The Student-Led Conference Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Energized by a national student gathering, a group of Upper School students spent most of 2024 designing their own conference to build belonging and grow leadership skills in Utah high schoolers.

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The Student-Led Conference Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders

Rowland Hall Stories

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Energized by a national student gathering, a group of Upper School students spent most of 2024 designing their own conference to build belonging and grow leadership skills in Utah high schoolers.

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Parker Bushnell ’12: The Alum Influencing Utah Sports Retail 5:26

2 дня назад5:26

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Since graduating from Rowland Hall in 2012, Parker Bushnell has made a name for himself in Utah's professional sports retail world. As senior director of retail for Rank + Rally, Parker oversees the creation, distribution, and sales of merchandise for the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club, making it possible for fans to take home a piece of the action. Read this story, as well as view photos and links.…

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Special Update: Alum Breezy Johnson Named Downhill World Champion 3:35

9 дней назад3:35

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Since graduating in 2013, Rowmarker Breezy Johnson has made a name for herself on the US Ski Team. This month, the two-time Olympian reached a longtime goal when she was named downhill world champion at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships—the most important event in skiing after the Olympics. (And it wasn't her only gold event at this year's competition.) Read this story, as well as view photos and links.…

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Meet the Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Leading Rowland Hall’s Media Arts Program 8:47

16 дней назад8:47

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Award-winning director, producer, and cinematographer Danny Schmidt didn't grow up wanting to make films, but when his journey led him to that field, he fully embraced it. For Danny, filmmaking is a way to make a positive impact on the world. That's why, in addition to taking on his own projects, he's also mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. As Rowland Hall's media arts teacher, he's leading a program expansion designed to empower budding filmmakers by amplifying their voices and their ability to change the world. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. Check out Danny's portfolio.…

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The Power of Nature in Kindergarten 5:42

30 дней назад5:42

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Rowland Hall's kindergarten program is known for its focus on outdoor and nature-based learning, which greatly benefit young children. This year, teachers have expanded the curriculum with even more exciting nature-based activities ... complete with outdoor cooking! Read this story, as well as view photos and links.…

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4PreK Capitol Project Inspires Mini Architects 5:48

6 weeks назад5:48

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When you see at a Rowland Hall preschooler building with blocks, you're watching a miniature architect in action. That's because this play is more than fun—it's full of big lessons in areas like math and physics, not to mention design, teamwork, and the power of imagination. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in March 2024.…

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Ann Burnett Receives National Professional Achievement Award 4:24

7 weeks назад4:24

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Rowland Hall Director of Operations Ann Burnett has been called the hardest working person at the school—so it's only appropriate that her significant and lasting contributions have been recognized with a national Professional Achievement Award.

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Harper Lundquist ’16 on Her First Year as SummerWorks Director 8:15

8 weeks назад8:15

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Rowland Hall's summer camp program, SummerWorks, has been part of alum Harper Lundquist's life since she was an undergraduate. Now, as director, she's tapping into her experience as a counselor, educator, and mentor to shape the future of the program. Read the story, as well as view photos and links. Visit the SummerWorks website. (Note: registration for summer 2025 opens on February 5.)…

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The Kindergarten-Senior Bond 7:22

9 weeks назад7:22

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With a program spanning 15 grades, Rowland Hall has a unique opportunity to build community across a range of ages and stages of development. Over the years, an extra-special bond has been nourished between our kindergartners and seniors. From shared learning experiences to playful activities, discover how these students build friendships and belonging. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in March 2023.…

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Debate Is for Everyone 7:52

10 weeks назад7:52

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Rowland Hall is known for our top debate program, but head debate coach Mike Shackelford knows the argumentative and highly competitive nature of the sport isn't for everyone. That's why he created a middle and upper school class that exposes more students to the benefits of debate without the pressures of high-level competition. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in June 2024.…

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Open Lab: Low Stakes, High Choice 5:53

11 weeks назад5:53

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Since 2022, the McCarthey Campus’s TREC (Technology, Robotics, Engineering, and Coding) Lab has provided a flexible learning environment for exploring and building. Last year, the lab expanded its offerings with Open Lab, a time for classes, small groups, and individuals to exercise choice and voice in STEM activities. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in June 2024.…

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A Better Bug Trap 6:42

12 weeks назад6:42

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How do you build a better bug trap? That's a question Rowland Hall seventh graders tackled as they considered the best ways to capture invasive insect species impacting ecosystems across Utah. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in March 2024.

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The Student-Led Conference Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders 11:00

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Energized by a national student gathering, a group of Upper School students spent most of 2024 designing their own conference to build belonging and grow leadership skills in Utah high schoolers. Read this story, as well as view photos and links.

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The Many Benefits of Tree Climbing 10:38

14 weeks назад10:38

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Tree climbing is a uniquely valuable tool in the development of young children—and for good reason. This one activity builds risk tolerance, confidence, physical and social skills, and even environmental stewardship. Read this story, as well as view photos and links. This story was first published in June 2024.…

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Upper Schoolers Teach Money Smarts to Lower Schoolers 4:25

15 weeks назад4:25

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It's never too early to learn about wise spending and saving—or to teach others about it. Discover how a recent cross-divisional collaboration built money smarts in both upper and lower schoolers, while also strengthening the school community. Read this story, as well as view photos and links.

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The First 10 Weeks: Rowland Hall’s Approach to a Strong Start in Sixth Grade 10:19

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