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An AI-assisted commencement and blending art with tech

Portrait of Emily Warren Roebling
Portrait By Charles-Émile-Auguste Carolus-Duran
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Brooklyn Museum/Wikimedia Commons
Portrait of Emily Warren Roebling

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's bicentennial commencement will feature a special guest, brought to life with the help of artificial intelligence technology.

Students at Union College blend traditional fine art with advanced technology.

And an indigenous student graduating from a South Dakota high school shares his ideas with an international audience.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.
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