INTEC signs agreement with Miami Dade College for AI training
The agreement includes offering AI clinics, using a blended learning educational model, aimed at professionals and entrepreneurs.
SANTO DOMINGO. The Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) and Miami Dade College (MDC) signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of strengthening the capabilities of faculty, students and administrative staff in the use of artificial intelligence, and promoting reflection on the ethical, social and institutional responsibilities associated with this technology.
The Rector of INTEC, Arturo Del Villar, and Madeline Pumariega, President of MDC, signed an agreement that also promotes the exchange of ideas, specialized knowledge, and best practices related to AI education, digital transformation, and responsible innovation. The signing took place during eMerge Americas, one of the most important innovation and technology conferences for the Western Hemisphere's technology ecosystem, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
“This agreement reaffirms INTEC’s commitment to higher education connected to the major challenges of our time. Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we teach, learn, and produce, and this initiative allows us to better prepare our community and the country’s professionals for this new context. At INTEC, we are committed to an education that not only fosters innovation but also promotes its ethical and responsible use, with a real impact on the country’s development,” stated the rector of INTEC.
“Miami Dade College is proud to formalize this alliance with INTEC, reflecting our shared commitment to driving innovation in higher education. As a global leader in artificial intelligence education, MDC is honored to share its expertise in supporting faculty in integrating AI into teaching and learning across diverse disciplines, while also engaging the broader business community through hands-on training opportunities. This collaboration represents not only a significant step for our institutions but also the first of many initiatives aimed at expanding access to cutting-edge technologies and preparing students and professionals to thrive in an AI-driven world,” said Madeline Pumariega, president of Miami Dade College.
The training program is part of the university's commitment to creating an Artificial Intelligence Center (CIA-INTEC), through which the academy aims to be the epicenter of innovation in Artificial Intelligence in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, promoting technological, economic and social development through world-class research, the training of exceptional talent and the creation of ethical and high-impact AI solutions.
The collaboration between INTEC and MDC consists of two components: a training of trainers, which will benefit a group of 40 teachers and collaborators from INTEC with an intensive 12-hour, four-week program, which will allow them to ethically design, integrate and utilize artificial intelligence in their academic programs.
A second component is the AI clinics aimed at professionals and entrepreneurs. This is a four-week, blended learning educational model designed to promote a high level of competence in applied AI.
About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College (MDC) is the most diverse institution in the United States. Its student body represents 167 nations and 63 languages. Its eight campuses and support centers offer associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, apprenticeships, and certificates in more than 300 programs. MDC has received numerous prestigious national awards, including the Aspen Award.
The institution transforms lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences. It is home to the Miami Culinary Institute; the Miami International Animation and Video Game Complex (MAGIC); the Miami Fashion Institute (MFI); the Idea Center; the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas; three Artificial Intelligence Centers; the Medical Campus Learning, Innovation, and Simulation Center; the Business Technology and Innovation Center (BIT Center); the School of Advanced Studies; and the New World School of the Arts, among other programs.
The MDC has been distinguished among the institutions Great Colleges to Work For from the U.S. since the program's inception. The College serves as an economic, cultural, and civic leader for the progress of our diverse global community. Its graduates and employees contribute over $5 billion annually to the local economy, and its alumni hold leadership positions in all major industries.
The MDC's rich and prestigious cultural program includes the Miami Book Fair, the Miami Film Festival, the Freedom Tower, a National Historic Landmark, the Koubek Center Mansion and Gardens, Live Arts Miami, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive, and the Museum of Arts and Design (MOAD). Since its opening in 1960, the MDC has served more than 2.5 million students. Currently, there are approximately 125.000 students enrolled. For more information, visit [website address missing]. www.mdc.edu.
About INTEC
El Instituto Tecnológico de Santo DomingoINTEC is a Dominican institution of private, non-profit, public-service higher education, founded on October 9, 1972, by a group of academics committed to the social transformation of the country and the continuous improvement of the quality of life of its inhabitants. Its assets belong to Dominican society and are administered by a renewable Board of Regents, whose members serve on a voluntary and honorary basis.
INTEC has established itself as a leading university within the national higher education system, recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, academic excellence, and the development of socially responsible, competent, and entrepreneurial citizens. It is characterized by the innovative and complementary nature of its academic offerings in the areas of Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Basic and Environmental Sciences, and Social Sciences and Humanities, with pioneering and unique programs in the country, as well as highly relevant doctoral programs for sustainable development. Its educational approach and institutional vision are based on values such as academic excellence, social and environmental responsibility, innovative leadership, good governance, and a strong sense of belonging.
Furthermore, INTEC stands out for its promotion of research, community engagement, entrepreneurship and technological innovation, as well as for its international accreditation processes and its sustained contribution to the development of human and professional talent in the Dominican Republic.