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BYTE: Gamified Competitions in College and Why It Matters | E07c
What makes a university education relevant in a world where you can Google anything?
In this segment of Tech Legacies podcast, Gaurav Shekhar, Associate Dean at UT Dallas, explains the irreplaceable role of universities: not just to teach skills, but to develop independent thinkers who can solve tomorrow’s problems, even ones we haven’t even defined yet.
He also shares:
- Why corporate training and bootcamps can’t replace the big-picture thinking cultivated in universities
- How academic-industry partnerships with companies like Tableau and Alteryx build real-world readiness
- The power of gamified competitions to build confidence, teamwork, and industry-level problem-solving skills
Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, this conversation will change how you think about higher education and how it prepares future tech leaders.
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By Fanny DunaganWhat makes a university education relevant in a world where you can Google anything?
In this segment of Tech Legacies podcast, Gaurav Shekhar, Associate Dean at UT Dallas, explains the irreplaceable role of universities: not just to teach skills, but to develop independent thinkers who can solve tomorrow’s problems, even ones we haven’t even defined yet.
He also shares:
- Why corporate training and bootcamps can’t replace the big-picture thinking cultivated in universities
- How academic-industry partnerships with companies like Tableau and Alteryx build real-world readiness
- The power of gamified competitions to build confidence, teamwork, and industry-level problem-solving skills
Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, this conversation will change how you think about higher education and how it prepares future tech leaders.