STEM Scholarships a Woman’s Best Friend, Diamonds Not Withstanding
by Lee Rickwood
Diamond miner De Beers wants to get 10,000 women and girls in STEM and achieve gender parity across its workforce by 2030.
Tag: Canada
Is Canada’s Digital Divide Shrinking?
by Lee Rickwood
From 2018 to 2020, the share of Canadians classified as advanced Internet users increased noticeably. The upward shift was most evident among people aged 50 or older.
How scanning and the cloud could free small business from piles of paper
By Ted Kritsonis
One way to make stacks of paper disappear in an office may be to scan all those documents and move them to the cloud in one fell swoop.
Paid Advisory Group to Recommended Harmful Online Content Laws and Regulations
by Lee Rickwood
One in five Canadians have experienced some form of online hate, yet online safety ultimately means so much more than taking down or blocking harmful content.
Broadband Nutrition Labels Proposed for Healthier Data Diet
by Lee Rickwood
Broadband nutrition labels should help explain why enormous volumes of our personal information are being collected and what they’re being used for.
Good Ol’ Viewing Machines Get Corrective Lenses
by Lee Rickwood
Standing on the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building, I felt very far away from the city; looking through the viewer, I thought it was right in my face.
Canadian Tech Keeps Track of Antarctic Climate Research Expedition
A small piece of Canadian technology − barely the size of a deck of playing cards – is playing a big role in uncovering the causes and effects of global climate change. The small but sophisticated telematics tracking device is…
Truck Tech Mandate Delayed; Device Shortage Causing Safety Concerns
be Lee Rickwood
Sophisticated truck tech devices integrate global positioning satellite (GPS) capabilities, high-definition dashboard cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), fleet telematics and communication channels, workflow productivity apps and more.