Philosophy
We have an unwavering, unflinching, unconventional dedication to education.
We believe that education is the only true way of improving people’s lives and making tomorrow better than today.
We believe in the power of big ideas and technology. We believe in science. We believe in art.
We believe in equipping all students with tools and opportunities so that they will have choices for their future.
ASPIRE 2050 keeps a pulse on the economic and technology trends that will fuel the future. We are the go-to partner for everything AI, robotics and connected learning pathways.
Our partnerships with leading industry partners allow us to deliver a customized solution for you and the learners you serve.
robotics, ai
We understand that robotics and artificial intelligence will touch nearly every aspect of life and work in the future.
Do all students need to engage in deep and immersive studies of robotics and artificial intelligence? The answer is no. However, in order to not be left behind, and to be informed citizens, all young people must understand the technologies that will impact a significant part of their futures.
From an economic and careers perspective, our post-pandemic world will have a growing need for AI-literate workers. Many traditional businesses are now discovering new and increasing value by leveraging AI as a basic function. Today’s students should be encouraged from a young age to consider STEM careers, and provided the basic access to the skills required.
“For all children, the basic knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate an AI-driven world will be essential.” – David Touretzky, Research Professor of Computer Science and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition at Carnegie Mellon University; and Founder, AI4K12.org
future effects from technology and automation
The World Economic Forum, in a white paper released in October 2020, predicted the profound effects that technology and automation will have on jobs in the future. The Forum predicted the top 10 skills that will be needed for 2025: Analytical thinking; active learning and learning strategies; complex problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis; creativity, originality and initiative; leadership and social influence; technology use, monitoring and control; technology design and programming; resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility and reasoning, problem-solving and ideation.
Other researchers have also compiled predictions concerning skills needed for the future and how to best ensure that students are acquiring them.
ASPIRE2050 has compiled some of those predictions in this free downloadable white paper.
social impact at its best
ASPIRE2050 is a social impact project focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, coding and meaningful interactions with professionals from students’ own communities and across the world.
educate, engage, inspire
Solutions offered by ASPIRE2050 are designed to educate, engage and inspire students about the power of robotics and artificial intelligence. Our products introduce students to exciting technologies, new ways of problem-solving and a variety of technology-related professions.
why
We Need Students to Study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
As a society, our understanding of robots has evolved from one of fear to one of tacit acceptance. We, for the most part, no longer fear that robots will murder us or take away all of our jobs.
Robots and their role in society is still evolving and clearly growing.
Experts predict that the post-pandemic world, with ongoing need for social distancing and more automation, will rely on robots and artificial intelligence more than ever.
This prediction augments earlier thoughts about the role of robots in the workplace.
A 2019 McKinsey Global Institute study of 800 occupations in nearly 50 countries showed that more than 20 percent of the global workforce will be made up of robots by the year 2030.
The Team
Our team embraces diversity and challenges the status quo.
ASPIRE2050 is made up of a network of highly skilled education, robotics and marketing experts.
Two of our principals are: Dr. Calvin Mackie and Jason Panella.
Jason Panella
‘To best prepare our children for largely unknown workforce demands, and the shifting economic landscape of the future…. what do our nation’s classrooms need to look like today?’
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Calvin Mackie, PHD
The race is not won by the swiftest or the strongest, but by he or she who endures it to the end.”
These are the words that Mackie uses when he’s trying to inspire students – something he does every day.