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Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce
In order to grow the tech workforce in Nebraska, we need to understand more about who the current tech workers are. The soon-to-be-launched Nebraska Tech Workforce Dashboard will provide a detailed look at the state’s tech talent that anyone can access.
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NARI and OpsCompass Announce Strategic Relationship
The Nebraska Applied Research Institute (NARI) and Nebraska-based cloud management company OpsCompass, LLC announced a strategic relationship to develop technology solutions for enhancing cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems support for the growing cloud industry. The joint effort will include applied research, design, and commercial development agreements between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) affiliate and…
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UNO’s new IT Innovation degree launches promotional video
In August, I wrote a short post about UNO’s new degree, the IT Innovation degree, which was going to allow students combine an IT degree with another, customized field of study. According to UNO’s press release, students have expressed interest in focusing their IT coursework with application to another field of their interest. To complete…
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Two UNL professors awarded NASA grants
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut. Who am I kidding? I still want to be an astronaut. I am, however, realistic enough to know that my dream will never come to fruition (unless, of course, Virgin Galactic drastically reduces their rates). Enviably, two University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) professors will get…
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UNO offers new undergraduate degree, focus on flexibility and IT entrepreneurship
As we see a rise in the demand for IT professionals in all industries, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has responded by allowing students to combine an IT degree with another, customized field of study. This fall will be the first semester the new Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation degree will be offered…
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Google VP Vint Cerf presents “The Future of the Internet” at UNO
Photo by UNO photographer Tim Fitzgerald Monday afternoon, an audience of about 250 gathered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to hear “the father of the Internet,” Dr. Vint Cerf, present his thoughts on “The Future of the Internet.” The event, held by the The Peter Kiewit Institute through cooperation with The Gallup…
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SPN covering visit by Google VP – Vint Cerf
Silicon Prairie News is at this afternoon’s visit by Google VP Vint Cerf and will release an updated story after the event… You can follow real-time information from the event by following @unomaha on Twitter. Vint Cerf is vice president and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google. He is responsible for identifying new enabling technologies and…
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Weekly Wrap Up
Every Friday, we’ll be linking to the previous week’s news that pertains to “SPNers” and listing the upcoming week’s events that pique our interest. News of Last Week 3/27 – NE Creative: MixTape.me, latest project by What Cheer 3/30 – OWH: Movers: Venture based on music buzz, Jimmy Winter of Music Arsenal 3/30 – Life…
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Juicy Ideas Competition update
SPN apologies to the team from Iowa Western Community College who won second place in the Juicy Ideas Regional Competition that we mentioned the other day. Take a look at their video below and awesome work guys! Keep up the hard work in putting the Midwest on the map! Second Place Team: Magical Unicorn Masters…