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The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has released a preview of its 'Robot Coding Fundamentals with LEGO CS & AI' course, designed for grades 6-8. The program teaches middle school students coding and artificial intelligence basics through LEGO robotics. Educators are taking note as demand grows for classroom-ready computer science and AI teaching materials.

Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh offer a joint Ph.D. program in computational biology, combining strengths in computer science, machine learning and the life sciences across the two Pittsburgh institutions. The program trains students to apply computational methods to problems in biology and medicine, drawing on faculty and resources from both universities.

Occidental College's computer science department is marking its tenth anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth. The department has expanded beyond core programming into interdisciplinary studies that connect computing with other academic fields, while placing increasing emphasis on artificial intelligence and ethics. As AI reshapes academia and society, the milestone prompts reflection on how computer science education should address the technology's social and moral implications.