Technology
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EUROPOL’s Master Keystroke: The architecture of cyber superiority in a crime-free EU
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Europe’s top electronic lawman discusses how the cyber domain will be policed – and won.
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State of the Union, Part 1: Obama’s Push to Break Internet Monopolies
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Obama’s State of the Union proposal to promote internet service competition may delight consumers, but will face vigorous opposition from current providers and state governments.
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Renewable Energy Policy – Not Just a Domestic Issue
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Supportive renewable energy policy has a significant effect on international trade for solar energy technology components, where early investment is the key to large growth for exporting countries.
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Solving a Labor Crisis or Exploiting Foreign Tech Workers? The H-1B Visa in Review
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While the tech industry claims that H-1B visas help address labor shortages and bring in the best and brightest engineers, data shows that they can drive down wages and indenture migrant workers.
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The New Face of Human Capital: An Interview with Emile Cambry Jr. of BLUE1647
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Emile Cambry Jr., founder of BLUE1647, discusses his revolutionary, community-based approach to workforce development in the digital age.
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Is America Perpetuating Inequality by Increasing the Number of Schools Teaching STEM?
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally.
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Discounting Energy Savings: Lessons from Incandescent Light Bulbs
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A new study finds that consumers value compact fluorescent light bulbs less than their energy savings would imply.
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Unleashing the Power of Data for the City of Chicago
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Former Chief Information Officer for the City of Chicago, Brett Goldstein, discusses how Chicago is leading the way in using open data and predictive analytics to improve government effectiveness and transparency.
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Closing the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity
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Women are key to global agriculture, but social and economic barriers severely limit their productivity.
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The Role of Technology in Crisis Management and How it Could Be Done Better
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Expert Patrick Meier discusses the role technology and social media have played in crises like the Boston bombings and how policymakers – and the crowd – can use these tools better.
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Setting Priorities: What Research is Worth Funding?
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Kei Koizumi from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy discusses how his office thinks about R&D funding in a time of budget cuts and economic uncertainty.