At the same time, it’s critical to carefully consider which STEM field, if any, fits your natural aptitude. Whether you’re headed to college or already working can make a huge difference in your future career prospects and overall quality of life. Is STEM for You? Approximately 10 percent of college students realize before graduating that they don’t actually want to work in the field they’ve been studying. Additionally, 31 percent of this year’s college graduates will never obtain a job that matches their degree....

The desire to promote diversity and the ability to actually promote diversity are two entirely different things. As Leslie Miley pointed out in his speech at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, tech giants like Google and Facebook are spending upwards of $750 million annually on trying to make their companies more inclusive. However, they’re far from succeeding, as the gender gap and minority employee counts are still notably unimpressive. So how can you start implementing this kind of training in a way that will actually begat meaningful change?...

One example of this can be found in movie theatres all across the country—order a medium popcorn or medium drink, and the counterperson will ask you if you’d like a large for just a quarter more. It’s just a simple suggestion, no strong-arm technique here. It should be easy to say no if you don’t really want a large popcorn, right? Yet a quarter doesn’t seem like much, and in fact, it almost appears as if you are getting a bargain, because the large is so much larger than the medium....

If you’re asking yourself how you can market your freelance business in less time while still seeing great results, you’re in luck. Below are some simple tips that will help answer your question: Encourage the Word-of-Mouth Advertising Word-of-mouth advertising is one of the most effective marketing techniques out there. Consumers, especially millennials, have reportedly revealed that they prefer to buy products recommended by their network of friends and family. Word-of-mouth marketing gets you new customers fast, at no charge, and within a short period of time....

Data science positions are found at startups as well as established companies and data scientist employees help make sense of a vast amount of data and discover new insights. These skills can also help leadership make better decisions, bring clarity to current business strategies, get a jump on their competition, enter new markets, and use the insights to grow and protect one’s business. Wherever you are in your data science skill set, this educational course will help you grasp common data science tools to solve complex problems and make smarter business decisions....

Which means, despite how much it might feel like you potential podcasters out there are just another commuter attempting to squeeze on the on the packed 7:00am express train, there are, statistically, an army of ears out there just waiting to be hooked by your 90-minute explications on the reasons your pet parrot Ned is qualified to serve on the local selectboard. Plus, thanks to previously-unfathomable advances in audio technology, you can do it like the pros do for less than $1,000....

Today, major media prognosticators including market research company Forrester and the Interactive Advertising Bureau foresee podcasting as the next billion-dollar media market, with a report from the latter saying that one-billion-dollar mark could be surpassed as soon as 2021. 90 million Americans are listening to podcasts, with more every day. In other words, there’s no better time to launch a podcast. But where can a total newbie get started? Here, we’ll offer a quick overview of how you can start your own podcast for free (or at least, as cheaply as possible)....

The MercuryBox can stand the test of a good time while still playing an unmatched mix of new electronica and old classic rock. I tested it out during a three-day camping trip to Illinois Beach State Park in northern Illinois and it impressed more than just the family camped out adjacent to us. Features and Specs The speaker quality of the MercuryBox was bountiful yet contained. At its highest volume, it proved to be a bit more than you can handle sitting next to it, a feature sought-after in most portable speakers....

Everything here—24-hour disappearing media, video slideshows, augmented reality touches, the actual name—proves that Instagram cloned Snapchat. It could not be more blatant. With Instagram Stories, you don’t have to worry about overposting. Instead, you can share as much as you want throughout the day — with as much creativity as you want. You can bring your story to life in new ways with text and drawing tools. The photos and videos will disappear after 24 hours and won’t appear on your profile grid or in feed....

While some critics have cast doubt on his reasoning, calling the move vindictive rather than protective, the US wouldn’t be the first to take action. India banned the Chinese-owned TikTok last month for the very same reason. However, all may not be lost, as Microsoft has expressed interest in buying the US arm of the company, bringing its data handling under US law. What is Trump’s Problem with TikTok? One could barely call Trump a shrinking violet, and when it comes to social media apps, he has plenty to say....

