Bowling Green State University has signed a collaboration agreement with two Ohio -based companies to start offering a baccalaureate program in artificial intelligence.
Bowling Green, Ohio – The leaders of Bowling Green State University met two companies based in Ohio on Tuesday for a signature ceremony to offer possibilities of artificial intelligence and smart technology programs on the campus.
Kata solution LLC in Powell and IoTCO In Cincinnati, the two offer services to help companies in the industries in which a student can enter after having graduated.
The signing of this memorandum of understanding will establish a collaborative relationship with these companies and the university to allow students to pursue new experiences and opportunities that are not available before, and to support the advanced manufacturing industry within the State, in particular by integrating the technologies of AI and industry 4.0.
Industry 4.0 is also known as the fourth industrial revolution, describing significant changes to the global supply network, increasing the automation and use of AI in the manufacture and internet of objects, which means advanced technologies that connect and exchange data with other systems or devices.
“We want to constantly push and try new things,” said BGSU president Rodney Rogers. “Because what we know about the future is that it will be different from the present. So we have to kiss the future and the way technology changes.”
If the Board of Directors goes ahead in this Agreement, Rogers said that BGSU will have one of the first baccalaureate programs in artificial intelligence.
Wael Mokhtar, dean of BGSU from the College of Engineering and Innovation, wants to constitute careers in this partnership, not only providing education in real world scenarios before obtaining the diploma, but also to keep the talent that these students exhibit in Ohio companies.
“With those who have undertaken to provide solutions, allow this vision of:” How can I make downtime near zero, near zero faults, almost zero waste in my operation? “”, CEO of IoTco, said Mo Abuali. “It is a question of maximizing availability, maximizing quality, maximizing work efficiency, maximizing energy consumption. This is equivalent to a return on investment for manufacturers.”
Abuali said there were four things that are the cornerstone of this partnership, such as training and education in industry 4.0 and micro-diplomas for students and industry.
Abuali believes that this opportunity will present advanced technologies in Bgus laboratories, investing in the way they can implement technologies in laboratory machines, then allow students to learn these technologies, which allows them to take these skills in their careers after the diploma.
Together, Abuali said they would offer industry 4.0 and AI assessments, going to stores with students and creating “digital roadmaps” for manufacturers so that they know how to start.
Finally, the objective is to go to a step where collaboration can manage the latest AI solutions and industry solutions 4.0 in manufacturing, not only at college as a window.
“This partnership represents our commitment of the soul to the workforce, development, innovation and support for industry,” said Bryan Little, president of Kata Solution LLC. “Whether it is to connect students to practical learning opportunities, build cutting -edge technology in daily operations or support companies on a scale. We lay the foundations for long -term success.”
