Mapúa University and computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) company Altair have teamed up to boost Altair Global Academic Program and accelerate the unviersity’s digital transformation and research initiatives.
The collaboration establishes a Center of Excellence (CoE), making Mapúa University the first in the Philippines with a private, managed cloud infrastructure. This facilitates experiential and research-based learning with top-tier software and compute infrastructure. The CoE certification program provides a competitive advantage, preparing students for internships, competitions, research publications, and the development of vocational courses.
“Using technologies like digital twin, AI, machine learning, physics simulations, high-performance computing (HPC), data science, and more from our portfolio will propel Mapúa University regionally and globally, ”said Srirangam Srirangarajan, managing director for the ASEAN and ANZ regions at Altair.
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Altair’s RapidMiner will beef up Mapúa University’s educational landscape, extending its impact to subsidiaries, the Mapua Malayan Colleges in Mindanao and Laguna.
Upskilling students
Mapúa University, known for its 99-year legacy and a four-star rating for excellence by QS Ranking, aims for global visibility in the competitive education industry. The institution seeks to enhance value for students, attract high-quality staff, and improve QS rankings by establishing a state-of-the-art technology sandbox.
“It is our firm belief that our work together will upskill engineers and foster academic excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration, resulting in top-tier professionals filling the global skill gap,” said Srirangarajan.
The collaboration between Mapúa University and Altair originated during the Dean’s convention at Mindanao in 2023. Altair’s team engaged with President Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo, presenting a comprehensive overview of solutions and competencies in Digital Transformation and Digital Twin technology. Maestrecampo expressed a strong desire to modernize curricula, offering a differentiated learning experience. Dean Ariel Kelly Balan further solidified the collaboration by implementing Rapid Miner AI & ML-driven Data Science solutions in the Makati campus for non-engineering courses.