If you could make your own game, what would it be about? With Scratch, the possibilities are endless, and creativity is the fuel for success. This …
Technology through TEDx: A Vessel for Change
As soon as this sound is heard, panic sets in. Over headset, Maria Sabater ’13 instructs everyone to remain calm: “It happens,” she assures us. …
How to Hurricane-Proof New York
What would it take to hurricane-proof New York? Sandy came, ransacked New York City, and left many of us with this question. In the midst …
Poll-Itics: Live Polling Captures Political Opinions of US Students & Faculty
On October 24, 2012, US students and faculty participated in a live poll for the second time (see Poll-Itics: Results from the JSA Election Presentation for …
The Use of Computers with Young Children
Even though home computers were created in 1977 and, since then, have been used widely, debates about computer and technology usage are still active. One …
Privacy Rights in the Digital Age
There once was a time when anything you did, along with any type of file or record, was handwritten, likely lost in a matter of …
The Digitization of Dr. King’s Documents: Where Next?
In 2010, JP Morgan Chase founded the organization, Technology for Social Good. This organization works to develop technology solutions for non-profit organizations. Three weeks ago, …
TEDxYouthDay: Hewitt’s Technological Breakthrough
This Saturday, we hosted the greatly anticipated TEDxYouth@Hewitt event. Part of a global series of events, Hewitt’s youth conference reflects the efforts of many, including …