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'''Singularity University''' is an academic institution in [[Silicon Valley]] whose stated aim is to "assemble, educate and inspire a cadre of leaders who strive to understand and facilitate the development of exponentially advancing technologies and apply, focus and guide these tools to address humanity’s grand challenges."<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview |url=http://singularity-university.org/overview/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
'''Singularity University''' is an academic institution in [[Silicon Valley]] whose stated aim is to "assemble, educate and inspire a cadre of leaders who strive to understand and facilitate the development of exponentially advancing technologies and apply, focus and guide these tools to address humanity’s grand challenges."<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview |url=http://singularity-university.org/overview/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
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To be modeled on the [[International Space University]], the proposed school will not be an accredited university, but intends to supplement traditional colleges.<ref name=chronicle>{{cite news |title=Founder of Singularity University Talks About His Unusual New Institution |url=http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/3592/founder-of-singularity-university-talks-about-his-unusual-new-institution |publisher=The Chronicle of Higher Education |date=2009-02-03 |accessdate=2009-02-04}}</ref> It will offer an annual nine-week course which will begin in June 2009 and will cost US$25,000. The inaugural 2009 class was limited to 40 students. One hundred and twenty graduate and postgraduate students will be accepted for the graduate course beginning summer 2010.<ref>{{cite news |first=Al |last=Saracevic |title=Unique university coming to Bay Area this year |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/02/BUQO15LUGH.DTL&type=tech |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=2009-02-03 |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
To be modeled on the [[International Space University]], the proposed school will not be an accredited university, but intends to supplement traditional colleges.<ref name=chronicle>{{cite news |title=Founder of Singularity University Talks About His Unusual New Institution |url=http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/3592/founder-of-singularity-university-talks-about-his-unusual-new-institution |publisher=The Chronicle of Higher Education |date=2009-02-03 |accessdate=2009-02-04}}</ref> It will offer an annual nine-week course which will begin in June 2009 and will cost US$25,000. The inaugural 2009 class was limited to 40 students. One of the university's founders Peter Diamandis says the university has had "over 1,200 applicants" for the first 40 places. One hundred and twenty graduate and postgraduate students will be accepted for the graduate course beginning summer 2010.<ref>{{cite news |first=Al |last=Saracevic |title=Unique university coming to Bay Area this year |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/02/BUQO15LUGH.DTL&type=tech |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=2009-02-03 |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
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The school is receiving backing from [[Google]] and [[NASA]] and will be located at the [[NASA Ames Research Center]] in Silicon Valley, [[California]]. It will be headed by [[Raymond Kurzweil|Ray Kurzweil]]. |
The school is receiving backing from [[Google]] and [[NASA]] and will be located at the [[NASA Ames Research Center]] in Silicon Valley, [[California]]. It will be headed by [[Raymond Kurzweil|Ray Kurzweil]]. |
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[[Peter Diamandis]] says academic success is most likely to be achieved when students look beyond their own niche fields and begin to collaborate, study and understand the work of others."The biggest breakthroughs always come in the boundaries between the disciplines," he says. |
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"The traditional [[university]] education tends to push people into narrow funnels," says co-founder Bob Richards. "What we are setting out to do is work on a much broader canvas. We want to take a multi-disciplinary approach." <ref>{{cite web |title=The big picture |url=http://director.co.uk/MAGAZINE/2009/6%20June/singularity_62_11.html|publisher=Director magazine |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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*Executive Program (3 days) - a 20-student program running 8 times per year |
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==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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The University will be run by Executive Director [[Salim Ismail]], along with Chief of Staff [[Susan Fonseca-Klein]], Program Coordinator [[Kenneth Hurst]], Vice President for University Relations [[Bruce Klein]], and Financial Controller [[Alicia Isaac]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Management |url=http://singularityu.org/about/management/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009- |
