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Julia Edinger

Julia Edinger

Staff Writer

Julia Edinger is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Toledo and has since worked in publishing and media. She's currently located in Southern California.

Virtual Reality
Workforce & People
Massachusetts VR Initiative Works to ‘Gamify’ Job Skills
Project (VR)², launched by Viability and supported by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, is using virtual reality technology in its vocational rehabilitation program to gamify workforce readiness training.
July 30, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
inclusice-happy-race.jpg
Civic Innovation
What's New in Civic Tech: CfA Releases Inclusion Report
Plus, New York City moves to expand access to high-speed Internet for housing authority residents, and a Florida city wins a national award for using communication effectively to inspire change.
July 29, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
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Cloud & Computing
Austin, Texas, Offers Tips for Local Digital Transformation
The city of Austin is one of 150 government agencies and institutions throughout the state of Texas that has utilized GTY solutions for digital transformation. Here's why and how Austin has gone more digital.
July 28, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Wildfires,From,The,Colorado,Mountains
Justice and Public Safety
Colorado Fire District Pilots AI Tech for Wildfire Detection
As Colorado wildfires continue to break records, the Aspen Fire Protection District is piloting Pano AI's artificial intelligence technology, paired with rotating cameras, to detect and locate them earlier.
July 23, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
States
Network
What’s New in Civic Tech: The State Digital Equity Scorecard
Plus, Michigan announces $15.3 million boost to grants for projects that improve resident connectivity, San Jose, Calif., launches a community-built platform to connect youth with mental health services, and more.
July 22, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
Colorado_Capitol
Workforce & People
Colorado Opens Search for Next CISO as Blyth Departs
The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology is looking for its next chief information security officer. Deborah Blyth will remain in the position until Aug. 13 before rejoining the private sector.
July 22, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Facial,Recognition
Emerging Tech
Facial Recognition Creates Risks for Trans Individuals, Others
As more government entities look to adopt facial recognition, concerns have been raised about its potential risks and how the technology might have disproportionate impacts for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
July 16, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Data
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Cities Recognized for Data Use
Plus, Columbus, Ohio, announces a partnership aimed at collecting data on gun violence throughout the city, and Pittsburgh, Pa., launches a new "Universal Basic Mobility" pilot program for low-income residents.
July 15, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
A pair of virtual reality goggles.
Health and Human Services
Can VR Improve EMS Response to Pediatric Emergencies?
A National Institute of Standards and Technology-funded study, conducted by Health Scholars, aims to evaluate the efficacy of using virtual reality to train emergency medical services personnel in pediatric assessment.
July 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Digital_Equity
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: 2021 Digital Inclusion Trailblazers
Plus, North Carolina unveils its new state Office of Digital Equity and Literacy; San Jose, Calif., announces a new donation adding up to a $250,000 boost for its San Jose Digital Inclusion Fund; and more.
July 08, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
A person about to press a power button next to the word "innovation."
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: 6 Major Cities Get I-Teams
Plus, Ohio state technologists collaborate to build a new tool aimed at connecting job seekers with employers and Virginia unveils plans to funnel $11.1 million into workforce tech projects.
June 30, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
tax refund check
Civic Innovation
Code for America Tool Helps Families Get Child Tax Credit
Code for America launched a new resource to help families that are eligible for a child tax credit navigate the myriad complexities of the U.S. tax system. The tool is especially designed for those without much tax history.
June 28, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
18F
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: 18F Launches State, Local Website
Plus, Chicago expands its education-focused digital equity program; Louisiana invests $180 million in expanding broadband infrastructure for underserved communities; and Boston launches a neighborhood database search.
June 24, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
data
Cloud & Computing
Arapahoe County, Colo., Opts for New ERP System, Efficiencies
The county recently migrated nearly 20 years worth of financial data into a new ERP system, a move officials hope will ensure improved efficiency across financial operations for years to come.
June 21, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
City,Double,Exposure
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Meet the 50 Mayors Challenge Cities
Plus, Philadelphia launches new cross-sector household Internet assessment survey, Ohio has built a distracted driving dashboard, and Los Angeles is working to help young people impacted by the digital divide.
