Large language models don’t behave like people, even though we may expect them to
One thing that makes large language models (LLMs) so powerful is the diversity of tasks to which they can be applied. The same machine-learning model that can help a graduate student draft an email could also aid a clinician in diagnosing cancer. However, the wide...
AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a type of preinvasive tumor that sometimes progresses to a highly deadly form of breast cancer. It accounts for about 25 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses. Because it is difficult for clinicians to determine the type and stage...
Full STEM Ahead: Supporting Girls of Color in the Field of STEM
By: Megan Chan, STEM Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary In the ever-evolving world of STEM, dedicating spaces and opportunities to amplify girls of color are essential for their overall advancement in the field. This summer, I am serving as a STEM (science,...
Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive STEM Education for All Students
By: Alina de Zoysa, STEM Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary On the first day of my freshman year, I walked into my AP Biology classroom and once again saw a familiar sight: I was the only minority. Throughout my education, my advanced STEM classrooms...
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals’ Ruling on Biden-Harris Administration’s Saving a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today released the following statement about the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan:
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Additional $1.2 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 35,000 Public Service Workers
The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan relief for 35,000 borrowers across the country who work in public service. These approvals are the result of significant fixes that the Administration has...
Machine learning unlocks secrets to advanced alloys
The concept of short-range order (SRO) — the arrangement of atoms over small distances — in metallic alloys has been underexplored in materials science and engineering. But the past decade has seen renewed interest in quantifying it, since decoding SRO is a crucial...
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resolves Compliance Review of Colonial School District in Delaware, Examining Access of Students with Disabilities to Advanced Placement Courses
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that the Colonial School District near Wilmington, Delaware, has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure the district’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973...
Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way
Neural networks have made a seismic impact on how engineers design controllers for robots, catalyzing more adaptive and efficient machines. Still, these brain-like machine-learning systems are a double-edged sword: Their complexity makes them powerful, but it also...
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Proposed Regulations to Increase College Access and Quality, and Strengthen Oversight of Distance Education
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released proposed regulations that would increase college access for high school students, provide better public data on student outcomes, including to increase oversight over distance education programs, and ensure...