The University will be run by Executive Director [[Salim Ismail]], along with Chief of Staff [[Susan Fonseca-Klein]], Program Coordinator [[Kenneth Hurst]], Vice President for University Relations [[Bruce Klein]], and Financial Controller [[Alicia Isaac]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Management |url=http://singularityu.org/about/management/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009-06-01}}</ref> |
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It will be overseen by a Board of Trustees, including Chancellor and Trustee [[Ray Kurzweil]], Vice-Chancellor and Chairman [[Peter Diamandis]], Trustee [[Robert D. Richards]], Trustee [[Michael Simpson]], and Trustee Salim Ismail.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Trustees |url=http://singularityu.org/about/board-of-trustees/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
It will be overseen by a Board of Trustees, including Chancellor and Trustee [[Ray Kurzweil]], Vice-Chancellor and Chairman [[Peter Diamandis]], Trustee [[Robert D. Richards]], Trustee [[Michael Simpson]], and Trustee Salim Ismail.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Trustees |url=http://singularityu.org/about/board-of-trustees/ |publisher=Singularity University |accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:13, 3 June 2009
| Type | Private |
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| Established | September 2008[1] |
| Students | 40 first year, 120 following years[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Website | singularityu.org |
Singularity University is an academic institution in Silicon Valley whose stated aim is to "assemble, educate and inspire a cadre of leaders who strive to understand and facilitate the development of exponentially advancing technologies and apply, focus and guide these tools to address humanity’s grand challenges."[2]
To be modeled on the International Space University, the proposed school will not be an accredited university, but intends to supplement traditional colleges.[3] It will offer an annual nine-week course which will begin in June 2009 and will cost US$25,000. The inaugural 2009 class was limited to 40 students. One of the university's founders Peter Diamandis says the university has had "over 1,200 applicants" for the first 40 places. One hundred and twenty graduate and postgraduate students will be accepted for the graduate course beginning summer 2010.[4]
The school is receiving backing from Google and NASA and will be located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California. It will be headed by Ray Kurzweil.
Peter Diamandis says academic success is most likely to be achieved when students look beyond their own niche fields and begin to collaborate, study and understand the work of others."The biggest breakthroughs always come in the boundaries between the disciplines," he says.
"The traditional university education tends to push people into narrow funnels," says co-founder Bob Richards. "What we are setting out to do is work on a much broader canvas. We want to take a multi-disciplinary approach." [5]
Academics
Subjects
The University will offer 10 different academic tracks:[6]
- Future Studies and Forecasting
- Networks and Computing Systems
- Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
- Nanotechnology
- Medicine, Neuroscience and Human Enhancement
- AI, Robotics, and Cognitive Computing
- Energy and Ecological Systems
- Space and Physical Sciences
- Policy, Law and Ethics
- Finance and Entrepreneurship
Programs
The University will offer three kinds of academic programs::[7]
- Graduate Studies Program - a nine-week summer program for 120 students running once per year
- Executive Program (10 days) - a 40-student program running 8 times per year
- Executive Program (3 days) - a 20-student program running 8 times per year
Organization
The University will be run by Executive Director Salim Ismail, along with Chief of Staff Susan Fonseca-Klein, Program Coordinator Kenneth Hurst, Vice President for University Relations Bruce Klein, and Financial Controller Alicia Isaac.[8]
It will be overseen by a Board of Trustees, including Chancellor and Trustee Ray Kurzweil, Vice-Chancellor and Chairman Peter Diamandis, Trustee Robert D. Richards, Trustee Michael Simpson, and Trustee Salim Ismail.[9]
References
- "Google and Nasa back new school for futurists". Financial Times. 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
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- ^ a b "FAQ". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
An exploratory meeting was held in November 2007, followed in September 2008 by a founding meeting hosted by NASA Ames.
- ^ "Overview". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "Founder of Singularity University Talks About His Unusual New Institution". The Chronicle of Higher Education. 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
- ^ Saracevic, Al (2009-02-03). "Unique university coming to Bay Area this year". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "The big picture". Director magazine. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "Academic Tracks". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "Programs". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "Management". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Singularity University. Retrieved 2009-02-03.