Two years early, Kentucky’s public universities hit key targets on STEM+H bachelor’s degrees
Kentucky’s public universities chalked up another win for workforce readiness in 2018-19, surpassing a major milestone for bachelor’s degrees in…
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Brennan Center: The false narrative of vote-by-mail fraud; mail ballots are essential for safe elections
Mail ballots are essential for holding a safe election amid COVID-19, and security concerns can be easily addressed, says the…
Voices from Classroom: Proud to be educator; we have a problem and are working through it together
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School On April 11, 1970, three of NASA’s astronauts, Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred…
New look — flat, digitally printed, modern — coming for KY license plates; they are cheaper to produce
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is making major progress to introduce a modernized license plate manufacturing process in late 2020…
Cincinnati Museum Center’s free ‘STEM Girls’ program inspires tomorrow’s innovators
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is working to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and inspire the next generation of…
Nearly 12,000 students headed to Rupp Arena for STLP State Championship on Thursday
Nearly 12,000 students, educators, volunteers, community members and parents are expected to converge on Lexington for Kentucky’s annual Student Technology…
Keven Moore: The ‘Right to Disconnect’ from work and how it may change our work environment
Growing up back in my day, when we left work we actually left work behind. Then came the invention of…
Danielle Corbin: Celebrate digital learning with less screen time; power those devices down
Considering the prevalence of screens in our lives — be it television, laptops, tablets or smartphones —it’s easy to feel…
BBB Trends: October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month; how to stay safe, secure online
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) created in 2003 by the U.S….
Melissa Martin: Technology has changed our world but, parents, are you paying attention to dark side?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Tumblr, Flickr, Reddit, WhatsApp, Google, and all the other techno companies have produced products that…
McDonald’s, franchisees to invest $124M in KY to modernize 200 local restaurants, offer technology
McDonald’s has announced that the company and its franchisees are investing approximately $124 million in the state of Kentucky throughout…
Randy Steele: Legislation permits use of eye care technology and protects Kentucky consumers
Vision is critical. From safety to education to employment to daily needs, we depend on our eyes to function. …
Commentary: Eye care legislation restricts innovation, dictates how doctors treat patients
By Dr. Saya Nagori Medical Director/Simple Contacts The Kentucky General Assembly is currently considering legislation, House Bill 191, that…
Experts tell Highland High School students that social media is a “digital tatoo” — avoid pitfalls
“Everyone in this room has a digital tattoo. You didn’t ask for it, you don’t know where it is, you…
Beechwood equips students in grades 5-12 with Chromebooks, addressing digital literacy
Special to NKyTribune Beechwood Independent Schools students in grades 5-12 are going wireless and studying with Google Chromebooks. The touchscreen…
Tyler Campbell: Small business depends on technology for climate to foster, attract entrepreneurs
It is certainly no exaggeration to say that small businesses form the backbone of our state’s economy. That’s why it…
NEF announces $100m STEM grant program to eligible K-12 schools for the 2017-18 school year
The National Education Foundation (NEF), in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY), announces a significant national STEM…
Newport will be the first Smart City in the Midwest, says tech company Nexigen, SmartLINK’s developer
Special to NKyTribune The City of Newport will be the first “Smart City” in the Midwest despite a $50-million dollar…
Chris Burns: Businesses must work closer with educators to solve STEM workforce shortages
Since the dawn of the digital age, employers have been concerned about the lack of skills young workers have coming…
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