The Digital Beat: How Technology Reshapes Student Life
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we’re surrounded by gadgets and the internet. For students, this tech isn’t just
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In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we’re surrounded by gadgets and the internet. For students, this tech isn’t just
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, Innovation & Tech Today takes a moment to acknowledge the impact technology has on earth science. National Geographic’s latest series, Secrets of the Octopus,
NASA announced the winners on Wednesday of the third annual Power to Explore Challenge, a national writing competition designed to teach K-12 students about the power of radioisotopes for space
In celebration of National Education Week, former NASA Chief Astronaut and active Axiom Commander Peggy Whitson and Ax-2 Pilot John Shoffner virtually connected with a room full of 180 wide-eyed
STEM education at a young age can foster curiosity, promote critical thinking skills, introduce technology literacy, and bring a connectedness between classroom learning and the real world. NASA is doing
Coding can be a fulfilling hobby or a full-blown career, and people of all ages have the opportunity to learn the skills it requires, and to get to grips with
The 2021 version of Rosie Riveters, named for the iconic World War II poster, allows school girls to build, create and practice critical STEM life skills. It’s a typical Pre-COVID
The second running of the virtual SciFest All Access was a spectacular success, featuring the laughs, hands-on programs, personalities and diversity of programs that said one thing: ‘This is your
Tracy Fanara remembers the day she knew what she wanted to do with her life. An elementary teacher was talking about the 1978 Love Canal disaster, in which barrels of
Whitehat Jr. Founder and perennial business innovator Karan Bajaj developed Whitehat’s cutting-edge edtech program as a coding learning tool for children and adolescence. Bajaj was interviewed recently on Mashable about AI and
While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.
Engineered with smart off-road technology, the 4×4 Ford Bronco is back in the news with a family of rugged SUVs. The vehicle’s production is scheduled for take-off in early 2021 while delivery to dealerships is expected next spring.
What if legislators placed heavy design restrictions on the automotive or aerospace industries? What if engineers at Tesla or Boeing saw their research capabilities reduced to a small palette of less-creative, material options?
Facial recognition has always been a controversial technology, especially when it comes to the government using it. As tensions between the public and police have risen, some big names in
There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:
Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap.
The Black Game Developer Fund is a $1 million annual program to support Black game developers,
helping them publish games with funding, production and marketing support via Humble Bundle’s publishing label, Humble Games
Today at 3:30 EST, Leland Melvin, former astronaut (and Summer 2019 Innovation & Tech Today cover star!) will be livestreaming a special space-focused class in collaboration with Varsity Tutors.
Beyond the direct teaching of students, AI can be implemented into school infrastructure to improve efficiency. Schools could easily benefit from the technology being developed for smart cities.
The aim of the article is to give a clear picture of what studying applications are capable of, be it a writing app for students, online editors, or cloud.
The US News and World Report placed “software developer” at the top of the “Best Jobs” list for 2019. Here’s how to capitalize on this growing industry.
Scenario-based learning revolves around utilization of realistic environment in training to make learners familiar with what awaits them in the real world.
Case Western Reserve University, the world-renowned center of research and innovation, develops the next generation of talent for Ohio’s tech industry.
Learn all about BeSTEM, an organization dedicated to improving STEM education and engagement, in our latest interview.
As a high school counselor, I witness countless student crises each year. Still, every now and then a particular student’s story really stays with me. Recently, one such story involved
On July 6, students watched as NASA Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins launched to the International Space Station. During her coming months on the ISS, she’ll be the first person to
In Good Will Hunting, there’s a scene where our eponymous working class character confronts a Harvard snob with the hard truth of his pricey education: “You dropped 150 grand on
Digital natives have a much easier time sharing a Facebook video or retweeting a funny meme than evaluating the bias and credibility of the original content, according researchers from the Stanford
A Russian researcher recently pulled off one of the largest ever heists. But she wasn’t stealing diamonds or priceless art; rather she stole academic knowledge and gave it away free
I was mainly drawn to coding because it scared me. It seemed like an insurmountable task, only possible for the select few genius “techies.” And that group, I assumed, did
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the most popular astrophysicist in the world. The three-time Emmy-nominated Astrophysicist and Ph.D. has nearly countless awards and honors (including ‘100 Most Influential People of the
It is a popular train of thought to believe that women in the Middle East have been in a losing battle against inequality. However, anti-sexist attitudes have gained positive momentum
Digital badging is a phenomenon taking education by storm. For those unfamiliar with the practice, digital badging is a system by which students earn meritorious badges (akin to Boy and
Dr. Chris Emdin’s work is transcendent. A TED Talk alum, X-STEM Speaker, author, professor at Columbia, and community education and outreach guru, Emdin’s all about building bridges to create more
Stephen Ritz is making waves by engaging students through urban farming — from his classroom in the South Bronx. With his contagious, positive outlook and keeping the work practical and
Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides shares his experiences on hurdles and the fun of space. George Whitesides and Virgin Galactic have made a lot of headlines lately. While working
I&TT: How do your students interact with each other and their teachers? Do students work together on assignments and projects? JB: Students interact in a variety of methods, webcam, Blackboard
If you love to learn from experts atop their fields for free (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ve likely seen a TED (Technology, Engineering, Design) Talk or two. They’re available on
By Peter Gietl Cara Santa Maria is a rock star in the scientific community and has dedicated her life to advancing scientific knowledge for the public. She holds an M.S.
For all of his contributions to business, technology and society, we’re just now seeing the manifestation of Steve Jobs’ vision for education. It might be his biggest gift of all.
