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Graduate Diploma in Data Science

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Διαγωνισμός Υποτροφιών για το Graduate Diploma in Data Science

To ACT προσφέρει τουλάχιστον δύο (2) ολικές υποτροφίες σπουδών (100%) και δύο (2) μερικές υποτροφίες σπουδών (50%) για το Graduate Diploma in Data Science, στους υποψήφιους που θα συγκεντρώσουν τις υψηλότερες βαθμολογίες στον Διαγωνισμό Υποτροφιών που διεξάγει στα ελληνικά στις 13 Μαρτίου 2024 στη Bissell Library.

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Σύντομη περιγραφή

Το Graduate Diploma in Data Science στο ACT έχει ως στόχο να παρέχει στους συμμετέχοντες τις απαραίτητες δεξιότητες για την κατανόηση των μεγάλων δεδομένων (big data) μέσω πρακτικής εξάσκησης, δίνοντάς τους τη δυνατότητα να εφαρμόσουν στη συνέχεια την τεχνογνωσία τους σε ποικίλους επιστημονικούς τομείς. Μέσα από το πρόγραμμα αυτό, το οποίο προσφέρεται υβριδικά - με παρακολουθήσεις τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και online - θα κατανοήσετε τη σύγχρονη ανάλυση δεδομένων, θα μάθετε τις θεμελιώδεις αρχές της ανάλυσης δεδομένων, θα αναπτύξετε και θα εξασκηθείτε σε βασικές και προηγμένες μεθόδους ανάλυσης μέσω της χρήσης σχετικών εργαλείων, καθώς και θα εντρυφήσετε στον συναρπαστικό κόσμο της Μηχανικής Μάθησης (Machine Learning).

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Σε ποιους απευθύνεται

Το συγκεκριμένο πρόγραμμα έχει σχεδιαστεί για επαγγελματίες στον κλάδο των Επιστημών (Μαθηματικά, Φυσική, Χημεία, Βιολογία), της Μηχανικής, της Βιοϊατρικής, της Επιστήμης Υπολογιστών, της Φαρμακευτικής και της Ιατρικής, οι οποίοι επιθυμούν να εξελίξουν τις δεξιότητες και την τεχνογνωσία τους στον σύγχρονο τομέα των Μεγάλων Δεδομένων (Big Data) και της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης (Artificial Intelligence) και να εφαρμόσουν τις γνώσεις αυτές στον αντίστοιχο κλάδο τους. Η ευελιξία που προσφέρει η υβριδική παράδοση των μαθημάτων κάνει το πρόγραμμα ιδανικό για όσους εργάζονται, χωρίς να επιβαρύνει την καθημερινότητά τους.

Εκπαιδευτικοί στόχοι

  • Γνωρίστε σε βάθος τις αρχές και τις πρακτικές εφαρμογές της Επιστήμης Δεδομένων (Data Science), των Μεγάλων Δεδομένων (Big Data) και της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης (Artificial Intelligence).
  • Σχεδιάστε και εφαρμόστε στρατηγικές για την επίλυση προβλημάτων και τη λήψη αποφάσεων.
  • Αξιολογήστε την αποτελεσματικότητα διαφόρων συστημάτων και μεθοδολογιών σχετικών με τα Μεγάλα Δεδομένα, την Ανάλυση Δεδομένων, τις Βάσεις Δεδομένων και την Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη.
  • Κατανοήστε τον ρόλο της Επιστήμης Δεδομένων στην καθημερινή ζωή.

Επαγγελματική εξέλιξη

Ως απόφοιτος του Graduate Diploma in Data Science θα είστε σε θέση να εξελίξετε την καριέρα σας και να διεκδικήσετε ρόλους σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα επαγγελματικών κλάδων. Με τις δεξιότητες και τις γνώσεις που θα αποκομίσετε θα γίνεται πιο ανταγωνιστικοί στην αγορά εργασίας και θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να ακολουθήσετε μία καριέρα ως Μηχανικοί Μεγάλων Δεδομένων, Αρχιτέκτονες Δεδομένων, Διαχειριστές Βάσεων Δεδομένων, Επιστήμονες Δεδομένων, Αναλυτές Δεδομένων, Προγραμματιστές Βάσεων Δεδομένων, Μηχανικοί Μηχανικής Μάθησης, Ερευνητές Επιστήμονες και Μηχανικοί NLP, σε κλάδους όπως η Επιστήμη των Υπολογιστών, η Βιοϊατρική, η Ιατρική και άλλους.

Μαθήματα

Ημερομηνίες και παραδόσεις

29 Μαρτίου 2024 - 13 Ιουλίου 2024 

Η διδασκαλία γίνεται στα αγγλικά.

Ευέλικτο πρόγραμμα παραδόσεων: 

Μία εβδομάδα μαθήματα δια ζώσης και μία εβδομάδα online διδασκαλίας εναλλάξ.
Μαθήματα διά ζώσης θα πραγματοποιούνται Παρασκευή απόγευμα και Σάββατο πρωί. 

