Articles tagged with the category "education"

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Data Scientist

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As the world continues to change, more than likely so do the parts that consist of the whole. The emergence and demise of these parts is an eventuality. When it comes to the importance of choosing a career path many factors are taken into consideration, more so nowadays is the projected lifeline in which that path is attributed. This encourages a continued need for continued learning as well as being aware of the world around you to ensure a stable profession. Read More

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Internet For All!

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Technology is the fastest growing facet of humanity. It is self-perpetuating because it affects nearly every other aspect of our society. It allows everyone, despite their location, race, or status to do what they do more efficiently which fosters growth at a faster rate. Surprisingly, even to myself, there is still a significant part of society who are still unable to benefit from new technology in their homes. For example, nearly one third of homes in the United States do not have broadband. 1 out every 3 people do not have broadband. In this day and age it has already been argued that Internet access is a human right. It is almost like someone unable to access drinking water, it is almost criminal. Read More

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Educational Institutions: The Next Technological Battleground?

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The advancement of technology has immensely impacted, and in some cases completely revamped, several industries. Because of the opportunities that technology created, previously secure industries suddenly became an open battleground for new players to infiltrate and succeed. In the past ten years alone companies like Netflix and Amazon have greatly challenged rooted companies such as Blockbuster and Borders to the point of bankruptcy in some cases. Read More