March 2016

SXSWedu: Teaching code is not about creating programmers

At SXSW Edu, educators and creators come together to discuss how technology, policy and innovation are affecting the future of education. In today’s public education systems there’s a fierce debate going on about teaching computer programming in schools. The fact is that if code is added to the curriculum, or anything else is added for that […]

Preview: (Unusual) Food For Thought

Had a blast cooking it up at @austinfoodwine !! #mixtli #mixtliafwf #afwfest #austin #chefsofinstagram #tasteoftexas A photo posted by Mixtli (@mixtlicloud) on Apr 25, 2015 at 4:37pm PDT South By Southwest offers a variety of foods for attendees to expand their taste buds, but something they might not be expecting is to eat insects. They’ll […]

Preview: Deciphering food myths

It’s no secret that the food and health world has long been filled with myths and misinformation. But combine that with the speedy delivery of the internet and it’s accessibility to just about anyone, and you’ve got a mess. Tony Labriola is the group account director of food and health for MullenLowe U.S., but more […]

SXSWedu: All eyes on Finland

When it comes to education there is Finland and there is everybody else. Finnish students are ranked as the highest performers in the world and their success has captured the attention of educators around the globe. Accordingly, this year’s SXSWEdu conference featured a panel with two Finns sharing big ideas for improving education on a massive […]

An Inside Look at SXSW Event Planning

You would imagine a conference the size of SXSW requires a ton of planning and preparation. You’re correct. “SXSW is the ultimate collaboration for creative minds and emerging technologies,” said Michele Passaretti, events and marketing assistant for High Beam – the official planning department of SXSW. “There is no better place for brand exposure amongst a […]

Preview: Bringing AI to tinkerers everywhere

Machines that can learn are becoming more integrated into our lives at every turn. Drone delivery is already available to us and humorous stories about self-driving cars being pulled over are already circulating. The future is, as they say, here. With artificial intelligence already so present, important changes in technology are on their way. Among […]

Preview: 1984 Meets Moneyball - Who Owns Player Data?

Wearable tech for fitness is a craze that seems never ending as technology constantly advances. But what about wearable tech and professional athletes? What’s being done with the data collected on NFL players, and who is protecting players’ privacy? Daron Roberts, founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of […]