Spring 2024
Date Course Time Slot Delivery Format
Friday, March 29, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, March 30, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, April 05, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, April 06, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Friday, April 12, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, April 13, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, April 19, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, April 20, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Friday, April 26, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, April 27, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, May 10, 2024 MSDS 600 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, May 11, 2024 MSDS 610 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
May 17-18, 2024 (F,S) Reading week and Final Examinations. Dates to be announced.
Friday, May 24, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, May 25, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, May 31, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, June 01, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Friday, June 07, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, June 08, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, June 14, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, June 15, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Friday, June 28, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 22:30 Face-to-Face
Saturday, June 29, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 15:30 Face-to-Face
Friday, July 05, 2024 MSDS 650 18:00 - 20:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
Saturday, July 06, 2024 MSDS 680 11:00 - 13:00 2-hours online + asynchronous
July 12 - 13, 2024 (F, S) Final Examinations. Dates to be announced.

Προϋποθέσεις εγγραφής

  1. Πτυχίο Bachelor από αναγνωρισμένο ίδρυμα στη Βιολογία, τη Μηχανική, την Πληροφορική, τα Οικονομικά, τη Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων, τα Μαθηματικά, την Ψυχολογία ή άλλη επιστήμη.
  2. Βιογραφικό σημείωμα, το οποίο υποβάλλεται κατά την αίτησή σας.
  3. Γνώση της αγγλικής γλώσσας, η οποία αποδεικνύεται με πιστοποίηση επιπέδου B2. Οι απόφοιτοι του ACT και οι απόφοιτοι άλλων αναγνωρισμένων αγγλόφωνων ιδρυμάτων δεν υποχρεούνται να υποβάλουν αποδεικτικό γνώσης της αγγλικής γλώσσας.
  4. Βασικές γνώσεις Python.

Εάν έχετε ήδη όσα χρειάζεται και επιθυμείτε να υποβάλετε αίτηση εγγραφής για το πρόγραμμα, ακολουθήστε τον σύνδεσμο εδώ.

Απαιτήσεις επιτυχούς ολοκλήρωσης

Για να ολοκληρώσετε με επιτυχία το συγκεκριμένο πρόγραμμα θα πρέπει να επιτύχετε ελάχιστο μέσο όρο βαθμολογίας 2,33 (σε κλίμακα βαθμολόγησης με άριστα το 4) στα τέσσερα μαθήματα που θα παρακολουθήσετε. Σημείωση: Ο μέσος όρος βαθμολογίας 2,33 ισοδυναμεί με βαθμό C+.

Δυνατότητα μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στο Regis University

Το ACT έχει συνάψει συμφωνία με το διακεκριμένο Regis University της Αμερικής, το οποίο θα δέχεται τους απόφοιτους του προγράμματος Graduate Diploma in Data Science στο μεταπτυχιακό του πρόγραμμα MS in Data Science έπειτα από αίτησή τους σε αυτό, με την προϋπόθεση να πληρούν τους όρους εισαγωγής του Regis και ο μέρος όρος βαθμολογίας τους στο ACT να είναι 3,0 ή μεγαλύτερος.

Το MS in Data Science του Regis University έχει διακριθεί ως ένα από τα καλύτερα online μεταπτυχιακά επάνω στο Data Science για το 2023, καθώς και ένα από τα πιο οικονομικά μεταπτυχιακά της αγοράς (πηγή: Fortune Education).

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες

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Τηλ: (+30) 2310 398 398

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The Youth Vote in Greece, the EU, and the United States

A hybrid, open event organized by the Dukakis Center

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6PM - 9PM

Venue: Thessaloniki TechLab (Tsimiski 136 – Eduact - Action For Education)

What matters to younger voters in Greece? The American College of Thessaloniki has commissioned Athens-based pollster Ierax Analytix to conduct an exclusive pan-Hellenic poll targeting youthful voters who voted in one or both rounds of parliamentary elections in May and June 2023.

For those watching from home, Livemedia is providing a live stream of the event here.

The conference is open to the general public and will take place in Greek, with two English-language presentations.

Read more details below in Greek.

Νέοι ψηφοφόροι στις κάλπες. Τι κινητοποιεί τη νέα γενιά να ψηφίσει;
Παρουσίαση αποκλειστικής πανελλήνιας δημοσκόπησης για τους νέους ψηφοφόρους

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Τετάρτη 18 Οκτωβρίου 2023, 18:00-21:00

Χώρος διεξαγωγής: Thessaloniki TechLab (Τσιμισκή 136 - – Εκπαιδευτικός Οργανισμός Eduact)

H ψήφος των νέων, τα κίνητρα που τους οδηγούν προς ή μακριά από τις κάλπες, και η συμμετοχή τους θα συζητηθούν στη μεγάλη ανοιχτή εκδήλωση που διοργανώνει το Dukakis Center του ACT - American College of Thessaloniki την Τετάρτη 18 Οκτωβρίου 2023 στο Thessaloniki TechLab (Τσιμισκή 136). Αφετηρία της συζήτησης είναι η πανελλαδική δημοσκόπηση που διενήργησε η εταιρία δημοσκοπήσεων Ierax Analytix για λογαριασμό του Dukakis Center, για τους  νέους ψηφοφόρους που ψήφισαν σε έναν ή και στους δύο γύρους των βουλευτικών εκλογών τον Μάιο και τον Ιούνιο του 2023.

Η εκδήλωση είναι ανοιχτή για το κοινό και η συζήτηση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα. 

