posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development
Tags: economy energy policy technology science business
posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development
Tags: economy energy policy technology science business
posted on February 21, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Thoughts on Iowa's music industry from musicians Shawn Crahan of Slipknot and Dirty Little Rabbits, and Jason Walsmith of The Nadas.
Tags: creative class music economy technology
posted on February 21, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Is new technology creating fertile musical ground or making it easier for people to rip-off revenue?
Tags: Internet music economy technology downloads
posted on February 20, 2008 at 8:51 AM
As many manufacturing jobs move off shore to other countries with cheaper labor forces, states are seeking to grow new industries. An important sector is the field of life sciences. It’s a rapidly developing field in which Iowa historically has enjoyed at least a toe hold.
Tags: biotech research technology science
posted on February 18, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Mike Tramontina, Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Doug Getter, Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association discuss the advantages and disadvantages of biotech businesses on Iowa's economy.
Tags: biotech technology research
posted on February 1, 2008 at 3:59 PM
The use of the Internet and all the devices it spawned as well as some stand alone gadgets has been a boon to modern education. But the devices are not solely employed to tap that knowledge. As filmmaker Woody Allen once said, "I believe in the power of distraction." Today's student population nearly embraces the power of distraction.
Tags: Internet technology education educators college students
posted on February 1, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Michael Bugeja from Iowa State University and Jan Bartlett from the University of Northern Iowa discuss the issues that multitasking brings to today's world.
Tags: technology Internet communication education college
posted on February 12, 2007 at 2:09 PM
Researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are investigating whether a patient’s own stem cells can be used to repair cardiac arteries, helping to restore vital blood flow to the heart itself.
Tags: heart research technology
posted on December 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Learn what you need to look for when buying that first HDTV set.
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posted on December 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Find out how technology is impacting the way students learn.
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