Dr. Joshua T. Katz, Tom Steiner, and Dr. David Rancourt
February 25, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Mildred Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
Much of the focus in higher education this century has been on the expansion of STEM education and establishing quotas on STEM degrees awarded. While STEM has an undeniable role in our present and future, there is no future-proof STEM degree. Artificial Intelligence makes thousands of jobs obsolete each year, and the pace is increasing. The timeless facets of a liberal arts education are key to making our citizenry malleable in these changing times, ready to lead and move our nation forward in the face of any technological advancements. This conversation will lay bare the value of liberal arts as an essential part of modern higher education, and explore what New College is doing to create a mold for universities across the nation to follow.