Για όσους ενδιαφέρονται να παρακολουθήσουν την εκδήλωση από απόσταση, η Livemedia θα τη μεταδίδει μέσω livestreaming εδώ.

Ομιλητές είναι ο David Wisner, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής του Dukakis Center του ACT, ο Χάρης Λαλάτσης, ιδρυτής και πρόεδρος της Ierax Analytix, η Ευτυχία Τεπέρογλου, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια Πολιτικών Επιστημών ΑΠΘ, ο Gonzalo Velasco Monasterio (Eurobarometer) Public opinion and data analyst | European Parliament. Τη συζήτηση θα συντονίσει ο δημοσιογράφος Φίλιος Στάγκος, Γενικός Διευθυντής της ΕΡΤ3.

Οι πολιτικοί αναλυτές υποστηρίζουν ότι γνωρίζουν τους λόγους που οδηγούν τους πολίτες στην αποχή. Οι υπεύθυνοι των προεκλογικών εκστρατειών πιστεύουν ότι μπορούν να προβλέψουν πώς ψηφίζει μια εκλογική περιφέρεια. Ποια είναι όμως η διαδικασία που οδηγεί έναν ψηφοφόρο σε μία συγκεκριμένη επιλογή; Τι ενδιαφέρει ειδικά τους νεότερους ψηφοφόρους; Και γιατί οι ψηφοφόροι των ηλικιών 18-29 φημίζονται για την αποχή τους (σε μεγάλα ποσοστά) από τις κάλπες την ημέρα των εκλογών;

Υπάρχουν ενδείξεις στα δημοκρατικά πολιτεύματα σε όλη την Ευρώπη και όχι μόνο, που επιβεβαιώνουν ότι οι νεαροί πολίτες ψηφίζουν πλέον σε μεγαλύτερα ποσοστά, πιο τακτικά και με μεγαλύτερη συνέπεια. Ως εργαζόμενοι σε εταιρίες δημοσκοπήσεων, εθελοντές σε πολιτικές εκστρατείες ή υποψήφιοι, η ενεργή συμμετοχή τους είναι πλέον ορατή στην πολιτική σφαίρα. Παραφράζοντας μια έκθεση του Ευρωβαρόμετρου του 2019, οι εκλογές σε όλη την Ευρώπη φαίνεται να έχουν «εισέλθει σε μια νέα κατεύθυνση».

Για να εξετάσει τον βαθμό στον οποίο οι τάσεις αυτές επεκτείνονται στο ελληνικό εκλογικό σώμα, το Dukakis Center του ACT - American College of Thessaloniki ανέθεσε στην εταιρεία δημοσκοπήσεων Ierax Analytix, με έδρα την Αθήνα, τη διεξαγωγή αποκλειστικής πανελλαδικής δημοσκόπησης που αφορά στους νέους ψηφοφόρους των βουλευτικών εκλογών τον Μάιο και Ιούνιο του 2023.

Τα δεδομένα της πανελλαδικής δημοσκόπησης παρέχουν ένα μοναδικό «παράθυρο» μέσω του οποίου μπορεί να μετρηθεί το επίπεδο δέσμευσης των νεότερων πολιτών στους δημοκρατικούς θεσμούς και να κατανοηθούν οι συνθήκες στις οποίες ψήφισαν οι Έλληνες και Ελληνίδες το περασμένο καλοκαίρι. Έχουν μπει οι ελληνικές εκλογές σε μια νέα κατεύθυνση ή το 2023 ήταν απλώς μια «άσκηση απογοήτευσης»;

Η εκδήλωση θα περιλαμβάνει και μία ενότητα για την ψήφο των νέων στις προηγούμενες ευρωπαϊκές εκλογές σύμφωνα με την ανάλυση του Ευρωβαρόμετρου.

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The Youth Vote in Greece, the EU, and the United States

A hybrid, open event organized by the Dukakis Center

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6PM - 9PM

Venue: Thessaloniki TechLab (Tsimiski 136 - Eduact - Action For Education)

What matters to younger voters in Greece? The American College of Thessaloniki has commissioned Athens-based pollster Ierax Analytix to conduct an exclusive pan-Hellenic poll targeting youthful voters who voted in one or both rounds of parliamentary elections in May and June 2023.

For those watching from home, Livemedia is providing a live stream of the event here.

The conference is open to the general public and will take place in Greek, with two English-language presentations.

Read more details below in Greek.

Νέοι ψηφοφόροι στις κάλπες. Τι κινητοποιεί τη νέα γενιά να ψηφίσει;
Παρουσίαση αποκλειστικής πανελλήνιας δημοσκόπησης για τους νέους ψηφοφόρους

Υβριδική εκδήλωση του Dukakis Center του ACT

Τετάρτη 18 Οκτωβρίου 2023, 18:00-21:00

Χώρος διεξαγωγής: Thessaloniki TechLab (Τσιμισκή 136 - Εκπαιδευτικός Οργανισμός Eduact)

H ψήφος των νέων, τα κίνητρα που τους οδηγούν προς ή μακριά από τις κάλπες, και η συμμετοχή τους θα συζητηθούν στη μεγάλη ανοιχτή εκδήλωση που διοργανώνει το Dukakis Center του ACT - American College of Thessaloniki την Τετάρτη 18 Οκτωβρίου 2023 στο Thessaloniki TechLab (Τσιμισκή 136). Αφετηρία της συζήτησης είναι η πανελλαδική δημοσκόπηση που διενήργησε η εταιρία δημοσκοπήσεων Ierax Analytix για λογαριασμό του Dukakis Center, για τους  νέους ψηφοφόρους που ψήφισαν σε έναν ή και στους δύο γύρους των βουλευτικών εκλογών τον Μάιο και τον Ιούνιο του 2023.

