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CUNY SPS Academic Director Dr. Arthur O'Connor shares his insight in a recent Computerworld article, examining how nearly two-thirds of U.S. jobs are expected to be impacted by artificial intelligence. The piece explores how AI will shift—not eliminate—roles across industries, emphasizing the growing need for workforce adaptability and digital upskilling to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving labor market.

CUNY SPS Sociology and Human Relations Instructor diana ballesteros is part of the New York Hall of Science's research and development team, which was recently covered in a New York Times article. The project reimagines how science centers can reach broader audiences through meaningful engagement and the design, make, and play approach. In particular, the current exhibition, CityWorks, showcases how our understanding of STEM is evolving, as we pay close attention to the way that cities change over time.

CUNY SPS Museum Studies student Roberta Garbarini-Philippe has been chosen for the Summer Research Fellowship by the Women's History Institute. In this article published by Historic Hudson Valley, Garbani-Philipe details her background and the scope of her research project.

In this CUNY SPS blog article, Academic Director of the Communications and Media program Dr. Elizabeth Alsop speaks with contributing writer Tanzina Vega about her new book, "Elaine May," her role at CUNY SPS, and what she recommends for anyone interested in movies and popular culture.

Dr. Arthur J. O’Connor, academic director of the CUNY SPS MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems degree programs, was featured in a Computerworld article exploring how younger generations are rethinking the value of a college degree. While Dr. O’Connor acknowledged the shift toward skills-based hiring, he spoke of how higher education is changing rapidly. His remarks underscore the increasing importance of aligning academic programs with the demands of the real-world workforce.