New tech graduates being snapped up
New graduates from the Electronic and Computer Engineering programme at NUI Galway are experiencing demand for their skills far beyond anything they could have ever imagined when they entered the course.
New Mexico-based Optomec looks to Twin Cities for R&D
Optomec, a company that makes “aerosol jet” printers that produce electronic circuits, has its headquarters and manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, N.M. But when it comes to research and development, the company is expanding its St. Paul presence.
Tullett Prebon’s Global Head of Research Warns in Report: “America Needs to Get Real”
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Report Entitled: Armageddon USA? America at the Crossroads Tullett Prebon plc, (“Tullett Prebon”), one of the world’s leading inter-dealer brokers, today issued a report ...
Minister opens BICET 2012
Bandar Seri Begawan - Science and engineering research play a critical role in raising the standard of living as they help create jobs, improve health and contribute to increase in national security and as international economic competition intensifies in the years ahead, research will be even more important in meeting national objectives.
National Academy of Sciences honors CMU professor Christopher Bettinger
We're increasingly made up of artificial parts. More than 2 million Americans have received implanted pacemakers or defibrillators, for instance. More than 100,000 use insulin pumps. And hundreds of people have received bone growth stimulators during spinal fusion surgery.
Fairchild Controls Names Peter J. Borgel as Company's President
FREDERICK, MD-- - Peter J. Borgel has joined Fairchild Controls Corporation as its president, taking the top management position at this EADS North America company that designs, manufactures and repairs ...
They tap into Android to turn entrepreneurs
Android is now the rage in the phone and tablet segments of the electronic communication devices, and five engineering students have mastered the art of developing applications for this operating...
Nokia Siemens Network to cut nearly 3,000 jobs in Germany
The Finnish-German telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced its current restructuring plans will entail 2,900 job cuts in Germany alone. Most locations will be shut down.
Howard Gold's No-Nonsense Investing: The sweatshop price of Apple’s huge success
Apple’s phenomenal success comes at a price: The iPad and the iPhone are manufactured in some of the world’s worst electronic sweatshops.
HISD looking to help graduates land jobs
HISD looking to help graduates land jobs Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:36 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 The plan calls for starting intensive career training programs at five high schools next year that would allow students to graduate with industry ...