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Humane Ingenuity 46: Can Engineered Writing Ever Be Great?

Dan Cohen

As we await the next generation of engineered writing, of tools like ChatGPT that are based on large language models (LLMs), it is worth pondering whether they will ever create truly great and unique prose, rather than the plausible-sounding mimicry they are currently known for.

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UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors

The Berkeley Blog

Kazerooni, a leading expert in robotics and human-machine systems, is known for creating medical exoskeletons that have allowed those who have been paralyzed to stand and walk. The post UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Engineering a Path for the Forgotten: Meet the Professor Transforming Transportation Access - Dr. Kyung "Kate" Hyun

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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AI and Student Recruitment: Bridging Technology and Human Connection 

Liaison International

However, the key lies in leveraging AI to augment human effort, not replace it. Enhancing the Student Journey with AI AI in the Exploration Phase Most prospective students begin their college search online, making search engines a critical touchpoint. Over-reliance on AI-generated text can harm visibility and credibility.

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A Novel Approach to Intro Engineering

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 2 minutes The new first edition of Discovering Engineering Design in the 21st Century: An Activities-Based Approach is a practical and applied introduction to the engineering needs of todays world. The author focuses on applying engineering principles to real-world design and problem analysis.

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Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk?

The Berkeley Blog

Human breast milk contains a unique blend of prebiotic sugars that are tricky to replicate in commercial infant formula. The post Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk? New research shows that plants may be the perfect manufacturers. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. After all, the humanities are frequently characterized as being in crisis and, since 2008, have suffered massive hemorrhaging in the numbers of new majors. To put it simply, an applied humanities approach is needed in STEM education.