Siemens Foundation launches new training program to fill building technology industry skills gap

The Siemens Foundation is advancing its mission to narrow the opportunity gap for young people in the United States in STEM careers by launching a new workforce training program to fill skilled positions in the intelligent buildings industry in collaboration with Siemens Building Technologies and the Association of Controls Professionals (ACP).
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Hyundai shows off ‘walking car’ at CES

Hyundai has shown off a small model of a car it says can activate robotic legs to walk at 3mph (5km/h) over rough terrain and also able to climb a 5ft (1.5m) wall and jump a 5ft gap. Continue reading Hyundai shows off ‘walking car’ at CES →

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Dr. Mae Jemison: On a ‘Starship’ Enterprise

By Brady Rhoades

The first female African-American astronaut in space was not cured of curiosity when she whirled about the cosmos as part of NASA’s STS-47 in 1992. Her vision sharpened, like a kid who takes her first plane flight. Wondrous, yes, but still a hint. Continue reading Dr. Mae Jemison: On a ‘Starship’ Enterprise →

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Robots and Millennials: Joining Forces To Change The Future of Work

Ironman isn’t Ironman without the suit, but the suit has no power without the man. That is the future of robotic development, people and robots, working together hand-in-hand to accomplish more than we ever thought would be possible. Continue reading Robots and Millennials: Joining Forces To Change The Future of Work →

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6 Ways Employers Recruit With Artificial Intelligence

Companies hope chatbots and video interviews will improve the recruiting process for everyone. Continue reading 6 Ways Employers Recruit With Artificial Intelligence →

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How This Former MIT Professor And Google Engineer Used Holograms To Build A $28 Million Startup

A red laser pointer shining through a raw chicken carcass may not seem like groundbreaking science, but for veteran technologist Mary Lou Jepsen, it’s worth $28 million in funding for her latest startup, Openwater. Continue reading How This Former MIT Professor And Google Engineer Used Holograms To Build A $28 Million Startup →

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Taking Engineering to a New Level—Q&A with NASA engineer Adriana Ocampo

Adriana Ocampo, PhD, is the Science Program Manager at NASA headquarters. Take a look at NASA’s Q&A with the accomplished engineer.
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Meet Virginia’s First African-American Nanoscientist

By Tiffany Woodall

This past May, Ginai Seabron became the first African-American woman to earn a B.S. in nanoscience from the College of Science at Virginia Tech. Continue reading Meet Virginia’s First African-American Nanoscientist →

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The self-described “serial entrepreneur” owns four profitable, distinct businesses with plans to launch a fifth in the near future.

Successful entrepreneurs usually have their hands full running one business, but Kalika Yap isn’t like other business owners. The self-described “serial entrepreneur” owns four profitable, distinct businesses with plans to launch a fifth in the near future. Continue reading The self-described “serial entrepreneur” owns four profitable, distinct businesses with plans to launch a fifth in the near future. →

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Life in the Fast Lane at Alcatraz East Crime Museum

Every year people visit car shows, both near their home, and even states away. The country has a fascination with both old and new models, and car shows give auto enthusiasts a way to see a variety of vehicles all at one time. Continue reading Life in the Fast Lane at Alcatraz East Crime Museum →

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