Η εκδήλωση είναι ανοιχτή για το κοινό και η συζήτηση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα.

Για όσους ενδιαφέρονται να παρακολουθήσουν την εκδήλωση από απόσταση, η Livemedia θα τη μεταδίδει μέσω livestreaming εδώ.

Ομιλητές είναι ο David Wisner, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής του Dukakis Center του ACT, ο Χάρης Λαλάτσης, ιδρυτής και πρόεδρος της Ierax Analytix, η Ευτυχία Τεπέρογλου, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια Πολιτικών Επιστημών ΑΠΘ, ο Gonzalo Velasco Monasterio (Eurobarometer) Public opinion and data analyst | European Parliament. Τη συζήτηση θα συντονίσει ο δημοσιογράφος Φίλιος Στάγκος, Γενικός Διευθυντής της ΕΡΤ3.

Οι πολιτικοί αναλυτές υποστηρίζουν ότι γνωρίζουν τους λόγους που οδηγούν τους πολίτες στην αποχή. Οι υπεύθυνοι των προεκλογικών εκστρατειών πιστεύουν ότι μπορούν να προβλέψουν πώς ψηφίζει μια εκλογική περιφέρεια. Ποια είναι όμως η διαδικασία που οδηγεί έναν ψηφοφόρο σε μία συγκεκριμένη επιλογή; Τι ενδιαφέρει ειδικά τους νεότερους ψηφοφόρους; Και γιατί οι ψηφοφόροι των ηλικιών 18-29 φημίζονται για την αποχή τους (σε μεγάλα ποσοστά) από τις κάλπες την ημέρα των εκλογών;

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Τα δεδομένα της πανελλαδικής δημοσκόπησης παρέχουν ένα μοναδικό «παράθυρο» μέσω του οποίου μπορεί να μετρηθεί το επίπεδο δέσμευσης των νεότερων πολιτών στους δημοκρατικούς θεσμούς και να κατανοηθούν οι συνθήκες στις οποίες ψήφισαν οι Έλληνες και Ελληνίδες το περασμένο καλοκαίρι. Έχουν μπει οι ελληνικές εκλογές σε μια νέα κατεύθυνση ή το 2023 ήταν απλώς μια «άσκηση απογοήτευσης»;

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The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) and the Jena Centre for Reconciliation Studies (JCRS) at Friedrich Schiller University, in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Institute (www.fainst.eu), launched the 2nd Kavala International Summer School on reconciliation and social cohesion, which was focused on the cultural and political importance of waters, national and international. 

The Kavala International Summer School was held from 3 to 11 September 2023 at the Great Club in the city of Kavala with the participation of prominent speakers and 15 students, most of them from the Muslim minority in Thrace, along with students from the University of Piraeus. In addition to lectures, the program included skills-building activities under the guidance of well-known professors, scholars, and diplomats. 

The opening session started with Mr. Spyros Kouvelis, Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, via teleconference. 

Speakers (on site and online) included: Dr. Martin Leiner, Professor of Protestant Theology and Ethics at Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena; Dr. Christos Aliprantis, adj professor at ACT; Dr. John Paravantis, Professor at the University of Piraeus on game theory and global politics; Mr. Loukas Katsonis, CEO of the Foreign Affairs Institute on the meaning of UNCLOS for the welfare of nations, Mr. Antonis Platias, Head of the Defense and Security Committee of the Foreign Affairs Institute on water and hybrid threatsand Dr. S. Tsani, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, on the Legal Framework, International Economics, and Blue Development.

The panel discussions offered deep insight and inclusive analysis on current topics of the international political scene with the contribution of Charalampos Karpouchtsis, research associate at the Helmut-Schmidt-University of the German Armed Forces, Dr. Theodoros J. Theodorou, Special Advisor to the Foreign Affairs Institute (FAINST), Greece, Ambassador a.H, Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, Professor and Chair of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT), Dr. Tina Mavrikos Adamou, adj professor at ACT.

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2023 Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school & panel discussion titled “AI opportunities in the Mediterranean region”

The perspectives of the Mediterranean and the abundance of opportunities that can be offered to the global ecosystem of technological innovation were the subject of the open discussion organized on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Anatolia College in the context of the 2023 Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school.

After two consecutive and successful years in Italy, the summer school was hosted for the first time in Thessaloniki. It was organized by the AI Education Foundation and supported by Google DeepMind, the ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), Aegean AirlinesDeloitte (Deloitte Competence Center), the Pfizer Center for Digital Innovation (CDI)AISERA and Reply.  

The lectures and courses took place from August 28 to September 2, 2023, at the premised of ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), a division of Anatolia College, highlighting Thessaloniki as a meeting point for leading scientists and researchers from around the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The applications from all over the world exceeded 800 and resulted in a selection based on academic criteria of 180 participants - primarily of advanced Master students, Doctoral students, academics, and practitioners - representing Germany, Greece, the USA, the United Kingdom, India, Iran, Spain, Italy, Canada, China, Morocco, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Holland, Tunisia, etc.

