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The National Science Foundation's new FINDERS Foundry initiative will fund up to $8.5 million in research by higher education institutions, nonprofits and government entities to solve problems in education. -
A pilot program launching at Chillicothe Correctional Institution in Ohio brings iPad-based technical education to incarcerated residents through video instruction and training on industry-specific software.
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The city modernized 14 lots and garages it owns with new touchless parking payment technology — eliminating gates, queuing and other features of traditional urban parking. Response so far is positive.
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Several student-created entrepreneurship initiatives have cropped up in recent years, and their members are being flown around the world, wined and dined, and written no-questions-asked checks by established VC firms.
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Free, teacher-vetted lessons offered online by the nonprofit CYBER.ORG are designed to support and re-establish the caregiver’s role as an active participant in a student’s tech-driven education.
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The state has already deployed roadside devices and onboard units in state maintenance vehicles. Next, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority will work with a hand-selected 100-person test group.
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Govineer will add to its lineup proprietary water utility and irrigation management software from TrueBill, formerly part of GovPath. Govineer serves more than 2,000 local governments across the U.S.
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A partnership between the North Carolina Department of IT and the Carolina Cyber Network is giving students real-world cyber defense experience while helping the state build up its workforce.
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Starting this spring, a new state test called the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive for grades 3-10 will be “adaptive,” meaning students will get different questions based on their previous answers.
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The proposed legislation would, its sponsor said, create a “clear and predictable framework” for autonomous vehicles. Opponents say it doesn’t do enough to safeguard road safety and jobs.
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SLICFiber, based in the state’s northernmost county, will build out a fiber optic network across nearly all of the north country. The company now has about 4,500 miles of fiber-optic laid in the region.
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The state Department of Motor Vehicles is cautioning drivers to watch for text messages claiming people have unpaid traffic citations. They are fraudulent, the DMV said; it does not notify by text.
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Officials said online the city was hit by a “sophisticated, socially engineered phishing scheme” linked to construction of a recreation center. A payment of $432,739.21 was issued to an unauthorized entity.
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Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt cautioned against regulations that could quickly become outdated, as the West Virginia Department of Education has already revised its AI guidelines twice since January 2024.
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A deep dive into Iranian cyber warfare and actionable defenses for network operators.
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As artificial intelligence and digital tools continually reshape their coursework, students say common frustrations include a lack of clear AI guidance, an overabundance of tools and apps, and Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
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Streets’ many users, their large amount of potential data and the complexity of standing up digital curb systems can pose challenges. A digital map or street inventory can be a first step for local government.
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As Maryland works to bolster cybersecurity, the state has introduced a modular zero‑trust framework, an “architecture of trust” and an 18‑month implementation phase.
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The city recently launched the first phase of an online permitting portal, reflecting a larger, nationwide gov tech trend. An official leading that effort tells what the city has learned so far.
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The state Senate bill would bar police from using automated license plate reader data for immigration enforcement. It has cleared both legislative chambers and heads to the governor’s desk for a signature.
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The program would involve sending drones out on 911 calls ahead or instead of police officers and would require a new technology contract. One result so far has been a saved life.
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