By Yasmin Ranade
It’s a true pleasure to see the rise in popularity and effect of coding movements, like Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, taking place this week, from December 8 until December 14. Hour of Code is a global movement designed to demystify code and show that anybody at any age can learn the basics of computer science.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Keeping us on track with our schedules and appointments has always been one of the prime functions of our smartphones and computers. Here are some calendar apps that rule our day.
By Julie Hansen
Statistics Canada shows that three times as many men are now graduating in computer science compared to women, which is actually even worse than it was in the 1990s. Computer Science Education Week starting December 8 is a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made in trying to reverse these trends and to think about what more we could do.
By Yasmin Ranade
With the second-annual Hour of Code campaign, a worldwide effort to broaden participation in computer science, especially by girls, about to launch next week, I was intrigued by two different stories about inspiring people to choose a profession in programming.
Innovative Canadian technologists and nano-engineers are concerned about our skin, and the damage that too much sun or too little sun screen, can cause.
by Lee Rickwood
Companies led by women are highly confident in the economy, and the positions of their businesses, according to a new study by non-profit, peer advisory group, the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO). And for good reason – the results show that they’re performing well, even outpacing the U.S. national average.
We all supplement or augment our view of the physical, real-world environment – through our senses, our upbringing, our education, lifestyle or social status. Sometimes we use technology, too.
by Lee Rickwood
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The Starwood Hotel chain is betting on technology to revolutionize access control in its hotels and resorts. We may soon just need our phones to check-in to our rooms.