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Life After COVID: Economic & Job Market Phenomena to Ponder Post-pandemic

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Life After COVID: Economic & Job Market Phenomena to Ponder Post-pandemic

This discussion offers a few thoughts on trends and behaviors that may be more permanently shaped by the events of 2020. Specifically, the focus of this report is on how these trends will impact worker preparation, and which industries and occupations will be most influenced.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The unmanned aircraft industry is on the verge of a significant expansion. Current job demand in this sector is quite limited in Texas today, but the industry is poised to take off during the next three years as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to roll out new rules. This brief provides instructional leaders with focused insights into this emerging and evolving sector through interviews with industry experts, online searches of training activities, and analysis of employment demand data.

Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

Explores the career potential in the centuries-old tradition of graphic design and printing, and provides insights into what the future holds for those interested in entering this career field.

Aviation Pilots

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Aviation Pilots

This book gives all the information prospective aircraft pilots need to know to gain the expertise required before setting off on a path to the skies. Also included are salary ranges for those in the field and the education and training necessary to become a pilot.

Welding

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Welding

Welding Technology provides a detailed overview on how to become a welding technician, including the benefits, job options and skill requirements for succeeding in this rewarding career.

Mobile Application Development

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Mobile Application Development

The market for mobile software applications is exploding due to the rapid rise of smartphones and tablets. The popularity of these new products creates an acute demand for development talent but there are few college programs that provide opportunities for learners to develop these new competencies. This forecast offers seven recommendations for colleges interested in expanding training opportunities in mobile app development.

Computer Gaming

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Computer Gaming

Interested in a job in the video game industry? Learn how new technologies and innovations require more knowledge and manpower each year to create new games that push gaming to higher standards.

Cloud Computing

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Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to the increasingly common practice of using virtualization to deliver scalable information computer services. The popularity of this business practice is generating new demand for technical competencies across a number of existing occupations. College IT programs should update curriculum modules to prepare students for administering cloud services in datacenter operations as well as software development within virtualized environments.

Avionics Technician

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Avionics Technician

This book gives an inside look at becoming an aviation electronics technician and what is involved in preparing for a career in avionics. It’s not just the pilot who keeps the plane flying.

Wind Energy

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Wind Energy

The wind energy industry has experienced dramatic growth in Texas recently.

Automotive

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Automotive

The world of automotive repair and maintenance is always changing due to constant technological advances, both mechanically and through increasing involvement with computers.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

As a simple calculation, jobs related to the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry as a function of current and likely near-term statewide demand are very limited in Texas. However, from a macroeconomic and strategic perspective, investments in CNG infrastructure and training programs may provide an opportunity for Texas to take advantage of brewing Federal policy.

Biomedical Technician

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Biomedical Technician

The outlook is bright for biomedical equipment technicians with entry-level salaries in 2007 typically ranging from $32,000 to $42,000 annually. According to both the Occupational Outlook Handbook and professional recruiters, the future demand for individuals in this field will remain strong.

Biomedical Equipment Information Systems

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Biomedical Equipment Information Systems

The integration of medical technologies with hospital information systems is increasing exponentially as medical monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices are tied to the hospital enterprise network. An increasing number of biomedical engineering departments today are now under the management of IT departments, reporting to the chief information officer or vice president of information services. Opportunities exist for certificate programs to better prepare graduates for these specialized positions and to enhance the skills of working professionals.

Usability Analysis & Evaluation

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Usability Analysis & Evaluation

An increasing number of non-accredited certification programs offered by industry firms suggests a growing demand for usability evaluation skills. While some specialized advanced degrees exist within formal academic programs such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) within computer science, human factors within psychology and physiology and, to some degree, information architecture within library sciences, there are limited...

Ethanol: Implications & Expectations

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Ethanol: Implications & Expectations

Ethanol is grain alcohol and is the same substance as is found in alcoholic beverages. When used as automotive fuel it is denatured, usually by adding 5% gasoline, to make it undrinkable. Most current ethanol production is corn-based but ethanol can also be made from other grains, sugar, and starchy vegetables such as potatoes.

Biodiesel

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Biodiesel

A relatively new industry, biodiesel has seen rapid growth, especially in Texas, in the past few years. As the industry grows and competes with the petroleum and chemical processing industries, it will likely create new jobs in the field that will include construction, feedstock production, industrial chemicals, maintenance and repair, and business services.

