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Number of International Science and Engineering Students Increasing
November 18, 2009
Science Careers from the Journal Science – This article took a closer look at international students who are coming to the United States for education and the different fields they are targeting. What they found was that science and engineering students from abroad jumped 20% during 2009 and that 4 in 10 international undergraduates are in science or engineering programs. The increase of students targeting these fields show the direction science and engineering is going and the important role it will play in the future.
http://blogs.sciencemag.org/sciencecareers/2009/11/international-s.html
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IT Recovery
November 6, 2009
IT Recovery
In a recent survey conducted by CIO Magazine, it concluded that as we move into 2010 CIO’s within organizations plan on increasing IT spending at a rate we have not seen since 2008. The survey that was conducted gave a clear indication that as we move into 2010, IT is going to be a main focus and that 37% of IT leaders plan on increasing spend within their organizations. In addition, the survey also found that small companies rather than larger organizations will be the ones leading the way in IT spending with an average of 43% increasing IT spend. Overall this article shows that the IT world is starting to build back up and as it does it will only increase the number of jobs available for the IT professional.
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IT professionals in High Demand
September 22, 2009
As we move into the fourth quarter, IT staffing levels are expected to remain the same with no major growth or decline. With that said, IT professionals are still listed as a in demand occupation and rated in the top 10 occupational categories.
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Technology: Driving Business Forward
August 17, 2009
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In this second episode in a new series by Microsoft, Jack and Suzy Welch are brought in to consult with Domino’s Pizza to help generate new ideas to move their business forward. Discussed in the program is the overwhelming importance of Technology in moving a business from one level to the next. From point of sale to marketing, technology has enabled Domino’s to continue to drive profitability upward. As the company moves forward they understand that technology will continue to be a driving force in their success.
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Business and Technology
July 23, 2009
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In this new video series by Microsoft, Jack and Suzy Welch are brought into consult with different organizations to help them continue to drive their business forward. This particular session with Hertz is based around moving a new business venture forward through technology and an effective business model. In addition to discussing the key factor that technology will play, it really gives you an idea of how a company works and the different parts that need to work together to make it successful.
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