SAS Honors Educators Advancing AI and Data Skills
Analytics software company SAS has recognized several university educators with its 2026 SAS Educator Awards. The awards spotlight faculty members who are preparing students for future careers by advancing data and artificial intelligence education.
- Simone Borra, an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata," directs a master's program in customer experience, statistics, machine learning, and AI, which was developed in partnership with SAS. His research is centered on machine learning and the application of AI in educational assessment. - Tomáš Hlavsa, an Associate Professor at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, teaches statistics and data mining. He also serves as the coordinator for SAS Academic Specializations in Statistical Analysis and Programming. - The awards recognize educators who have shown a strong commitment to incorporating SAS tools into their teaching and have actively engaged with SAS Global Academic Programs. - Honorees are selected based on their innovative teaching methods, academic leadership, and dedication to preparing students for careers in analytics using SAS software and data-driven techniques. - The awards aim to highlight the crucial role educators play in helping students understand and utilize emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
