The doors of the new Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin haven’t opened yet, but officials already are working toward making the medical school a national leader in health care innovation. Medical school Founding Dean Clay Johnston, M.D., has his sights set on reinventing the Austin school and setting what could […]
Just a few years ago, the notion of autonomous vehicles would have caused people to chuckle. Not so anymore! Driverless cars are the future. Google and Lexus have already released prototypes and the competition between manufacturers is keen. In fact, seven companies have announced plans for autonomous vehicles. The market is moving so rapidly that […]
Effecting change in government is extremely difficult…and often very slow. But, a number of government entities have embraced an innovative program that is truly a catalyst for change. The program – Six Sigma – had its roots in the private sector and its implementation resulted in streamlining business processes, identifying problematic issues and finding ways […]
Public officials throughout the country are working hard to save the environment. There are many federal mandates, but a number of states have even more rigid laws related to sustainability. Air quality, waste disposal, alternative energy, water resources and green building practices – these are but a few of the areas where government leaders work […]
Sensor technology will soon reach into all facets of life from airports to water lines For Texans who have not focused on sensor technology … it’s time! There is no time to waste. This is a huge marketplace – one that is growing at breakneck speed. The market for sensor technology is projected to exceed $20 […]
We’re here – right in the middle of the Internet of Things (IoT)! Environmental sensing … 3-D printing … genetic engineering … smart houses … self-driving cars … wearable technology … regeneration of body parts … sustainable agriculture methods … big data with the capability to analyze anything and everything. It’s a world that few, if any, would […]
Not just a fashion, wearables making moves into medical, construction industries Wearable technology is a significant new trend, and one that is coming on strong. Wearables are being talked about, written about and experimented with in all kinds of ways. What once many thought to be nothing more than a techie fad is now an […]