High Performance Computing

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High Performance Computing

High-performance computing (HPC) integrates systems administration (including network and security knowledge) and parallel programming into a multidisciplinary field that combines digital electronics, computer architecture, system software, programming languages, algorithms and computational techniques.

Mechatronics

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics provides a framework for integrating traditionally disparate mechanical, electronic, control, information technology and other degree programs into a single multi-disciplinary program suited to industry’s increasing demand for multi-craft employees. This integration has been successful in several other countries but has been slow to develop in the U.S. colleges should determine the feasibility of integrating existing programs to develop mechatronic degree and certificate programs as appropriate for local industry demand.

Mechatronics

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics is another way of saying “intelligent mechanical systems” and it is the foundation of many 21st century enabling technologies. Mechatronics involves the integration of mechanical and electrical systems with control systems and information technology.

Home Technology Integration

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Home Technology Integration

A growing number of homeowners and homebuilders are integrating digital technology into residences because the cost of these systems is decreasing. System integrators (employers) indicate a lack of available expertise in the home technology integration (HTI) sector capable of designing, installing and supporting these home subsystems.

Biotechnology

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Biotechnology

This report examines fundamental trends driving advances in biotechnology, includes discussions with leading biotech experts, provides examples of biotechnology curriculum and new courses available in Texas, and makes strategic recommendations to increase the competitiveness of Texas biotechnology companies and educational programs.

Combined Heat and Power

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Combined Heat and Power

CHP is a form of “energy recycling” and is considered a category of alternative energy methods and techniques likely to advance significantly over the next 3-5 years.

Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of making intelligent machines and addresses the challenges of having machines find solutions to complex problems in a human-like fashion

Retinal Angiographer

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Retinal Angiographer

Retinal angiography, also know as ophthalmic photography, is a sub-field of biomedical photography that records the structure of the eye using specialized equipment.

Solar Photovoltaic

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Solar Photovoltaic

By 2015, Texas is expected to create only 361 PV installation jobs, which is relatively high nationally, but well below California’s anticipated 3,578 PV installation jobs. The estimated wages for solar technicians is $15 to $20 per hour and $20 to $25 per hour for solar technician foreman.

Nuclear Power

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Nuclear Power

According to NEI industry surveys conducted in 2004 and 2005, the nuclear industry is facing a critical shortage of workers over the next five years. The survey found that nuclear energy companies may lose an estimated 23,000 workers over the next five years, representing 40 percent of all jobs in the sector. Nearly half of industry employees were found to be over 47 years old and only 8 percent were younger than 32.

Liquified Natural Gas

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Liquified Natural Gas

The number of LNG technicians required in Texas within the next three to five years appears to be relatively low. While the number of regasification facilities and LNG imports is projected to increase in the coming years, the actual number of LNG technicians required for these facilities is anticipated to be low due to the high degree of process automation typically involved in offloading and regasification.

Crime Scene Technologist

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Crime Scene Technologist

Crime Scene Technicians (CST) are essentially functional generalists who collect and maintain physical evidence from crime scenes. The technology of crime scene investigation is very advanced; however, the technology (hardware, software and forensic analysis) is located in the “Forensics Laboratory” rather than in the field.

Electroneurodiagnostic & Polysomnography

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Electroneurodiagnostic & Polysomnography

Growth in sleep clinics produces new demand for qualified polysomnographers and electroneuro diagnosticicians.

Wind Turbine Technology

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Wind Turbine Technology

Wind energy production will grow sharply over the next 10 years and the demand for skilled wind turbine technicians will also increase.

M2M, The Wireless Revolution

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M2M, The Wireless Revolution

M2M is an acronym for Machine-to-Machine computing and both fourth generation and M2M involve networking physical, chemical, biological and neurological objects, systems and environments.

Emerging Technologies: ADM, Hybrid, MEMs, & Computer Forensics

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Emerging Technologies: ADM, Hybrid, MEMs, & Computer Forensics

This report examines Advanced Digital Manufacturing, Hybrid Vehicles, Micro-electromechanical Systems, and Computer Forensics and related core technical principles, applications, trends, implications, curriculum and potential employment of each of these four topics.

Homeland Security

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Homeland Security

The events of September 11, 2001 brought immediate attention to the challenges of internal security in the United States. The realization of these challenges resulted in a number of actions by federal, state, and local governments, including the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Video Games

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Video Games

This highly anticipated report covers the game market, industry, technologies, workforce needs, and implications to Texas technical colleges and universities.

