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The coding advantage: Why kids should learn to program

Brian Stack Education

Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to Justin Reich, executive director of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Systems Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He spoke to a group of teachers about the changing landscape of the workplace and the need for more technology education. Reich made an observation that has stuck with me to today regarding the overwhelming role technology plays in our world. He showed teachers a picture of an airline ticket counter from the 1970s, with 20 ticket agents working behind a counter assisting travelers.

Has the final hurdle been cleared for the era of autonomous cars?

Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & Automotive

On Jan. 19, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published findings concluding that the death of Joshua Brown, who had been driving a Tesla Model S in partially autonomous mode last spring, was not the automaker's fault.

Net neutrality’s days may be numbered under Trump

Ross Lancaster Science & Technology

In any presidential transition — especially those that see control of the nation's highest office move from one major party to the other — there are bound to be extensive changes at federal agencies that eventually lead to extensive changes in many regulations.

How to build a powerful Facebook chatbot

Emma Fitzpatrick Communications

Imagine if you could connect with a large number of millennials, answer their top questions and help them effortlessly purchase from you. Did we mention you don't have to say a single word in the process? With Facebook's chatbots, you can do this, right now.

What can IoT bring to healthcare?

Yana Yelina Healthcare Administration

The Internet of Things is growing steadily these days, influencing a broad array of industries. The hospitality sector and industrial manufacturing are the two spheres that invest most in IoT equipment, but it is also dramatically altering healthcare.

Can an Amazon Echo be a murder witness?

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

In a rather dramatic turn of events, law enforcement officers in Bentonville, Arkansas, are seeking a digital witness for a homicide investigation. During their search and investigation of a murder scene, police noticed an Amazon Echo in the kitchen of the premises. They think the device may have recorded some ambient noise or background chatter, and they are hoping the device recordings could lead them to more clues about the crime.

Healthcare should expect more cyberattacks in 2017

Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

There's likely good money to be made for gamblers by betting on there continuing to be a plethora of cybersecurity attacks in the year ahead. Some of them are going to be in healthcare; most are not. No matter the industry sector, the fact is we can expect a rise in attacks in 2017.

Amazon finished 2016 with a bang. What will 2017 bring?

Danielle Manley Retail

Amazon has always been on the forefront of advancements in the retail world. From technology to delivery, Amazon is constantly disrupting the industry, so it's no surprise they closed out 2016 with a bang — a big bang.

Cities: Welcoming the era of the American mayor

Lucy Wallwork Civil & Government

As Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, I will begin this series on cities by looking at the rising power of city mayors in the U.S., and why their emergence may calm the nerves of liberals contemplating life under President Trump. Political theorist Benjamin Barber thinks that "mayors should rule the world." Urban think tank the City Mayor Foundation agrees, boldly stating that "in this century, metropolitan areas, rather than nation states, will shape the world's social, cultural, technological and economic agendas."

Smart home devices help monitor and mitigate indoor air quality

Jennifer Tuohy Facilities & Grounds

Air quality is becoming one of the biggest global threats to public health, putting people at risk for respiratory diseases, stroke, heart disease and lung cancer. According to research released earlier this year, air quality levels exceed World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for 80 percent of those living in urban areas that track air pollution. In the UK, for example, air pollution is believed to cause between 40,000 and 50,000 deaths a year; in London it may be killing more people than smoking does.

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