Showcasing Minnesota Technology Innovation
In collaboration with Sony U.K. and the Forum for the Future's project FutureScapes, London-based consultancy Superflux Ltd. has created an Internet of Things Academy (IoTA: Phase 1 and Phase 2). IoTA is "An open, educational internet-of-things platform to encourage … [Read more...]
Quantum dots, discovered in the early 1980s, are semiconductors whose characteristics produce more luminance and chroma (i.e., brighter and more color). While discoveries like this are always an interesting academic breakthrough, none of us get too excited about technology … [Read more...]
SOPHIA.org, the "social education platform that empowers students to learn in their own way, helps teachers to innovate and puts college students on a path to a lower-cost degree" just announced that they have partnered with Bill Nye, "The Science Guy," to address the issue … [Read more...]
There are very few reasons for me (a 6' 5" guy) to want to drive for four hours. Family is usually the only reason...with Iowa and (gulp) Kansas frequent destinations. With destinations like that, I'm never looking to see more flat terrain like that found heading to Fargo … [Read more...]
If you’re a regular listener to our Minnov8 Gang Podcast you’re aware that I was a major…er…one of the first…um…ok, an investor in the Pebble watch Kickstarter campaign. You also know that I get a good deal of questions like, “Have you got that Pebble yet, … [Read more...]
Educators have another option for classroom sites and blogs, "WordPress is an elegant solution for education professionals looking to create a website for their class, and today we’re excited to announce the launch of WordPress.com Classrooms. Whether you need a group … [Read more...]
SOPHIA.org, the online education platform offering a unique Many Ways to Learn™ learning model with more than 28,000 free academic multimedia tutorials taught by a multitude of teachers, has partnered with New Classrooms – a nonprofit organization that gives students a … [Read more...]
If you think that 3D printing is only for making prototypes, then you're undoubtedly not seeing the exponential increase in its use. Sites like Mashable have this 3D printing category with lots of stories, MAKE magazine has their Ultimate 3D Printing Guide, and there are … [Read more...]
SmartThings, the Minnesota startup focused on the "internet of things" with its smart hub and connected devices, has announced they have closed a $3M seed round. One of the key aspects of SmartThings' value proposition is their API and developer-centric positioning. So … [Read more...]
Exciting our kids about the world they will inherit -- not just the future but their future -- means that getting them engaged and excited about science, art and technology will enable them to invent it. A unique festival in Stillwater on January 5, 2013 is one that sets up … [Read more...]
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