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The open discussion panelists were Konstantinos Kyranakis, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance; Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO, AEGEAN Airlines; Vassilios Vassalos, Director of AI, AISERA; Federico Neri, AI Director, Deloitte Italy; Katerina Tzouvara, Gen AI Ambassador & Customer Engineer Public Sector, Google Greece, and Thanos Stavropoulos, Technology & Innovation Senior Manager, Pfizer CDI.

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The panel was moderated by the distinguished researcher Yannis Assael of Google DeepMind and a member of the organizing committee, which consists of Andrea Banino, Dimitris Kotzias, Francesco Romano, Francesco Visin, Martina Zambelli and Nemanja Rakićević.

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"This extended participation of scientists and researchers who are considered leaders in their field, and from so many countries, signifies the importance of the Mediterranean area as a crossroad of knowledge and the emergence of Thessaloniki as a beacon of technological innovation. At the same time, I always felt that as scientists it’s our duty to contribute back to where one comes from. The aim of the  M2L Summer Schooll is not only to transfer and explore our scientific fields but to empower the local and Mediterranean ecosystems with AI expertise. Greece's enthusiastic reception serves as a profound inspiration for what lies ahead," stated Yannis Assael during his introduction, thanking all the M2L Summer School supporters on behalf of the organizing committee.

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As a founding member of M2L, Francesco Visin of Google DeepMind stated that "the inspiration behind M2L stemmed from when I contributed to respective organizations as a teacher and experienced first-hand the students' satisfaction, participation and interest as they felt the uniqueness of the opportunity given to them, which inspired me. I felt we had to do it in the area where I was born, where I feel at home, the Mediterranean." He also noted that "the organization of a summer school can be challenging. However, it was gratifying to see the participants interact and develop life-changing relationships."

In addition, Google DeepMind's Francesco Romano, a founding member of the M2L Summer School, said that "it's fulfilling to see the participants interacting with each other and being so willing to participate in the scientific dialogue. We feel that it is the most beautiful reward of all our effort for the organization."

"An excellent level of speakers characterizes M2L. We are happy to offer this opportunity for free to students from the Mediterranean and other countries as they attend lectures from the best professors and experts in Artificial Intelligence. Students with a solid academic background are exposed to the most important side of learning, which encourages initiative and leads to the first steps of the research process. They also have the opportunity to be inspired by their peers and put theory into practice. Finally, as Artificial Intelligence is a field with extremely rapid developments, it certainly embraces the philosophy of lifelong learning. This is also one of the reasons why we want to organize actions like this, disseminating the educational material to the rest of the community", added Dimitris Kotzias of Google.

On behalf of ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), a division of Anatolia College, that hosted and supported the M2L ummer School, the President of Anatolia College, Panos Vlachos, emphasized that "the presence in Thessaloniki of so many scientists and researchers in the fields of Artificial of Intelligence and Machine Learning is a testament that the city is emerging as an international innovation center. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can bring vital, positive changes to our lives and future. I believe that events where the technological, economic, social, and ethical dimensions of technological development are discussed are critical."  

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September 2023 is the starting point for the digitization of the National Land Registry, which concerns the public records of 390 land registry offices across the country (about 600,000,000 pages), as stated by the Deputy Minister of Digital Governance, Konstantinos Kyranakis, during the panel discussion. The project is due to be completed in the next two years. Mr. Kyranakis also referred to the new initiative of the Greek government, the establishment of a National Council for Artificial Intelligence with the participation of distinguished scientists and researchers.

"In two years, there will be no companies that do not use Artificial Intelligence," he noted and argued that familiarization with new technological developments should start from primary and secondary education. "Our legislators also need the training to understand Artificial Intelligence so that our laws can become more tech-friendly." The Deputy Minister added that Greece has made significant steps in introducing and implementing new technologies, digitizing, and developing the innovation ecosystem. However, the effort needs to be accelerated as technology evolves exponentially. Mr. Kyranakis stressed the need to enrich further and utilize the state digital portal "gov.gr" so that citizens are better informed about the legislative work, their rights, and responsibilities, but also the need to implement AI tools in crucial areas such as fire prevention and the health care system.

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Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO of AEGEAN Airlines, pointed out that technology and, in particular, the application of advanced methods of optimization, predictions, and artificial learning, technologies that are evolving among others under the general term Artificial Intelligence, indeed provide us with excellent possibilities for optimizing the travel experience and improve the operational functioning of the company. "However, we must not forget that human intelligence can make technology a productive tool in every manifestation of economic activity and a lever for improving the quality of life. As has happened in every wave of technological and scientific development, human intelligence drives the development of technology and the creation of the overall framework to ensure its correct application for the benefit of all. That is why we at AEGEAN, at the same time as investing in new aircraft, in our technical base, and overall in technologies that improve our operation and increase our competitiveness, listen to the constantly evolving needs of our passengers and invest in the skills of our people and their technological training so that we can respond, through our products and services, to them in the best possible way" noted Mr. Gerogiannis.

