Three local software learning companies received national recognition this month, a sign of the growing success of research-based artificial intelligence learning software companies here.
Carnegie Learning,
Carnegie Speech and
Quantum Simulations were each recognized for prestigious honors by different organizations for their respective ground-breaking work in the field of software learning.
Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Learning’s Adaptive Math was named the Best Mathematics Instructional Solution by the Software & Information Industry Association. This is the third CODiE Award received for effective middle and high school math software solutions. The award was presented this month in San Francisco.
Carnegie Learning, Inc. also received a Best in Tech Award for the 2008–2009 school year from
Scholastic Administrator Magazine, a competitive national award that recognizes Carnegie Learning's Math programs as a leading Supplemental Math Solution.
Carnegie Speech, the Oakland-based developer of English-teaching software that improves language proficiency, won the technology award at the 16th annual Crossroads Venture Fair in New Haven, Conn.
Murrysville-based Quantum Simulations, developer of artificial intelligence software for science, mathematics and accounting, received a Platinum Award at the USDLA International 21st Century Best Practice Awards ceremony held in St. Louis, Mo. This is the second consecutive year Quantum has been honored.
“There is definitely a rapidly growing, critical mass of education technology companies here,” says Mary Murrin of Carnegie Learning. “The excellent research coming out of our universities for years is now coming to fruition in the commercialization of that research and development of these products.”
These companies will be significant contributors to improving the quality of education in this country and will be on the receiving end of stimulus package funding for education. There are strong opportunities in the industry for research-based companies like the ones here, Murrin adds.
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Debra Diamond SmitSource: Mary Murrin, Carnegie Learning, John Lucke, Carnegie Speech, Al Renshaw, Quantum Simulations
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