Nanotechnology

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Nanotechnology

This report provides commercialization timelines, driving forces and constraints, industry trends and projectors, and expert opinion and analysis on the emerging nanotechnology sector.

Fuel Cells

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Fuel Cells

Over the last decade, interest in fuel cell technology has grown steadily and projections of future progress have been increasingly optimistic. The practical applications for fuel cells fall into two general categories-power for vehicles (primarily automobiles) and production of electric power.

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Life After COVID: Economic & Job Market Phenomena to Ponder Post-pandemic

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Life After COVID: Economic & Job Market Phenomena to Ponder Post-pandemic

This discussion offers a few thoughts on trends and behaviors that may be more permanently shaped by the events of 2020. Specifically, the focus of this report is on how these trends will impact worker preparation, and which industries and occupations will be most influenced.

April 2, 2021
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The unmanned aircraft industry is on the verge of a significant expansion. Current job demand in this sector is quite limited in Texas today, but the industry is poised to take off during the next three years as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to roll out new rules. This brief provides instructional leaders with focused insights into this emerging and evolving sector through interviews with industry experts, online searches of training activities, and analysis of employment demand data.

September 30, 2012
Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

Explores the career potential in the centuries-old tradition of graphic design and printing, and provides insights into what the future holds for those interested in entering this career field.

March 19, 2012
Aviation Pilots

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Aviation Pilots

This book gives all the information prospective aircraft pilots need to know to gain the expertise required before setting off on a path to the skies. Also included are salary ranges for those in the field and the education and training necessary to become a pilot.

February 1, 2012
Welding

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Welding

Welding Technology provides a detailed overview on how to become a welding technician, including the benefits, job options and skill requirements for succeeding in this rewarding career.

December 1, 2011
Mobile Application Development

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Mobile Application Development

The market for mobile software applications is exploding due to the rapid rise of smartphones and tablets. The popularity of these new products creates an acute demand for development talent but there are few college programs that provide opportunities for learners to develop these new competencies. This forecast offers seven recommendations for colleges interested in expanding training opportunities in mobile app development.

August 22, 2011
Computer Gaming

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Computer Gaming

Interested in a job in the video game industry? Learn how new technologies and innovations require more knowledge and manpower each year to create new games that push gaming to higher standards.

January 1, 2011
Cloud Computing

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Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to the increasingly common practice of using virtualization to deliver scalable information computer services. The popularity of this business practice is generating new demand for technical competencies across a number of existing occupations. College IT programs should update curriculum modules to prepare students for administering cloud services in datacenter operations as well as software development within virtualized environments.

November 24, 2010
Avionics Technician

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Avionics Technician

This book gives an inside look at becoming an aviation electronics technician and what is involved in preparing for a career in avionics. It’s not just the pilot who keeps the plane flying.

October 1, 2009
Wind Energy

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Wind Energy

The wind energy industry has experienced dramatic growth in Texas recently.

August 1, 2009
Automotive

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Automotive

The world of automotive repair and maintenance is always changing due to constant technological advances, both mechanically and through increasing involvement with computers.

July 1, 2009
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

As a simple calculation, jobs related to the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry as a function of current and likely near-term statewide demand are very limited in Texas. However, from a macroeconomic and strategic perspective, investments in CNG infrastructure and training programs may provide an opportunity for Texas to take advantage of brewing Federal policy.

November 1, 2008
Biomedical Technician

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Biomedical Technician

The outlook is bright for biomedical equipment technicians with entry-level salaries in 2007 typically ranging from $32,000 to $42,000 annually. According to both the Occupational Outlook Handbook and professional recruiters, the future demand for individuals in this field will remain strong.

November 1, 2008
Biomedical Equipment Information Systems

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Biomedical Equipment Information Systems

The integration of medical technologies with hospital information systems is increasing exponentially as medical monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices are tied to the hospital enterprise network. An increasing number of biomedical engineering departments today are now under the management of IT departments, reporting to the chief information officer or vice president of information services. Opportunities exist for certificate programs to better prepare graduates for these specialized positions and to enhance the skills of working professionals.

