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35 Innovators Under 35

For our 13th annual celebration of people who are driving the next generation of technological breakthroughs, we're presenting the stories in a new way.

Preparing a Parallel Programming Workforce
From ACM News

Preparing a Parallel Programming Workforce

As many parallel programmers are aging and retiring, the skill set is increasingly in demand.

­dacity Ceo Says Mooc 'magic Formula' Emerging
From ACM Opinion

­dacity Ceo Says Mooc 'magic Formula' Emerging

After weathering a round of negative publicity, Udacity CEO Sebastian Thrun believes vindication is at hand.

U.s. Schools Need More STEM Training, Better Broadband
From ACM TechNews

U.s. Schools Need More STEM Training, Better Broadband

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently reaffirmed the Obama administration's call for faster broadband connections in schools.

From ACM TechNews

Programming Competition Allows Students to 'Geek Out' and Gain Crucial Skillsets

The Second Annual Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment conference hosted the XSEDE13 Student Programming Competition, a contest in which student...

Master's Degree Is New Frontier of Study Online
From ACM Careers

Master's Degree Is New Frontier of Study Online

Next January, the Georgia Institute of Technology plans to offer a master’s degree in computer science through massive open online courses for a fraction of the...

A New 'dawn' in Exchanges' War on Hackers
From ACM News

A New 'dawn' in Exchanges' War on Hackers

When prices on some U.S. stocks suddenly zoomed one day last month and others unexpectedly plunged, stock-market officials set out to detect a possible computer...

Military Education Falls Short on Cybersecurity Training
From ACM TechNews

Military Education Falls Short on Cybersecurity Training

Most of the six U.S. military graduate programs have not fully integrated cybersecurity education into their curricula or aligned their programs with the strategic...

World's Most Influential Thinkers Revealed
From ACM News

World's Most Influential Thinkers Revealed

Who are the most influential thinkers on the planet? That's a question that you might imagine ought to be straightforward to determine, given the recent advances...

The Worm Crawls Out – International Team Creates a Digital C. Elegans
From ACM News

The Worm Crawls Out – International Team Creates a Digital C. Elegans

Researchers are developing a digital model of a worm, in the hope it will shed light on how various biological systems work.

Linkedin Connects Big Data, Human Resources
From ACM Careers

Linkedin Connects Big Data, Human Resources

Every second, more than two more people join LinkedIn's network of 238 million members.

Next Step in Facial Imaging
From ACM TechNews

Next Step in Facial Imaging

A new system capable of recording moving human images in three dimensions allows scientists to research facial movement. 

Bigshot Diy Camera Aims to Teach Kids Tech Basics
From ACM News

Bigshot Diy Camera Aims to Teach Kids Tech Basics

Owners of Bigshot's device need to assemble its parts in a specific sequence to make it work. An online guide explains the science behind them.

3D Ir Images Now in Full Color
From ACM TechNews

3D Ir Images Now in Full Color

A new non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) imaging technique provides molecular-level chemical information on biological and other specimens. 

Museums Go Mobile
From ACM News

Museums Go Mobile

Mobile apps are redefining and reinventing the modern museum, ushering in a new era of interactivity and immersion.

Japan Sends Talking Robot Into Space as Part of Program to Help Lonely People
From ACM TechNews

Japan Sends Talking Robot Into Space as Part of Program to Help Lonely People

A talking robot is expected to reach the International Space Station in the next six days.

Google's Mini-Films Bring to Life the Early Days of Computing and the Internet
From ACM News

Google's Mini-Films Bring to Life the Early Days of Computing and the Internet

Google is sponsoring a series of mini-films about Britain's role in the early days of computers and the Internet.

As Machines Get Smarter, Evidence They Learn Like US
From ACM News

As Machines Get Smarter, Evidence They Learn Like US

The brain performs its canonical task—learning—by tweaking its myriad connections according to a secret set of rules.

Kindergarten Coders Can Program Before They Can Read
From ACM TechNews

Kindergarten Coders Can Program Before They Can Read

Researchers are studying the ability of kindergarten-aged children to program computers using a graphics-based coding language called ScratchJr. 

Msu Collaboration Aims to Recruit More Women Into Engineering, Computer Fields
From ACM TechNews

Msu Collaboration Aims to Recruit More Women Into Engineering, Computer Fields

A new program seeks to boost the number of women in computing and engineering programs. 
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