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Harnessing AI for STEM Education in South Asia: Impact, Opportunities, and Challenges

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  • Binod Vaidya

    (School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada)

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education has transformative potential, particularly for South Asia, a region marked by economic and educational disparities. This paper examines the impact, opportunities, and challenges associated with adopting AI in STEM higher education in South Asia. Through AI, education systems in the region can overcome limitations in resources, geographical barriers, and outdated curricula, offering adaptive, personalized, and accessible learning experiences. The study highlights the roles of leading AI-focused institutions, particularly in India, which are pioneering AI initiatives and fostering regional leadership in AI-driven education. By evaluating current AI integration, institutional contributions, and socio-economic barriers, the paper provides insights into harnessing AI to enhance research, improve STEM education outcomes, and prepare South Asian students for a global, AI-driven economy. This research underscores the need for a balanced approach that considers AI’s ethical, cultural, and infrastructural challenges, aiming to create an inclusive and sustainable model for AI-enhanced STEM education in South Asia.

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  • Binod Vaidya, 2024. "Harnessing AI for STEM Education in South Asia: Impact, Opportunities, and Challenges," Journal of Development Innovations, KarmaQuest International, vol. 8(2), pages 1-29, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kqi:journl:2024-12-2-1
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    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • O36 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Open Innovation

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