Education/Workforce Development

Education Program Will Train Future Cybersecurity Leaders

June 13, 2012 - Northrop Grumman and the University of Maryland will partner to teach students about the ever-changing and evolving aspects of cybersecurity.

Ghost Town for Tech Research Breaking Ground in New Mexico

May 10, 2012 - Local officials are looking forward to economic benefits from a fully operational city, minus inhabitants, outside of Hobbs, N.M., for testing innovative technologies.

Retired Justice’s Online Game Teaches Civics

May 9, 2012 - Led by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the online primer aims to boost students’ knowledge of county government.

Disciplinary Records of Licensees Go Online in Utah

May 8, 2012 - Upgraded databases and enhanced communication features are giving consumers better access to Department of Commerce information in the Beehive State.

Should Kindergarteners Use iPads in the Classroom?

May 7, 2012 - As mobile devices become more popular, education leaders differ on when and if devices like iPads should be integrated into K-12 curricula.

Girl Power: Delaware Promotes STEM Careers

May 2, 2012 - 'DigiGirlz' learn about science, technology, engineering and math at the Wilmington University-Dover Campus.

Is Apple Learning to Love the Enterprise?

May 1, 2012 - Are iPads and iPhones ideal for government settings?

University of Washington Repeats as Cyber Defense Champ

April 26, 2012 - The university’s team scores top honors out of 10 regional competitors in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in San Antonio, Texas.

Mobile App Lets Parents Instantly Know About Student Absences

April 26, 2012 - Three New York schools could soon pilot a new program developed by NYU graduate students.

NASA Budget Cuts Targeted by Universities

April 17, 2012 - Universities and organizations plan a nationwide car wash and bake sale to create public awareness about budget cuts to NASA’s planetary exploration program.

Collegiate Cyberdefense Competition Set for Kickoff

April 4, 2012 - Annual contest pits student teams against one another to manage and protect existing network infrastructure from cyberattacks.

Robots Douse Fires, Serve Food in College Competition

April 2, 2012 - Teams from around the world gather at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., to enter robots in performance competitions.

California Creates IT Staff Development Position

March 28, 2012 - The new executive will focus on cultivating the state government's 10,000-person technology workforce that has been hit by hiring freezes, staffing reductions and training cuts.

5 Ways IT Professionals Can Keep Learning

March 28, 2012 - Keeping up with hands-on professional development.

Senators Scrutinize Employers Asking for User Names, Passwords

March 26, 2012 - Although rare among public-sector employers, the practice has been known to happen.

High-Tech Ambulance Simulator Debuts in Oregon

March 21, 2012 - Oregon’s Washington County Emergency Medical Services Office and three local schools join forces to put emergency training on wheels.

Experts: Dropouts Could Help Fight Cyberwars

March 6, 2012 - Preventing and fighting cybersecurity threats could include high school and college dropouts, says IT and homeland security panel.

Report: Oklahoma Saves $40 Million Through IT Consolidation

March 5, 2012 - The consolidation could take as long as nine years, Oklahoma officials said.

The Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2012

February 29, 2012 - Government Technology’s Top 25 honors innovators in the public sector.

Recognizing Public-Sector Excellence

February 28, 2012 - Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2012