AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Tech Procurement: Joshua ISD approved Typesy’s K-12 typing and keyboarding curriculum as a technology vendor option through Aug. 2028, aiming to close a skills gap as classrooms rely more on devices. Forensics & Public STEM: AFP and Questacon team up for National Science Week with hands-on crime-solving activities like fingerprinting and facial identification. Mobile Makerspaces: CMI2’s “Tinker Tank” brings a trailer-based makerspace—3D printing, drone simulation, robotics kits—to STEM students across five counties. Cyber Safety for Schools: Security experts warn that phishing and AI-enabled impersonation are increasingly targeting minors, including attacks on school portal logins. AI & Student Anxiety: TaiwanPlus highlights computer science students’ worries about AI’s impact on future prospects. STEM Scholarships: CSIRO backs an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Energy Transition scholarship program with $1.5M to fund STEM pathways. Energy Policy Gap: South Africa’s plan for retiring coal largely overlooks concentrating solar power, despite strong direct-sun potential. Healthcare Tech: CMS launches QualTech to find digital and AI tools that improve health outcomes, with submissions due Sept. 4. Autonomous Transit: Waymo nears Denver launch with its latest driver tech and safety-focused claims.
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