Jack Andraka is a cancer researcher that created a test for pancreatic cancer that will revolutionize the field. He’s an advocate for open access to scientific research. He’s given a TED Talk and appeared on the Colbert Report. Oh, and he’s a 17-year-old high school student. Andraka’s story is remarkable. After a close family friend […]
SXSW attracts some of the brightest and most forward thinking people to come share their ideas and experiences. This year the keynotes represent a diverse group of technologists, scientists, artists, and journalists. These are the Keynote speakers this year and the attention they have garnered on twitter since their announcement of being a SXSW keynote. […]
Kat Mandelstein of PwC Advisory was gracious enough to give us a complete run down on gamification and when and how businesses should plan to use it in the near future. This new trend is growing and when businesses thoughtfully utilize gamification, Mandelstein said it can change behavior, develop skills, and enable innovation. Mandelstein […]
Twitter is now an integral part of everyday life, be it in business or in our personal life. This year’s SXSW reflects that with over 200 Twitter themed panels. If you can’t get to them all, these are the 5 you should not miss. TV Storytelling Adapted for Twitter Date: Monday, March 10 Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm […]
Diane Ravitch is a former US Secretary of Education who used to be a big advocate of charter schools and vouchers. In the subsequent years, she has seen what she described as an error in her thinking. Ravitch was the first Featured Session at SXSWEdu and spoke passionately about the needs for education reform. [View […]
SXSWEdu kicks off today and Ron Reed and Greg Rosenbaum spoke to a packed ballroom at the Austin Convention Center about how to get the most out of the conference. These tips don’t just apply to Edu, they can easily fit in to Interactive, Film, Music, or just how to live life to the fullest. […]
The summer of 2013 saw a meteoric rise to the political future of State Senator Wendy Davis. After a nearly 13 hour filibuster, she was catapulted into a national spotlight. Jessica Luther was one of the main activists involved during the filibuster and the subsequent protests at the Capitol. Along with Julie Gillis, a writer […]