Published inAbout WorkApproaching Professional Reskilling Like We Approach Technology Transfer in UniversitiesI explore how universities learned to take ideas developed by their faculty and turn them into valued products and services, something…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Published inAbout WorkCan Universities Prepare People for the Future of Work?Alan Lesgold and Michael Bridges, August 14, 2023Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
The Second Tower of BabelA side effect of generative AI could be further fractionation of our society.May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
Personal Skills AdvisorsUniversities must do more to respond to the increased need for agile lifelong education and the difficulties people face in deciding what…Apr 28, 20232Apr 28, 20232
Published inAbout WorkStandardized Tests: What We Learn from GPT-4Standardized tests are used to screen applicants for work training programs and colleges; they also are used for licensure for many roles…Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Published inAbout WorkToward a New Hidden CurriculumMore than thirty years ago, Philip Jackson observed that schools have a “hidden curriculum” designed to prepare students for productive…Mar 1, 20222Mar 1, 20222
Published inAbout WorkAre Schools Preparing Our Children for Life?Lack of basic education seriously hampers a person’s ability to have a decent life and precludes employment that can provide a livable…Dec 17, 2021Dec 17, 2021
Published inAbout WorkAbout Work — Introducing OurselvesA Periodic Blog Moderated by Lia DiBello, Alan Lesgold, and Steve RederNov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
A Human Not Easily Replaced by a Computer Was Born 100 Years Ago TodayDad combined deep learning with strong symbolic reasoning. Is simulating him successfully a better approach than Turing’s test?Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021
Allowing Everyone a Chance at the American DreamThe story of Joseph’s dreams reminds us that we need to make changes so that everyone has a chance at the American Dream.Dec 13, 2020Dec 13, 2020