As Congress debates the future of the nation’s immigration laws, lots of attention has been paid to highly skilled workers graduating from top U.S. universities. The biggest names in the tech industry have lobbied to make it easier
Educate To Innovate: 5 STEM Programs For Young Black Men
June 7th, 2013 by Brad Graham
When it comes to exposing youth to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the earlier the better. Acknowledging the importance of STEM education, the Obama administration embarked
Posted in: African-Americans, Diversity, STEM
These Women Are Making Waves in Tech’s Emerging Markets
June 7th, 2013 by Brad Graham
A recent Startup Village event in Moscow organized by the Skolkovo Foundation celebrated and showcased Russian innovation, positioning Moscow as an emerging tech hub. Article>>
Posted in: Diversity, Emerging Markets, STEM, Women
The 10 Hardest Jobs To Fill In 2013
May 30th, 2013 by Brad Graham
According to the eighth annual talent shortage survey from staffing firm ManpowerGroup, 39% of employers in all industries across the U.S. are experiencing difficulty filling open positions within their organizations, despite the fact that unemployment
In the Economic Recovery, College Majors Matter
May 30th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Bad news for newly minted college graduates: That still-crisp bachelor’s degree does not guarantee employment, especially if it happens to be in architecture or information systems. Link>>
Posted in: college majors, Jobs, STEM
Don’t be fooled by the recent spate of organizations that have popped up to get girls more interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The U.S. has big structural problems
Molding the Next Generation of Computer Scientists
May 14th, 2013 by Brad Graham
(CNN) — Kevin Wang always had the teaching bug in him. After graduating from UC-Berkeley in 2002 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, he turned down industry
Posted in: Computer Science, STEM, Teaching
Save Our Science: How to Inspire a New Generation of Scientists
May 13th, 2013 by Brad Graham
The artist Pablo Picasso once said that all children are born artists and that the trick is to stay that way as an adult. I believe that all children have an inner scientist, and we need to get them in touch with their inner
