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| MATR Newsletter - Tue Sep 3, 2013 |
"Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased" -- John Steinbeck
Montana Technology Connection Series, 9/4, Bozeman, Montana http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html --- Montana Jobs Summit to be 'biggest, best yet' http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html
Montana Economic Development Summit - 9-16/17, Butte, Montana
Northwestern Energy
- Steve Jobs and Elon Musk: Innovators of Our Time
While no one would argue that Steve Jobs was one of the most successful technological innovators of our time, many are starting to suggest that Elon Musk may soon be the next household name.
- Montana Jobs Summit to be 'biggest, best yet'
"This summit is set to be our biggest and best yet," says Baucus in the video. "But the key to success is Montana ideas and folks from every corner of the state working together to bring more jobs to Montana."
Inteneo SystemsMontana Business
- Predictive Analytics: Harnessing the Power of Big Data
Challenges - and many others like them - are best addressed with prediction. Will the patient's outcome from surgery be positive? Will the credit applicant turn out to be a fraudster? Will the investment fail? Will the customer respond if mailed a brochure?
- How to eliminate a trillion dollars in healthcare costs
Over a five year time period, based on better analytics, and where everybody wins.
- Google crunches data on munching in office
The titan of Internet data is taking its own medicine, using the data analysis that has helped the company produce $55 billion in revenue each year to improve the morale and productivity of its 40,000 employees.
- Miami-Dade Partnership Uses Analytics to Improve Local Services
Analytics tied to sensors can help government react not just to historical data, but can also enable near real-time adjustment to changing conditions.
Careers
- Energy efficiency work pays off for Plum Creek
Over the last year, Plum Creek completed a compressed air upgrade at the sawmill that will save an estimated 1.7 million kilowatt-hours per year.
- Montana Economic Report: Jobs Outlook Good, Productivity Down
Bullock: This report makes it clear: Montana is in a position of strength
- Black Knight Security & Investigation - Do you have the right people in place when things happen?
We have expanded our service area to include all of Montana. Our certified and well trained officers are placed all over the state to meet your security, patrol, and investigation needs.
- Montana man invents football helmet safety latch - The Wegener Latch
Schools nationwide are lining up for the new device, which began field testing earlier this month. The first school Wegener visited -- his alma mater Kansas State University -- ordered 25 to test on the field. So did Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. And Tulsa. And Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana and Montana State.
Government
- Great Falls, Montana Job Corps recruitment center back up and running: Training program looking for students - Training program looking for students
Job Corps is open to people ages 16 to 24 who meet financial requirements and are United States citizens. Tuition is free for students who are accepted.
Government and University TechTransfer
- Montana's Governor Steve Bullock eyes collaboration to build policies
Gov. Steve Bullock, like his predecessor, is a Democrat. On most days, that would seem like the only thing they share.
Idaho Business
- Bayh-Dole Technology Transfer Act - Universities Love It, But It Needs To Change
"The Bayh-Dole Act has had such far-reaching influence in both academia and American society, but it certainly is not a law that should be set in stone."
- Purdue foundation's website helps entrepreneurs commercialize Purdue's innovations
The Purdue Research Foundation has launched a website called "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" that offers a how-to approach to help entrepreneurs, investors, collaborators and others find information about commercializing Purdue innovations.
Washington State Business
- Idaho tech trailblazers chosen for honors
"That's the beauty of this award," Larsen said. "You go out and you find people who have made their mark and made a difference in the world, and the one thing in common is they all have strong Idaho ties."
Education
- Valley Tech, Avista extend entrepreneurship program to high schoolers
"Kids come to us with creativity," said Susan Christenson, the district's Career and Technical Education director. "This gives them a way to channel it."
Montana Education Excellence
- Online Class Aims to Earn Millions
The class, which made its debut Thursday night, is emblematic of just how quickly the once-static business model of higher education is shifting as technology gives students more options and forces schools and professors to compete for their attention.
- Khan Academy: The future of education?
Khan Academy and its free online educational videos are moving into the classroom and across the world. Their goal: to revolutionize how we teach and learn.
Montana Education/Business Partnerships
- Montana State University Northern - Northern News Network
Arel Moodie, bestselling author of Your Starting Point for Student Success, did an outstanding job Wednesday night helping our students better understand what it takes to succeed.
- The University of Montana ranks in top 100 universities in the nation for research, service, social mobility
The national magazine released the rankings this week, arguing that prestige is less important than performance and value when selecting a school.
- Bozeman High's Bridger program growing, succeeding - "We are revolutionizing education for the whole nation."
"You need to know it so you understand it ... and apply it."
Community
- Local businesses help Montana's Pioneer School complete 1st phase of iPad project
Pioneer School is moving forward with Phase II and III and would welcome any additional support from the business community.
Energy and Climate Change
- Great Falls, Montana is Looking for Young Professionals
The Great Falls Tribune and the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce are profiling young professionals to spotlight the next generation of community and business leaders.
Connectivity & Communications
- University of Alberta nano-tech discovery would make solar panels cheaper, lighter
Wouldn't it be great if they could use some of the most abundant materials on Earth, like zinc and phosphorus, to build cheaper, lighter solar panels?
GIS Technology
- Internet Access In Montana - "What we have here is a failure to communicate"
At the Graham Ranch, we pay four times as much as our neighbors in town for internet access that is slower, less reliable and severely limited. While our urban neighbors enjoy competition from several carriers, we have one option: satellite service --and we darned well better be grateful we have that, according to the carrier.
- One in Five Americans Still Lack Any Broadband Access
Even though more than half of Americans own smartphones, a significant gap in broadband access persists in the United States
Cool Stuff That's Coming
- GIS for Accountability
GIS holds a unique power to create accountability and transparency, combating corruption and mismanagement in much-needed ways.
- The Innovator: Jack Dorsey
When Jack Dorsey invented Twitter, he changed the way we communicate. Will his company Square change the way we shop?
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