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Federico Neri, AI Director of Deloitte Italy, emphasized the technological development and innovation opportunities emerging in the Mediterranean region, as well as the increasing role of Artificial Intelligence in the development of innovative solutions necessary for text management, but also in the recognition of emotions such as irony and sarcasm in the written word. "Artificial Intelligence is an excellent tool that allows the management of large volumes of information and texts, which would not otherwise be possible." This particular Deloitte center has developed highly innovative solutions for managing information in texts in 100 different languages, performing a massive amount of work. As a result, the company has increased its staff by 30% in the region. Deloitte Italy's AI Director expressed his sincere optimism about the recent developments in AI and described the Mediterranean as a place of meeting and osmosis that has every prospect to create innovation. "TN is currently at the forefront of interest and scientific research. For all of us scientists working in this field, it's a dream."

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Vassilios Vassalos, Director of AI, AISERA, which specializes in IT applications for businesses, announced that the company's office in Greece is expected to double its 50 employees within the next 18 months. AISERA was founded seven years ago in Palo Alto, California, as a startup and today maintains offices in Greece, Canada, and India with 270 employees. The office in Greece was the first to open in Europe and today focuses on Dialogue Systems, Knowledge Management, and Foundational Models. "There is a lot of talent in the Mediterranean, and investments in the region will continue and increase," emphasized Mr. Vassalos. "We need to strengthen the Greek ecosystem of startups that can invest more in Deep Tech and ensure that small Greek businesses can raise funding." He argued that the Greek State should emphasize formulating and implementing policies and utilizing human resources with a technological background. "The legislative process should consider not only the legal dimension but also the needs of society, which is not only observed in Greece but is a generalized phenomenon in many countries."

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Katerina Tzouvara, Gen AI Ambassador & Customer Engineer Public Sector, Google Greece, emphasized that "Artificial Intelligence is in Google's DNA" and discussed the company's Artificial Intelligence applications and services to startups through Google Cloud. In addition, Google provides training programs, hands-on guidance, and technical support to startups designing cloud tools by providing selected companies with Cloud Credits. Ms. Tzouvara said she was optimistic about the development of Artificial Intelligence. "Thanks to it, we have already entered the 4th Industrial Revolution and can create a positive impact for the benefit of society."

M2L Stavropoulos Pfizer

Artificial Intelligence is present in Pfizer's international Center for Digital Innovation activities, said Thanos Stavropoulos, Technology & Innovation Senior Manager of the Pfizer Center for Digital Innovation (CDI). Mr. Stavropoulos spoke about open innovation and the priority of the Digital Innovation Center to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with the innovation ecosystem. The prospects for developing Artificial Intelligence technologies in the Mediterranean region are significant, and he emphasized while pointing out the need to connect education with the business sector, such as by strengthening industrial PhDs.

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Federico Neri, AI Director, Deloitte Italy, Vassilios Vassalos,  Director of AI, AISERA, Thanos Stavropoulos, Technology & Innovation Senior Manager, Pfizer CDI, Katerina Tzouvara, Gen AI Ambassador & Customer Engineer Public Sector, Google Greece, P:anos Vlachos, Anatolia College President, Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO, AEGEAN, Konstantinos Kyranakis, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance, Yannis Assael of Google DeepMind and a member of the organizing committee of the 2023 Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school.

 

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ACT Commencement Ceremony 2023

On June 21st, ACT bade farewell and congratulated the graduating Class of 2023. The Commencement Ceremony was held in the outdoor amphitheater of the ACT campus, marking the completion of an arduous academic journey that resulted in the Class of 2022 earning degrees, academic awards, and recognition for their exceptional contributions to extracurricular pursuits.

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Dr. Stamos Karamouzis, ACT Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, underlined the institution's mission and its contribution to society by instilling in students democratic and civic awareness, a sense of individual and social responsibility, a spirit of esteem for others, social institutions, and the environment. Dr. Karamouzis thanked parents, family members, and faculty for the achievement of the graduating class.

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This year's keynote speaker was Haig Basmadjian, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Nestlé USA, a subsidiary of Nestle, and ACT Class of '01 alumnus. After graduating from ACT with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Haig was actively engaged in his family business, an exclusive supplier of high-quality materials to the shoe industry.

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Currently, his responsibilities span managing a $15 billion portfolio of more than 30 brands in the US market, leading the long-term strategic planning process, unlocking growth opportunities through capital investments and acquisitions, and driving critical transformational and change-management initiatives. In his 20-year career, Mr. Basmadjian has worked in various commercial roles in Greece, France, Switzerland, and the US (Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Washington DC). The speaker was introduced to the audience by Dr. Stamos Karamouzis. 

During his inspiring and encouraging speech, Mr. Haig Basmadjian expressed his honor and gratitude for returning to the campus after 20 years. He asked graduates to "take a moment and reflect upon the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and sacrifices that have brought you to this very day." He clearly states that "the path of achievement is not easy, as it requires resilience and perseverance." He congratulated graduates as they have accomplished "something truly remarkable." His advice to the graduates was to view failure as not the opposite of success but an essential ingredient for it.

The ceremony proceeded with the awards and distinctions. This year's Teaching Excellence Award recipient was Dr. Andreas Anestis, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences in the Division of Science and Technology, recognizing his significant contribution to the development and launch of ACT's new Biological Sciences degree.