Joe Lonsdale, founding partner at San Francisco-based venture capital fund 8VC, thinks that a second, more important, type of leader is missing from the tech community. Here’s a breakdown of his recent Medium post on the subject, and what it means specifically. Startups Demand a Type of Leadership Opposed to the One Needed The heart of the issue is an apparent contradiction: Startups demand leaders, but they hone the skills that a great leader would never have....

It’s no surprise they chose the project management tool Basecamp, which has over 15 million users, as that one thing. As for their other major products, Campfire and Highrise, the Chicago company hopes to spin them off and retain partial ownership, or sell. Campfire is priced somewhere between $1 million and $9 million, while Highrise will cost tens of millions to acquire. If they can’t find a new home for Campfire and Highrise, 37signals will continue running them but sell no new memberships and only do maintenance work....

“Our accelerator solves the two fundamental problems for early-stage startup companies – the experience gap and the capital gap,” said Kevin Fryer, SparkLabKC managing director and Kansas City entrepreneur. “We provide a deep pool of mentors who are seasoned entrepreneurs as well as seed capital and access to investors. Startups that have been through this kind of program have a superior track record of generating new companies, new jobs and achieving a significant impact in their communities....

The key to creating software engineers that are capable and effective in their roles is to teach more than coding. At least, that’s the model of LA-based coding bootcamp Codesmith and they appear to be doing everything right. Particularly because their graduates enjoy a 96 percent hiring rate and an average salary of approximately $103,000 per year. Now, pick your jaw up off the floor and start learning why. The immersive 12-week program is designed to address more than just coding....

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a world-renowned conference with movies, music and tech innovations abound. You’ll find some of the brightest minds in Austin, Texas looking to be part of this momentous occasion. While many people go to catch a glimpse of a celebrity or take in a show, Tech.Co and a panel of media industry experts will be there to impart some of our wisdom about the best way to attract readers to your blog with killer bylines....

WeChat has focused on monetizing the impact of social and mobile. There were about 580 million smartphones in 2013 in China – the figure will reach about 770 million in 2014 – and WeChat wants to not just extend the base of users but also have a presence in as many aspects as possible of the daily lives of Chinese mobile users. For example, WeChat gave the Chinese New Year’s tradition of gifting money a digital spin....

As internet speeds increase, networks and hardware will eventually meet their thresholds, which is where wireless AC or 802.11ac picks up. For wireless N, its threshold maxes out at about 450Mbps, but AC can handle up to 1300 Mbps. For typical consumers, there is little need to identify hardware that can support these kinds of speeds as business class internet is not only pricey, but outside the reach of many homes in the US....

To make matters even more exciting, TechCo has been involved with SXSW for nearly a decade, most notably through our eventful Startup Night pitch competition. Last year, we awarded a few innovative companies with cash prizes and bragging rights as the startups of SXSW! While the event is easily considered one of the most fun events in the country, the educational value of the featured speakers is simply unmatched. Every year, SXSW 2018 will be host to a bevy of innovative founders, engaging influencers, and charming personalities that you will not want to miss....

Of course, we have all heard about the unfortunate accident that happened in a Tesla, which was the first recorded death in a vehicle of that kind. Tesla and Elon Musk have long been tickling our fancies about what it would mean to have that much more free time during your daily commute or road trip. Sadly a DVD player was found in the deceased’s vehicle and a truck driver says he saw Harry Potter playing on the screen right before the accident....

The app could help combat what the tech giant calls “commute regret” — the frustration faced by those who take the trouble of a commute only to remain alone in the office, without any of the connection to coworkers that makes that office appealing. No prices or set launch dates have been announced, but a beta of Places is coming “soon.” The app was revealed at the Microsoft Ignite conference, alongside other big product announcements including a new Premium tier of Microsoft’s Teams workplace collaboration software....