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= Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing = The Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing is a newly established college within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was announced publicly on October 15, 2018, and was established with a focus on artificial intelligence. It is the largest expense for a U.S. university on computer science and machine learning to date. A $350 million donation by Stephen A. Schwarzman contributed, in large part, to its' establishment as well as the name of the college. It is supposed to open in September 2019, with a new building being scheduled to open in 2022. It is intended to be an interdisciplinary school, teaching students in other courses about computer science and artificial intelligence.

Purpose
The stated purpose of the college is:"Quote"This reflects a growing trend towards more multi-disciplinary students and graduates, looking for work in a more interconnected global economy.

History
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Funding
The funding for the college has come from several places, most notably, Mr. Stephen A. Schwarzman, with a donation of $350 million dollars. The remaining $650 million was raised through various other donors.

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Impact
With about 40% of MIT Students in computer-science courses, there are a large number of students that will be impacted by the creation of the college. It is also intended to influence public discourse about the role and importance of computer science in higher education as well as in the workforce.