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Dr. Sevasti Kessapidou, Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Andreas Anestis, Evripidis Constantinidis, President of the ACT Alumni Association 

The valedictorian for the Undergraduate Class of 2023 was Katsonis Georgios-Panagiotis, while the valedictorian for the graduate MBA class 2023 was Paneris Dimitra.  

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Manolis Maou, Associate Professor & Chair of the Science & Technology Division, Katsonis Georgios-Panagiotis

 

 

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Ekaterina (Katya) Vasileva graduated with a 3.90 GPA and received the William McGrew Award for Excellence in International Relations. 

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Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, Professor & Chair of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ekaterina (Katya) Vasileva, Dr. Roxanne Giampapa, Head of Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki

The recipient of the Alki Kyriakidou-Nestoros Memorial Prize for Excellence in Liberal Arts for 2023 was Eleni (Elli) Tsachtani, who earned a 3.97 GPA, the highest grade point average within the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Dr. Aimiliza Stefanidou | Coordinator of Psychology, Eleni (Elli) Tsachtani, Dr. Panos Vlachos, Anatolia College President.

This year, the Stavros Niarchos Award for Excellence in Computing was presented to Kiakos Ioannis, a highly active student who has served as a Lead of the newly established ACT - Google Developers Student Club. 

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Manolis Maou, Associate Professor & Chair of the Science & Technology Division, Ioannis Kiakos, Dr. Panos Vlachos, Anatolia College President.

 

The recipient of the 2023 Athletic Award was Flokas Antonios.

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 Stepan Partemian, Athletic and Student Activities Coordinator, Antonios Flokas, Haig Basmadjian. 

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ACT and the Jena Centre for Reconciliation Studies (JCRS) introduce the Second “Kavala International Summer School”

The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) and the Jena Centre for Reconciliation Studies (JCRS) at Friedrich Schiller University, in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Institute (www.fainst.eu), the MOHA Research Center (www.moha.center), and the Balkan Strategies International Synergies (BSIS) launch the 2nd Kavala International Summer School on the cultural and political importance of waters, domestic and international (Kavala, 3-11 September 2023).

The Summer School combines academic theory and the praxis of diplomacy to analyze policies and behaviors enabling reconciliation, tolerance, social cohesion, and good neighborliness at the local, national, and international levels, focusing on regional cooperation and development related to safeguarding the environment for future generations. 

It is ideal for international relations, security studies, international law, culture, and environmental protection students and young diplomats, business people, and leaders. In addition, the participants will be able to improve their professional skills as they will work on real cases with politicians, leaders, and senior diplomats.

The program includes three cultural events and excursions to important archaeological sites and environmentally protected areas of Kavala prefecture. 

The Summer School will be able to provide scholarships for some of the participating students.

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ACT’s three-year full-time BS program in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies will help aspiring managers gain training in pilot studies, but also aspiring pilots to earn a stellar business degree from a US-accredited institution.

During your time at ACT and Egnatia Aviation, you will be taking formal classes on aviation topics, from running an airport to airline operations, to develop all of the necessary skills for launching a career in the global aviation industry. You will start by developing general business administration knowledge and go on to explore the more complex aspects of aviation management, and prepare for your pilot license.

Shape a future in aviation that's grounded in excellence and bound for success.

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How does a Bachelor's degree help an aspiring pilot?

In today's aviation landscape, major passenger and cargo airlines seek candidates with a competitive edge. They are looking for individuals who not only possess exceptional flying skills but also have a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry. That's where the BS in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies comes into play.

Our program is designed to provide you with a holistic education in aviation. While you'll master the art of flying at Egnatia Aviation, you'll also delve into aviation management principles at ACT. Here's why this combination is invaluable:

  • Elevate Your Career: Beyond the cockpit, the aviation industry offers diverse career opportunities. Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills to transition into managerial roles when you're ready to take a step back from full-time flying. You'll not only be a skilled pilot but also a competent manager of aircraft and crew.
  • Showcase Your Commitment: A college degree demonstrates your dedication to your craft. Airlines value candidates who have invested in their education, showing a strong commitment to their profession. It's a testament to your discipline and determination, qualities every esteemed pilot should possess.
  • Enhance Your Expertise: Our specialized courses cover essential technical aspects of aviation, enriching your understanding of the field. You'll gain the technical knowledge required to excel in your role and tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving aviation industry.
  • Develop Transferable Skills: College isn't just about academic knowledge; it's also about personal growth. You'll hone critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills—essential qualities for any pilot navigating the skies.
  • Build Your Network: Thanks to our business partners, ACT can open doors for you, leading to networking opportunities with industry experts. You will forge connections that can lead to exciting career opportunities and mentorship programs, while being part of a community that understands your ambitions and can help you achieve them.

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About the facilities

At ACT and Egnatia Aviation, we believe that an exceptional learning environment is crucial for your success. Our world-class facilities are designed to provide you with the best resources and support throughout your educational journey.

