Many young people with ADHD are encouraged to pursue careers in data science and analytics because their strengths often include attention to detail and hyperproductivity.  Yet, the company cultures of many tech and data science organizations are known for being fast-paced and competitive with a central focus on productivity and performance. For employees with adult ADHD, these environments may … [Read more...]

To protect the planet and future generations from the effects of climate change and pollution, more people are paying attention to sustainability and the importance of making environmentally conscious choices. Data science and technology are increasingly being leveraged to examine and address the ways people travel, eat, shop and dispose of trash and waste.   What Is Sustainability and Why Does I … [Read more...]

The demand for science, technology, engineering and math occupations is expected to grow during the next decade. But even with the growth in opportunities, women remain underrepresented in these fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that only 16.5% of the engineering and architecture workforce and 25.2% of employees in computer and mathematical jobs were held by women in … [Read more...]

STEM refers to the group of academic disciplines including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Examples of STEM are: Business Analytics Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Analytics IT Mathematics Education Women are represented far less in technical occupations than men. According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), only 26% of … [Read more...]

The tech industry continues to grow and change faster than ever, with artificial intelligence, cyber security, and Internet of Things among the leading tech industry trends for 2021. If you are a high school or college student interested in tech, you can gain real project experience and build important relationships through tech internships in computer science, computer e … [Read more...]

Diversity and representation benefit the progression of science and technology, but the presence of diverse workers does not guarantee they feel safe or empowered to do their jobs. Discrimination against LGBTQ employees in the workplace has left workers feeling uncomfortable and ready to quit, not to mention at higher risk for depression, anxiety and insomnia. A 2018 survey from the Human … [Read more...]

When American businesses closed their doors to in-person shoppers due to the global pandemic, digital banking became more than a short-term solution for e-commerce.  In April 2020 alone, new mobile banking registrations increased by more than 200% in the United States. By the end of the year, Accenture's 2020 Global Banking Consumer Study found that almost half of consumers (46%) said they … [Read more...]

Coding is at the heart of the technologies that are integrated into our digital world. It’s how we communicate with computers and build software, apps, websites and video games. “Coding is a new form of literacy,” according to TekkieUni, an online coding school for young learners. Understanding how to work with computer and coding software will be an in-demand skill for employers. However, te … [Read more...]

At one point in time, many considered a computer scientist and an artist two vastly different careers with very different skill sets. That has changed. Given the ubiquitous role of technology in daily life and culture, computer science and art now overlap in many fields, including architecture, photography, illustration, industrial design and user experience (UX).  Consider Ian Spalter, former … [Read more...]

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) industries continue to grow quickly, but also struggle to find enough talent. Approximately 2.4 million STEM jobs went unfulfilled in 2018, according to the Smithsonian Science Education Center. To start filling these opportunities, prospective undergraduate students have an expanding list of courses and majors to choose from. But after those … [Read more...]