The accelerated rise of 3D printing over the last decade is driving big changes across the business world. What once initially seemed a niche novelty pulled straight from the pages of science fiction has steadily grown into a revolutionary technology that’s being adopted by cutting-edge businesses around the globe. There’s no denying it’s a real […] Read Article “Printing the Future: How 3D Printing is Changing Manufacturing”
Category: STEM trends
7 Great Young Minds in STEM
The future of innovation in the global economy is built firmly on a foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Leaders in STEM can be found in just about every industry and business sector. Not surprisingly, these innovators often find a springboard for their work while they are still in school. We’ve gathered seven of today’s […] Read Article “7 Great Young Minds in STEM”
Virtual Reality is transforming medicine
Virtual Reality (VR) has finally found a permanent and progressive place in medicine. The technology found its roots within medicine more than a decade ago, but was never used regularly until recently. Refined and applied, the opportunity for this tech to transform the medical field is within reach. Global Virtual Reality Medical Training On April 14, 2016, the […] Read Article “Virtual Reality is transforming medicine”
Robotics in the Workforce
As our technology-driven world continues its rapid evolution towards the future, we’re seeing many amazing new developments that are turning our wildest sci-fi dreams into reality. The field of robotics is one such area of research and innovation: the advent of cheaper, safer, and more adaptive robots is having a major impact on numerous high-tech industries. […] Read Article “Robotics in the Workforce”
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Medical Field Today
Change is the only constant when it comes to medical advancements. Medical professionals are always looking for ways to implement the latest technologies in medicine in the quest to save lives. Among the leading medical innovations are game-changing treatments for malaria, parasites and diabetes, as well as “nanobots” for delivering treatment inside the body. Youyou Tu: […] Read Article “(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Medical Field Today”
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Technology Today
Technology is such a ubiquitous part of our daily routine that it’s easy to take for granted the rapid pace of innovation. For some insight into what’s on the horizon, here’s a quick look at five of today’s most important tech industry influencers. Larry Page When it comes to pushing the envelope in technology, Page is […] Read Article “(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Technology Today”
Multi-generational Employee Motivation
The modern workforce now includes employees spanning three distinct generations. While all employees are inherently different despite age, differences between these generations do follow common themes– each has its own knowledge, strengths and weaknesses. Managers must know how to work with them all to maintain a successful business. If you understand a little bit about each […] Read Article “Multi-generational Employee Motivation”
We Need More Women in IT
Apple CEO Tim Cook took a bold stance on women in technology. “I think it’s our fault – ‘our’ meaning the whole tech community,” he said. “We haven’t done enough to reach out and show young women that it’s cool to do it and how much fun it can be.” Cook also pointed to what […] Read Article “We Need More Women in IT”
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Science Today
Science is a Way of Thinking If the saying seems familiar, you’re probably acquainted with the work of the late Carl Sagan, who helped popularize and explain science to the public. In fact, science is a driving force in today’s culture and economy, from research on sustainability and health to the development of wearable technology […] Read Article “(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Science Today”
What do the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Model T Have in Common?
Tesla image source / Ford image source When the Ford Model T was first introduced in 1908, there were only 18,000 miles of paved road throughout the United States. Motorized vehicles were just gaining popularity, Now, just a little over a century later, there are almost 4 million miles of paved road in our country […] Read Article “What do the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Model T Have in Common?”