While studying at ACT

  • Enjoy an expansive campus in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, which mirrors the excellence of American campuses abroad. With lush greenery and modern infrastructure, you'll find the perfect environment for academic growth and personal development.
  • Join a vibrant and diverse community of students from all corners of the globe. At ACT, you'll be part of a multicultural tapestry, enriching your education with diverse perspectives and lifelong friendships.
  • Discover the future of aviation in our state-of-the-art science and computer labs, equipped with the latest technology. Whether you're conducting experiments or exploring aerospace innovations, the labs at ACT are your gateway to hands-on learning.
  • Seek more knowledge at the Bissell Library, one of Southeast Europe's largest private learning hubs, boasting an extensive collection of print and digital titles, making it the ideal place to research, study, and expand your horizons.

While studying at Egnatia Aviation

  • Train at Kavala Amygdaleonas Aerodrome “Lydia” (LGKM), the first privately owned, dedicated General Aviation Aerodrome in Greece, with over 500,000 square meters of airside and landside fields, an ideal setting for airline pilot training with a network of 10 airports in the vicinity.
  • Build up your expertise with a curriculum approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency and aligned with international standards, which caters to every level of pilot training, from private pilot licenses to seasoned aviation professionals.
  • Get industry-specific training with precision in cutting-edge Diamond fleet and ALSIM Simulators. These state-of-the-art facilities simulate real-flight experiences, preparing you for the challenges of the aviation industry.
  • Enjoy a comfortable and convenient learning experience as everything you need is at your fingertips, with on-site accommodation.
  • Join a network of over 2,000+ working alumni in over 50+ airlines.

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ACT hosts the 2023 Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school

Leading scientists and researchers from around the world, who focus on cutting-edge research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, will attend the 2023 edition of the Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school that will take place at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) in Thessaloniki from August, 28th to September, 2nd.

After two consecutive and successful years in Italy, the summer school is hosted for the first time in Thessaloniki. It is organized by the AI Education Foundation and supported by Google DeepMindACT (American College of Thessaloniki)Aegean AirlinesDeloitte (Deloitte Competence Center), the Pfizer Center for Digital Innovation (CDI)AISERA Reply, under the patronage of the School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The target audience consists primarily of advanced Master students, Doctoral students, academics, and practitioners from all around the world (including Germany, Greece, USA, UK, India, Iran, Spain, Italy, Canada, China, Morocco, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Netherlands, Tunisia), with a focus on the Mediterranean area. 

The applications from all over the world exceeded 800, and the final selection of 180 participants was based on academic criteria, technical background and some prior understanding and practical machine learning experience.

The 2023 Mediterranean Machine Learning (M2L) summer school is structured around six days of keynotes, lectures and practical sessions delivered by prominent scientists and researchers, including Yoshua Bengio (MILA), Arnaud Doucet (University of Oxford), Annette Obika (Google Deepmind), Eric Nalisnick (Amsterdam University), Fabio Viola (Google DeepMind), Giorgia Ramponi (ETH), Iulia Duta (University of Cambridge), Jimmy Shi (Google DeepMind), Nora Kassner (Google DeepMind), Roberta Raileanu (Meta), Sahand Sharifzadeh (Google DeepMind), Sander Dieleman (Google DeepMind), Shannon Vallor (University of Edinburgh), Tharindi Hapuarachchi (Google DeepMind) and distinguished Greeks abroad such as Christos Papadimitriou (Columbia University), Yannis Assael (Google DeepMind)Xenia Miscouridou (Imperial College London), Maria Liakata (The Alan Turing Institute), Konstantina Palla (Spotify).

Topics include:

▪ Computer vision

▪ Natural language processing

▪ Generative and diffusion models

▪ Reinforcement learning

▪ Graph neural networks

▪ Self-supervised learning

▪ Applied deep learning

▪ Neuroscience

▪ Ethics in machine learning

During the summer school, on Thursday 31 August, 12:00-13:00, the panel entitled "AI opportunities in the Mediterranean region" will take place with speakers Konstantinos Kyranakis, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO, AEGEAN, Vasilios Vassalos, Director of AI, AISERA, Federico Neri, AI Director, Deloitte Italy, Katerina Tzouvara, Gen AI Ambassador & Customer Engineer Public Sector, Google Greece, Thanos Stavropoulos, Technology & Innovation Senior Manager, Pfizer CDI. 

"It is our duty as scientists abroad to contribute to our country. Thus, the goal of M2L School is to strengthen local activity and enrich the know-how in the field of Artificial Intelligence in the Mediterranean", said Yannis Assael on behalf of the organizing team, which consists of Andrea Banino, Dimitris Kotzias, Francesco Romano, Francesco Visin, Martina Zambelli, Nemanja Rakićević and himself.

On behalf of ACT (American College of Thessaloniki), the tertiary division of Anatolia College, which hosts and supports the M2L summer school, Anatolia College President, Dr. Panos Vlachos, stressed the importance of the event in Thessaloniki at "a time when our city is gradually emerging as an international Innovation Center. The presence in Thessaloniki of such renowned scientists and researchers from all over the world - many of them Greeks - places Thessaloniki on the world map of the developments that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning bring to our society". 

 

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Minor in Mathematics

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The minor in mathematics provides a solid foundation of quantitative and reasoning skills for work in any major.

Minor Requirements

  • CSC 180: Discrete Structures
  • MT 120: Calculus I
  • MT 121: Calculus II
  • STAT 205: Statistics I or STAT 210
  • MT 215/230: Linear Algebra/ Linear Algebra for CS
  • One elective
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