio Institute for a faculty development programme on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The partnership aims to upskill and reskill faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions.
It will also explore emerging opportunities within the technological landscape. Jio Institute will serve as the host institution for the five-day residential programme which will be inaugurated on August 21, 2023, by TG Sitharam, chairman, AICTE.
The collaborative initiative aims to empower academic leaders and senior faculty members with a deep understanding of AI and data science while also emphasizing on the ethical considerations of utilizing AI tools for immersive learning. The programme will provide intensive training to 40 selected AICTE members.
«This partnership with Jio Institute exemplifies our commitment to nurturing cutting-edge education that equips our Faculty members for future challenges. It enables us to provide educators with the necessary skills to navigate intricate educational landscapes, thereby emphasizing our resolve towards academic excellence,» said chairman Sitharaman.
The programme will be delivered by a distinguished line-up of experts and educators including G Ravichandran, Ravee Chittoor, and Nilay Yajnik from Jio Institute, as well as Shailesh Kumar (AI COE, Jio), Vishnuprasad Nagadevara (Former Dean, IIM Bangalore), Larry Birnbaum (North-western University USA), Jayen Thakker (ex-Tableau and IBM), and Prasad Joshi (AI COE, Jio). The programme will culminate on August 25 with an enlightening discussion on the application of AI in arts and heritage, followed by a visit to the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
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