EWU Robotics Club hosts roundtable on sustainable AI in Industry 5.0
The East West University (EWU) Robotics Club hosted a roundtable discussion titled "Towards Advanced AI Decade of Bangladesh: Sustainable AI in Industry 5.0" at the EWU National RoboFest 2024. The session brought together industry leaders to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) and its implications for education in Bangladesh.
Industry leaders, including Mir Shahrukh Islam, Co-Founder of BondStein, Hasnaeen Rizvi Rahman, CEO of Astha IT, Mahmudul Haque Azad, CEO of Craftsmen, and others, joined the discussion to share insights on integrating AI into education and the workforce. Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza, Adviser of EWU Robotics Club and CSE Department faculty, emphasised the importance of human-centric AI and outcome-based education (OBE) in preparing students for Industry 5.0. He highlighted EWU's focus on aligning curricula with industry needs, fostering skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Mir Shahrukh Islam underscored the importance of practical application and workflow adaptation for graduates entering professional environments. He advocated for teaching methods that connect academic knowledge with industry needs. Hasnaeen Rizvi Rahman stressed the need for balanced teaching approaches, integrating technical expertise with practical engagements such as internships and tech-based projects to address Industry 5.0 demands.
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Mahmudul Haque Azad pointed out the need to overhaul educational infrastructure and curricula, urging students to develop real-world problem-solving skills. Minhaz Khan of Inovace Technologies encouraged students to engage with emerging technologies, pursue remote work, and use AI tools for learning.
Abu Naser Mohammed Shoeb, CEO of Polygon Technology, called for motivating students to contribute to the local economy and address anxieties faced during undergraduate studies. He advocated for interactive and engaging learning methods. Raisul Islam Shajib of Brain Station 23 suggested incorporating logic-building games and entrepreneurial activities into the curriculum.
Abdur Rakib of Programming Hero highlighted the need to balance academic and practical approaches to computer science education. Md Al-Imran, Senior Lecturer at EWU, proposed closer collaboration between academia and industry through regular campus visits by engineers and student placements in IT firms for hands-on experience.
The discussion concluded with remarks by Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, who thanked the participants and reiterated EWU's commitment to fostering collaboration between academia and industry for sustainable growth in the AI-driven era.