June 17, 2021
 · Zack Quaintance, Julia Edinger
Closeup of the Capitol building in Austin, Texas.
Government Experience
Texas Overhauls Website in Bid to Improve User Experience
Last week, the Texas Department of Information Resources announced the relaunch of the state’s official website, texas.gov. The new design offers scalability for periods of high demand and a user-friendly layout.
June 17, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
2d,Rendering,Cloud,Computing,,Cloud,Computing,Concept
Cloud & Computing
How the Pandemic Accelerated Modernization Efforts in Arizona
Speakers at the Arizona Virtual Digital Government Summit examined how the pandemic tested existing digital infrastructure systems — and how it demonstrated the need for governments to evolve.
June 11, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Shot,Of,An,Electronics,Factory,Workers,Assembling,Circuit,Boards,By
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Data Shows Tech Hiring Is Up
Plus, Baltimore unveils a new data dashboard related to traffic stops; a Tennessee accelerator pushes to boost tech companies in the state; New Mexico seeks to improve Internet access and more.
June 10, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Young,Engineer,Businessman,In,Server,Room
Workforce & People
Maryland Puts Millions Toward Expanding Its Tech Workforce
Gov. Larry Hogan has invested $6.5 million into strategic partnerships through an employment program aimed at boosting information technology, cybersecurity and green jobs training.
June 04, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
farmer grain
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Global Food Data Project Kicks Off
Plus, a new online platform tracks health disparities across the country, a study in Kansas is the latest regional effort to obtain more precise broadband data and new data details equity gaps related to public parks.
June 03, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
downtown scranton
Cloud & Computing
After Hack and Scandal, Scranton, Pa., Focuses on Cloud ERP
Coming on the heels of a political scandal and a large cyber attack, Scranton’s recent move to modernize its ERP system is key to rebuilding public trust, ensuring security and bringing city operations up to date.
May 28, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
baltimore
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Baltimore Offers New Internships
Plus, Dayton, Ohio, rolls out a police transparency portal for public info; Howard County, Md., announces a new robust digital equity initiative; and a Florida sheriff’s office deploys tech to find wandering seniors.
May 27, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Housing Session at 2021 CfA Summit
Civic Innovation
Good Data Is Essential in the Fight Against Housing Insecurity
During the 2021 Code for America Summit earlier this month, experts discussed lessons they have learned using data to guide resource allocation and intervention efforts while combating housing insecurity.
May 25, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Aerial view of a crowd of people overlayed with computer code.
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: CfA Launches Safety Net Scorecard
Plus, Virginia launches a statewide public health equity dashboard, data from Yelp shows the impact of car-free streets in communities, Alabama launches new centralized COVID-19 response app, and more.
May 20, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Charlotte's Greenville neighborhood razing
Civic Innovation
VR Project Revives Razed Black Neighborhoods in Charlotte, N.C.
A Johnson C. Smith University project will give individuals a view into the destruction of historical Black neighborhoods of Charlotte, N.C., through virtual reality tech. The project is expected to be completed in 2022.
May 20, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Phoenix_AZ_shutterstock_588409268
Workforce & People
Phoenix, Ariz., Chooses IT Veteran Hambric as Acting CIO
Following the departure of Matthew Arvay, Phoenix, Ariz., has selected an acting CIO in Steen Hambric, who has been the city’s assistant CIO since 2017. Arvay now works in the private sector.
May 18, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
misinformation (single-use only)
Security
Florida Schools Could Be Frontlines in Misinformation Fight
This Cyber Citizenship initiative, developed by a partnership between New America and Cyber Florida, will equip educators with resources to teach K-12 students how to identify misinformation online.
May 14, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
downtown miami
Civic Innovation
What’s New in Civic Tech: Knight Invests $1M in CfA Brigades
Plus, this week Code for America holds its annual summit event, Boston’s Digital Team shares case study giving transparency to its work, a map charts recent American migration data, and more.
May 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger, Zack Quaintance
Silhouette profile group of men and women of diverse culture.
Civic Innovation
Delaware Group Builds Toward a More Inclusive IT Workforce
To address the diversity gaps in the state’s public- and private-sector workforce, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership has developed a strategy to help build a more inclusive tech talent pipeline.
May 13, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
Innovation
Civic Innovation
Partnership Puts Weight Behind Making Georgia a Tech Go-To
The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, a public-private partnership focused on spurring innovation, is working to move the needle on the mission to make the state the “technology capital of the East Coast.”
May 12, 2021
 · Julia Edinger
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