Carnegie Mellon University has named computer scientist and entrepreneur Jignesh Patel founding dean of its planned Miami campus, marking a new milestone for the region’s innovation ecosystem. The appointment represents an important leadership milestone for a project designed to bring the university’s expertise in computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and interdisciplinary research to South Florida. Explore what this could mean for STEM careers.
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