We are losing a battle with our attention spans. ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders in children, adolescents and college students. With the ever-presence of the Internet and social media to distract us, are we responsible for creating our own diagnosis? Husband-and-wife panelists Michael and Lizz Pietrus discussed ADHD in America, […]
Having technology constantly present in our everyday lives has led people to question how it’s affecting us and our interactions with the world around us. The introduction of wearables and related technology has only increased this constant connection, and influenced cultural anthropologists Genevieve Bell of Intel Labs and Mimi Ito from UC Irvine to join together […]
As millennials start to enter and overtake the workforce, it’s become more evident that times have changed. With digital media and technology evolving at a rapid pace, and new jobs forming everyday, it’s time employers embraced these millennials and the positive attributes they possess. In “The Millennials: Empowering a Modern Workforce,” Anne Dwane, chief business […]
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We are connected to the Internet and social media 24/7. Technology has transformed our lives in ways no one thought possible 25 years ago. So how are these digital experiences influencing the younger generation? Krystine Batcho, psychology professor at Le Moyne College, said that being constantly connected has both positive benefits and negative consequences for Generations Y […]
SXSW: The main theme of the news from the past week was SXSW, which makes sense because it has officially started! The Interactive festival kicks off today, and was featured by the Austin American-Statesmen on Monday because of how much it’s evolved in the last few years. Some of these changes include the lack of big […]
User-generated content is extremely important in the decision process of consumer purchases. Ratings and reviews are found on almost any website with a product. Because of the influence this content has, it’s critical that it be authentic. Enter Gene Austin. He is the chief executive officer of Bazaarvoice, a technology company that provides its clients […]