Category Archives: Technology

STEM-Related Jobs Outlook is Bright

Posted on March 16, 2016 by matt ohern

Demand for workers with skills in higher paying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, known as the STEM subjects, is expected to continue to outpace demand for non-STEM workers over the next decade, based on a new 10-year projection from the … Continue reading →

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Surfing the Data Tsunami

Posted on November 11, 2015 by matt ohern

Data Crush is coming, and it gives us an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform aging and decrepit institutions, designed for the mid-20th century. As futurist Chris Surdak argues the “digital trinity” — mobile computing, social media and advanced analytics — is sweeping … Continue reading →

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Connected Vehicles and Cybersecurity

Posted on September 2, 2015 by matt ohern

In May Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the federal government would be accelerating its efforts to mandate that new automobiles come equipped to communicate with one another. A regulation to that effect is to be submitted by the National … Continue reading →

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The Next Role for Virginians in Promoting Internet Growth

Posted on April 1, 2015 by matt ohern

Virginia and Virginians have a special role in the history of the Internet and a special concern for its flourishing. You can have a “Virginia Internet C@pital” license plate on your car; last year, the Washington Post suggested that Ashburn, VA … Continue reading →

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Should the Uranium Mining Moratorium Be Lifted?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by matt ohern

The debate over uranium mining in Virginia is reaching a crescendo as the Virginia General Assembly meets for its 2012 Session and those in favor and those opposed are ready to battle over this important public policy and economic development … Continue reading →

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