VIRTUAL EVENT
Futures Forum on Learning
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The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted education, with school closures affecting students, teachers, and communities around the world. In the face of uncertainty about COVID-19’s continued impact on school reopenings, Schmidt Futures is accelerating the rate of innovation and improvement to digital learning tools, in an effort to make online learning approaches more affordable and accessible.
Next week, Schmidt Futures will engage stakeholders, leaders, and educators in a discussion about the most critical issues facing education. Join the virtual event on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, to be part of the global conversation and learn more about a new Tools Competition with up to $1 million in awards for innovative solutions to mitigate learning loss.
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ESSENTIAL READING
What will it take to safely reopen schools?
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The baseline requirements for reopening colleges and universities are similar to those for reopening K-12 schools: The U.S. must contain the virus before students and faculty can safely return to campus. With confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and deaths on the rise in many regions, the fall semester is far from certain.
This month, CovidX has been exploring the known factors, the tradeoffs, and the path forward for K-12 schools and higher education.
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ICYMI
Rural Tech Project information session
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Education launched the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance rural technology education and prepare students for the careers of today and tomorrow. The Department invites high schools and local educational agencies to propose technology education programs that use competency-based distance learning.
By advancing technology skills development, rural communities can help their students prepare for rewarding career opportunities. This open innovation challenge, designed and produced by Luminary Labs, will empower educators with resources to create technology education programs that are customized for their students and local needs.
Eligible schools and local education agencies must submit proposals by October 8. Learn more on the Rural Tech Project website and register to attend the virtual information session on Tuesday, July 21.
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Digital Promise conducted a national survey of more than 1,000 undergraduates about the “suddenly online” learning experience.
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Facing increased costs and budget shortfalls, both K-12 schools and universities are turning to layoffs.
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Will outdoor classrooms make a comeback?
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As cities like New York emerge from coronavirus lockdown, urbanists are offering renewed visions for a future without cars.
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South Korea’s Digital New Deal aims to spur economic growth and innovation in technologies such as 5G, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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KidneyX will announce winners of the Redesign Dialysis Phase 2 prize competition at the Virtual KidneyX Summit on Wednesday. Join the virtual event to see the winners present their solutions, hear from inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, and learn about upcoming KidneyX prize competitions.
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The Day One Project is launching a new series of biweekly conversations about science and technology policy. The first event is Tuesday, July 21.
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Cool jobs & opportunities
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The American Medical Association is hiring a Director, Market Intelligence in Chicago.
The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University is searching for an Unlocking Local Data Fellow to work remotely.
Human Ventures’ Humans in the Wild incubator program is recruiting a second cohort, supporting entrepreneurs focused on the future of work. Apply by September 2.
The COVID-19 Response Challenge, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transit Innovation Partnership, “calls for technologies and approaches that help to make New York's public transportation system safer, healthier, and more responsive to customer and workforce needs.” Apply by July 30.
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