March 2018

Hail Ira, Full of Charm

In 2018, there are stories everywhere. They are reported on evening network television, hyperlinked throughout our favorite platforms, summarized in 280 characters, or elaborately told on podcasts. Ira Glass, the producer of three of the most successful podcasts ever, knows a few things about storytelling, particularly those told on the medium of radio. Since 1995, […]

SXSW Trade Show and  Journalism and Terrorism: Day 3 at SXSW

Yesterday was pretty tiring, thanks to the 90 degree heat, but that is Texas for you! Well today was also pretty tiring, this time I had Day Light Savings to thank. Today was full of interactive activities learning some interesting topics with journalism and terrorism. Also, and most importantly, it was MUCH cooler. Trade Show  […]

Panel Recap: Emoticulture: How Data & Science Create Happiness

Marcus Collins, executive director of social engagement at Doner, held a dual session with Saleem Alhabash, a professor at Michigan State University. Together they spoke about ways to appeal to consumers’ emotions in marketing, rather than only focusing on selling them a product. Collins started off the panel with a bang, incorporating gifs and memes, […]

HEXDesign and Water Quality Drifter at the TXST Innovation Lab at SXSW

Teams of students presented interdisciplinary projects ranging from innovations in AR to water purifiers to jeans. HEXDesign presented a series of app prototypes built for dating and healthcare. The team worked over two semesters to build eight apps to fill the gaps they saw in the dating and healthcare app industry. Water Quality Drifter is […]

Recap: DISRUPTERS: Gender Equity Strategies for 2018

Everyone talked about having a schedule for SX but also keeping a fluid like approach to this schedule. Be open to what may come your way and embrace the unexpected. As a Type A, over-planner, anxious person this was a bit of a stretch for me but I wanted to keep an open mind. The […]