Generating SPARCS with a Lasting Impact
SPARCS seeks business Partners who are willing to expose program participants to existing and emerging technologies, as well as diverse information technology roles and skills.
Minnesota Aspirations In Computing Awards for High School Women Seeks Applicants
MNAiC expands employer engagement opportunities for young women with a passion for computing.
Where Are They Now: Zoe Berg
Meet Zoe Berg, an aspiring mechanical engineer, Lakeville South High School senior and rockstar member of the Aspirations in Computing community with four awards to her name – 2018 National Honorable Mention, 2018 State Winner, 2017 State Honorable Mention, and 2016 Certificate of Distinction honoree. She first applied for the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MNAiC) award in ninth grade due to the encouragement and support from her mom. Good thing she applied, because she has not only g…
The Defining Differences between Big Data, Data Analytics & Data Science
Once upon a time, when mentioned in conversations or in the classroom, numbers in general were referred to as either Mathematics or Statistics. Now, data can be included to terms used to refer to numbers.
Applying Emerging Big Data, Analytics, Infrastructure Curriculum to the Classroom
As many of you remember, at New Directions in IT Education Faculty (NDiIT) Conference in May 2018 we had a full half day dedicated to data. Our Keynote Speaker, James Harroun, SAS, gave a fascinating view into data visualization and exploration which was followed by a panel discussion with experts from Willis Towers Watson and One 10 Marketing and Brick, Inc joining in the conversation. The Data Analytics and Science panel discussion concluded Keynote Speaker, Joseph Indelicato, of S…
New and Improved 2018 ITX Curriculum
IT Exploration (ITX) offers market relevant educational materials to prepare secondary and postsecondary students for success in a fast-changing technological world. The program can be enlivened through the engagement of area employers and IT professionals. ITX prepares students for higher education and career success in high-demand technology jobs.
Making the most Out of the New Academic Year Event Calendar as a MN State Faculty Member
As the Information Technology Center of Excellence we offer a wide range of opportunities to assist MN State I.T. faculty increase industry knowledge, collaborate and partner with local businesses.
Making the most out of the New Academic Year’s Event Calendar
As the Information Technology Center of Excellence we offer a wide range of opportunities to assist MN State I.T. students increase their professional and technical skills.