| Int'l Conference to Examine Social Dimensions of Technology
DURHAM, N.C., April 3 -- Experts in computer science, art, education, law and other fields will gather at Duke University for a three-day conference this month to examine digital technology and how it affects the way people learn, think, create and relate to one another.The conference, called "Electronic Techtonics: Thinking at the Interface," takes place April 19-21 and is organized by Humanities, Arts, Science Technology and Advanced Collaboratory, or HASTAC. HASTAC (pronounced "haystack") is a voluntary network of more than 80 universities, humanities centers, science institutes, arts centers, libraries, museums and community organizations in the United States and abroad dedicated to the creative use and critical understanding of technology in life, education and society. The conference is one in a yearlong series of events at universities across the country.Three of the "Electronic Techtonics" events at Duke that focus on education are free and open to the public.
Women in the Search Industry
As I viewed all the women in the search industry, I couldn't help but be struck by one observation: most of the women I shared lunch with were heavily involved in search engine advertising. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Search engine advertising is a rather challenging and detail-oriented niche. Kudos to my colleagues with the skills and patience to effectively compete in this arena. Nevertheless, where were the women like me? Where were the techie women? Right- and left-brain thinking in search In her Search Chicks column, our illustrious Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Lieb, made this observation: In 2001, [Search Engine Strategies] had little to do with marketing and a lot to do with Web site development's (even) geekier aspects. Of course, I disagree, being a geek myself.
Lacrosse team honors dead player
A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE is to lose a child. In the case of Andy Maute, a Monte Vista High School student who would have been a senior this year, his parents, John and Julie, and his sister, Katie, desperately miss him. Last month, Andy's Mustang lacrosse teammates dedicated the Monte Vista vs. De La Salle matchup to their friend and fellow competitor. Andy's parents and sister were on hand, as were many of the team's parents and friends. Marianne Iverson, mother of player Tim Iverson, told me the bleachers were full as everyone stood to honor Andy and hear the national anthem sung by Monte Vista High teacher Nancy Glimme. The flag was held by Jeff Reifers, also a friend of Andy's. The Maute family spoke to the players before the game and told them how much their son loved the team and how much they appreciated the special attention the entire lacrosse team has shown them since they lost Andy in June.
Brazil Holds Fair to Promote Robots in Industry and Schools
The International Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Fair, which will start tomorrow, April 11, at Imigrantes Convention Center, in the southeastern Brazilian city of So Paulo, has two main objectives: showing the industry in Brazil that robotics are more accessible and necessary than one imagines, and attracting students and stimulate people's curiosity in order to promote the study of science and technology in Brazil. Thus, the Fair, currently in its second edition, will be divided into two spaces: one for industry members only, and another for leisure and entertainment, which will remain open to the general public. "We are living the robotics revolution. It is all around, in the industry, in medicine and in everyday life. We want to awaken Brazilians to this new reality," said Eduardo Branco, director of the event.
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