AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Work: AMD CEO Lisa Su tells MIT grads that AI can accelerate discovery, but humans must still choose which problems matter and take responsibility for outcomes. Tech in Kentucky Classrooms: UK researchers are testing space-return heat shield materials for NASA missions, including a “Kentucky capsule” idea using bourbon barrel stave material. STEM for Kids: Baker Intermediate School in Kentucky runs a girls-only STEM Like a Girl Camp, aiming to build confidence and hands-on skills in grades 4–6. Public Health Access: A new Georgetown report finds the uninsured rate for U.S. children under 6 rose sharply from 2022 to 2024, with Kentucky noted for slowing disenrollment. Local Tech & Safety: Railserve launches YardGUARD™, a railyard safety system that adds real-time engineered controls to switching operations. Kentucky Research Wins: UK equine science gets $1.8M+ in USDA awards, and UK physicists share the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for the muon g-2 effort. Community & Learning: Louisville kicks off summer programs, including the library’s Summer Reading push and a Cultural Pass for youth and seniors. Data Center Tension: Boyd County residents question NDAs and protections tied to a proposed TeraWulf data center.
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