Mapúa University

Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma, Jr., Mapúa University Executive Vice President for International Partnerships, and Dr. Rick Shangraw, Cintana Education President, talks about the importance of AI-integrated education and how Mapúa University's Business and Health Sciences programs will benefit from advanced, AI-enabled education, as well as the importance of its collaboration with Arizona State University through Cintana Education.

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Mapúa University, one of the top engineering and technological schools in the Philippines, today unveiled how it will leverage AI-led collaboration and connectivity tools to redefine the classroom experience for students in the upcoming academic year, beginning in August 2024.

“Research in academic institutions is very important, and conducting it is a norm in academe. The academe is expected to generate new knowledge from research, development, doing innovations, and shall share this new knowledge with students,” Dr. Senoro stated.

“We wanted to foster a sense of community and belonging within the university,” Dr. Maestrecampo says. “Blending academic and co-curricular activities is a big challenge, and we need a unified platform that can enhance communication and collaboration across the university.”

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has entered a strategic collaboration with Mapúa University, a pillar of academic excellence in the Philippines. The collaboration will strengthen the Altair Global Academic Program and advance its digital transformation and research initiatives. In addition, Altair's solutions will transform the educational landscape of Mapúa University and its subsidiaries, the Mapua Malayan Colleges in Mindanao and Laguna.

With how rapidly Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how people live, work, and interact with technology, is there room for AI to positively impact the field of education? To equip students with the tools and global perspectives needed to navigate today’s working world, Mapúa University aims to set the standard for AI-integrated education in the country.

Step inside the walls of Mapúa University and you will notice the vibrance and diversity of its student body. There seems to be a better representation of all genders across all programs—particularly in highly technical ones such as engineering, information technology, and architecture.

Mapúa University, a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), can easily rest on its laurels as a premier and world-class engineering school in the Philippines but as an institution rooted in excellence and relevance, it continues to expand its expertise and position their academic stronghold in providing a diverse array of undergraduate programs that are relevant in today’s society.

STEM Teach Mapúa 2024 aimed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge, strategies, and approaches in STEM education, often not yet pervasive in Philippine high schools. The program offered comprehensive training in competency- and outcome-based lesson design, hands-on practice in teaching STEM online, and insights into the latest trends and challenges in the field.

Mapúa University, the country’s premier engineering and technological school, has taken a significant step towards enhancing student experiences and bridging the learning gap by launching four innovative digital toolkits: Ally, EAC Visual Data, Engage, and MapúaX.