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Youth explore careers, campus life through Sac State’s immersive Summer Youth Academies

Originally published July 1, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Hundreds of local seventh-through 12th graders are converging on Sacramento State’s campus this summer to attend the popular Summer Youth Academies, a series of weeklong, career-focused courses.  The annual academies, which are taught … Continue reading

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Sac State faculty explore how to redesign online courses to boost student confidence and success

Originally published Jan. 31, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications A group of Sacramento State professors is researching how to close equity gaps and improve success rates in online STEM courses. The team is redesigning several courses to see whether … Continue reading

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Donation will open new Mechanical Engineering opportunities and better prepare students for the workforce

Originally published Oct. 4, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State Mechanical Engineering students have a new way to experience hands-on learning. A recent equipment donation by Bosch Rexroth, an international engineering firm that specializes in factory automation, industrial and mobile hydraulics, … Continue reading

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Artificial intelligence experts share insights on the technology’s effects on education and society

Originally published March 14, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications A panel of artificial intelligence experts explored the impacts of generative AI on the economy, education and society during a recent event at Sacramento State aimed at highlighting the emerging … Continue reading

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Sac State President Wood announces formation of new artificial intelligence institute and its ‘czar’ as University moves to take lead in AI education

Originally published Dec. 14, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications President Luke Wood announced today that Sacramento State intends to become a leader in advancing the use and ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI). He said to attain that goal, … Continue reading

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$3 million National Science Foundation grant renews support for Sac State’s cybersecurity training

Originally published July 31, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications A well-established College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) cybersecurity workforce development program will continue for another five years with renewed funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The CyberCorps Scholarship … Continue reading

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New grant boosts Sac State training for area K-12 educators to teach computer science

Originally published April 20, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications As society rapidly adopts new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, understanding the science behind them is increasingly crucial. “We’re so reliant on (technology), and so, shouldn’t you have the power … Continue reading

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StingerStudio Makerspace provides access to high-end equipment, hands-on learning

Originally published March 3, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications A new venue at Sac State will offer artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators a place to transform their projects, designs, and ideas into reality. The StingerStudio Makerspace — on the first floor … Continue reading

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Tech Art Summit gives local underserved middle school students opportunity to showcase creativity, engineering skills

Originally published Dec. 6, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications As a small Christmas tree spun atop a gift-wrapped package, across the crowded room, a hand-crafted cutout of a palm and five fingers attached to a box swayed from side … Continue reading

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Sac State’s role in boosting cybersecurity training expands with new grant

Originally published Sept. 16, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications A new grant will support Sacramento State’s development of a program to train high school educators to teach the increasingly important discipline of cybersecurity. The $518,940 grant awarded by the National … Continue reading

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