Nadav Zeimer discusses different colleges that have incorporated blockchain into their educational programs.

1. how are
colleges using
blockchain?
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2. whatis
urban
planning?
Blockchain technology, in the form of digital
credentials, is already being used in some higher
education institutions across the United States and
the world. Different colleges are utilizing the
technology in different ways, with some schools
taking a more innovative approach than others.
With some schools already making the jump, it’s
expected to see more colleges follow suit and begin
to offer more programs centered around
cryptocurrency and blockchain. Eventually,
blockchain credentials will become widespread,
eliminating fraud and reducing overhead.
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3. stanford
university
After a group of Stanford students
realized there were no courses focused
on blockchain and cryptocurrency in
the 2018 schedule, they petitioned the
administration. Understanding this
technology wasn’t disappearing
anytime soon, they wanted the
competitive advantage that knowing
this technology would give them. The
course Cryptocurrencies and
Blockchain Technologies was created
in response and is being offered this
fall. So many students were interested
that the course has a waitlist of over
50 students.
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4. Universityof
Nicosia
Located in Cyprus, the University of
Nicosia has achieved a lot of “firsts”
regarding incorporating blockchain
into their institution. The school was
the first to accept Bitcoin tuition
payments, first to offer a degree in
digital currency, and first offer a
course on cryptocurrency. The first
course in their cryptocurrency
program is free and open to anyone
looking for an introduction to the
currency. The Certificates of
Completion for the course are offered
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5. Massachusetts
Instituteof
Technology
As a university focused on technology, MIT students have been learning about
blockchain since 2014. They have a Digital Currency Initiative, which aided in
creating three courses Cryptocurrency Engineering and Design; Shared Public
Ledgers: Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, and Other Marvels; and
Entrepreneurs without Borders. In 2017, MIT issued blockchain-based
diplomas. The Register’s office used the app Blockcerts to send 111 diplomas.
The app uses blockchain to allow students to access their full academic record
and lets employers verify the authenticity of their diploma without having to
contact the institution itself.
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6. Columbia
University
Columbia University has a private
group of employees, students, and
alumni that work to bring blockchain
to multiple disciplines at the
University called the Columbia
Blockchain Alliance. In addition to
trying to get the university to utilize
the technology, the group also helps
to facilitate larger discussions about
the technology and its use in
innovative ways. Other ways the
technology is used at Columbia is
through the Columbia
Entrepreneurship Blockchain Studio.
The studio gives students a space to
experiment with and learn about the
technology.
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