IU partnership to focus on AI-driven autonomous racing

The first professional autonomous racing franchise, CODE19 Racing Inc., will partner with Indiana University to put on the global self-driving car competition. CODE19 said on its website it aims to design a program that can race similar to a person "spearheading bleeding-edge advancements in the realm of AI."... Read More

Computer science department established at IU Indy

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will create a new computer science department with specializations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, ethics and social impact of technology and entrepreneurship and innovation.... Read More

Hoosier STEM Academy awarded $700K to train teachers

The Hoosier STEM Academy — a partnership between Ball State, IUPUI and Purdue — will use its newly awarded STEM Teacher Recruitment Grant to support its fellows and teachers programs, which offers stipends for those looking to become STEM-certified teachers.... Read More

Indianapolis coding school Kenzie Academy to close

Indianapolis-based Kenzie Academy, founded in 2017 to offer non-degree programs in coding, cybersecurity and other technology skills, is headed for closure. A spokesperson said 104 Kenzie employees have lost their jobs because of the pending shutdown.... Read More

USI awarded $500K for STEM programs

The Indiana Commission of Higher Education has awarded two grants totaling $528,000 to the University of Southern Indiana. The university's Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education plans to use the funding to improve the quality of STEM instruction.... Read More

Marian marks opening of new engineering building

After over two years of construction, Marian University officially has an engineering school on its Indianapolis campus. Gov. Eric Holcomb joined university representatives to cut the ribbon on the more than $45 million E.S. Witchger School of Engineering.... Read More