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we’re surrounded by gadgets and the internet. For students, this tech isn’t just
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, Innovation & Tech Today takes a moment to acknowledge the impact technology has on earth science. National Geographic’s latest series, Secrets of the Octopus,
NASA announced the winners on Wednesday of the third annual Power to Explore Challenge, a national writing competition designed to teach K-12 students about the power of radioisotopes for space
In celebration of National Education Week, former NASA Chief Astronaut and active Axiom Commander Peggy Whitson and Ax-2 Pilot John Shoffner virtually connected with a room full of 180 wide-eyed
STEM education at a young age can foster curiosity, promote critical thinking skills, introduce technology literacy, and bring a connectedness between classroom learning and the real world. NASA is doing
Coding can be a fulfilling hobby or a full-blown career, and people of all ages have the opportunity to learn the skills it requires, and to get to grips with
The 2021 version of Rosie Riveters, named for the iconic World War II poster, allows school girls to build, create and practice critical STEM life skills. It’s a typical Pre-COVID
The second running of the virtual SciFest All Access was a spectacular success, featuring the laughs, hands-on programs, personalities and diversity of programs that said one thing: ‘This is your
Tracy Fanara remembers the day she knew what she wanted to do with her life. An elementary teacher was talking about the 1978 Love Canal disaster, in which barrels of
Whitehat Jr. Founder and perennial business innovator Karan Bajaj developed Whitehat’s cutting-edge edtech program as a coding learning tool for children and adolescence. Bajaj was interviewed recently on Mashable about AI and
While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.
Engineered with smart off-road technology, the 4×4 Ford Bronco is back in the news with a family of rugged SUVs. The vehicle’s production is scheduled for take-off in early 2021 while delivery to dealerships is expected next spring.
What if legislators placed heavy design restrictions on the automotive or aerospace industries? What if engineers at Tesla or Boeing saw their research capabilities reduced to a small palette of less-creative, material options?
Facial recognition has always been a controversial technology, especially when it comes to the government using it. As tensions between the public and police have risen, some big names in
There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:
Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap.
The Black Game Developer Fund is a $1 million annual program to support Black game developers,
helping them publish games with funding, production and marketing support via Humble Bundle’s publishing label, Humble Games
Today at 3:30 EST, Leland Melvin, former astronaut (and Summer 2019 Innovation & Tech Today cover star!) will be livestreaming a special space-focused class in collaboration with Varsity Tutors.
Beyond the direct teaching of students, AI can be implemented into school infrastructure to improve efficiency. Schools could easily benefit from the technology being developed for smart cities.
The aim of the article is to give a clear picture of what studying applications are capable of, be it a writing app for students, online editors, or cloud.
The US News and World Report placed “software developer” at the top of the “Best Jobs” list for 2019. Here’s how to capitalize on this growing industry.
Scenario-based learning revolves around utilization of realistic environment in training to make learners familiar with what awaits them in the real world.
Case Western Reserve University, the world-renowned center of research and innovation, develops the next generation of talent for Ohio’s tech industry.
Learn all about BeSTEM, an organization dedicated to improving STEM education and engagement, in our latest interview.
As a high school counselor, I witness countless student crises each year. Still, every now and then a particular student’s story really stays with me. Recently, one such story involved
On July 6, students watched as NASA Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins launched to the International Space Station. During her coming months on the ISS, she’ll be the first person to
In Good Will Hunting, there’s a scene where our eponymous working class character confronts a Harvard snob with the hard truth of his pricey education: “You dropped 150 grand on
Digital natives have a much easier time sharing a Facebook video or retweeting a funny meme than evaluating the bias and credibility of the original content, according researchers from the Stanford
A Russian researcher recently pulled off one of the largest ever heists. But she wasn’t stealing diamonds or priceless art; rather she stole academic knowledge and gave it away free
I was mainly drawn to coding because it scared me. It seemed like an insurmountable task, only possible for the select few genius “techies.” And that group, I assumed, did
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the most popular astrophysicist in the world. The three-time Emmy-nominated Astrophysicist and Ph.D. has nearly countless awards and honors (including ‘100 Most Influential People of the
It is a popular train of thought to believe that women in the Middle East have been in a losing battle against inequality. However, anti-sexist attitudes have gained positive momentum
Digital badging is a phenomenon taking education by storm. For those unfamiliar with the practice, digital badging is a system by which students earn meritorious badges (akin to Boy and
Dr. Chris Emdin’s work is transcendent. A TED Talk alum, X-STEM Speaker, author, professor at Columbia, and community education and outreach guru, Emdin’s all about building bridges to create more
Stephen Ritz is making waves by engaging students through urban farming — from his classroom in the South Bronx. With his contagious, positive outlook and keeping the work practical and
Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides shares his experiences on hurdles and the fun of space. George Whitesides and Virgin Galactic have made a lot of headlines lately. While working
I&TT: How do your students interact with each other and their teachers? Do students work together on assignments and projects? JB: Students interact in a variety of methods, webcam, Blackboard
If you love to learn from experts atop their fields for free (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ve likely seen a TED (Technology, Engineering, Design) Talk or two. They’re available on
By Peter Gietl Cara Santa Maria is a rock star in the scientific community and has dedicated her life to advancing scientific knowledge for the public. She holds an M.S.
For all of his contributions to business, technology and society, we’re just now seeing the manifestation of Steve Jobs’ vision for education. It might be his biggest gift of all.
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