October 1, 2008
Usability Analysis & Evaluation

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Usability Analysis & Evaluation

An increasing number of non-accredited certification programs offered by industry firms suggests a growing demand for usability evaluation skills. While some specialized advanced degrees exist within formal academic programs such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) within computer science, human factors within psychology and physiology and, to some degree, information architecture within library sciences, there are limited...

July 1, 2008
Ethanol: Implications & Expectations

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Ethanol: Implications & Expectations

Ethanol is grain alcohol and is the same substance as is found in alcoholic beverages. When used as automotive fuel it is denatured, usually by adding 5% gasoline, to make it undrinkable. Most current ethanol production is corn-based but ethanol can also be made from other grains, sugar, and starchy vegetables such as potatoes.

May 1, 2008
Biodiesel

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Biodiesel

A relatively new industry, biodiesel has seen rapid growth, especially in Texas, in the past few years. As the industry grows and competes with the petroleum and chemical processing industries, it will likely create new jobs in the field that will include construction, feedstock production, industrial chemicals, maintenance and repair, and business services.

March 1, 2008
High Performance Computing

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High Performance Computing

High-performance computing (HPC) integrates systems administration (including network and security knowledge) and parallel programming into a multidisciplinary field that combines digital electronics, computer architecture, system software, programming languages, algorithms and computational techniques.

February 1, 2008
Mechatronics

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics provides a framework for integrating traditionally disparate mechanical, electronic, control, information technology and other degree programs into a single multi-disciplinary program suited to industry’s increasing demand for multi-craft employees. This integration has been successful in several other countries but has been slow to develop in the U.S. colleges should determine the feasibility of integrating existing programs to develop mechatronic degree and certificate programs as appropriate for local industry demand.

November 1, 2007
Mechatronics

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics is another way of saying “intelligent mechanical systems” and it is the foundation of many 21st century enabling technologies. Mechatronics involves the integration of mechanical and electrical systems with control systems and information technology.

July 1, 2007
Home Technology Integration

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Home Technology Integration

A growing number of homeowners and homebuilders are integrating digital technology into residences because the cost of these systems is decreasing. System integrators (employers) indicate a lack of available expertise in the home technology integration (HTI) sector capable of designing, installing and supporting these home subsystems.

December 1, 2006
Biotechnology

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Biotechnology

This report examines fundamental trends driving advances in biotechnology, includes discussions with leading biotech experts, provides examples of biotechnology curriculum and new courses available in Texas, and makes strategic recommendations to increase the competitiveness of Texas biotechnology companies and educational programs.

July 1, 2006
Combined Heat and Power

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Combined Heat and Power

CHP is a form of “energy recycling” and is considered a category of alternative energy methods and techniques likely to advance significantly over the next 3-5 years.

March 5, 2006
Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of making intelligent machines and addresses the challenges of having machines find solutions to complex problems in a human-like fashion

March 4, 2006
Retinal Angiographer

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Retinal Angiographer

Retinal angiography, also know as ophthalmic photography, is a sub-field of biomedical photography that records the structure of the eye using specialized equipment.

March 3, 2006
Solar Photovoltaic

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Solar Photovoltaic

By 2015, Texas is expected to create only 361 PV installation jobs, which is relatively high nationally, but well below California’s anticipated 3,578 PV installation jobs. The estimated wages for solar technicians is $15 to $20 per hour and $20 to $25 per hour for solar technician foreman.

March 2, 2006
Nuclear Power

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Nuclear Power

According to NEI industry surveys conducted in 2004 and 2005, the nuclear industry is facing a critical shortage of workers over the next five years. The survey found that nuclear energy companies may lose an estimated 23,000 workers over the next five years, representing 40 percent of all jobs in the sector. Nearly half of industry employees were found to be over 47 years old and only 8 percent were younger than 32.

March 2, 2006
Liquified Natural Gas

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Liquified Natural Gas

The number of LNG technicians required in Texas within the next three to five years appears to be relatively low. While the number of regasification facilities and LNG imports is projected to increase in the coming years, the actual number of LNG technicians required for these facilities is anticipated to be low due to the high degree of process automation typically involved in offloading and regasification.

March 1, 2006
Crime Scene Technologist

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Crime Scene Technologist

Crime Scene Technicians (CST) are essentially functional generalists who collect and maintain physical evidence from crime scenes. The technology of crime scene investigation is very advanced; however, the technology (hardware, software and forensic analysis) is located in the “Forensics Laboratory” rather than in the field.

March 1, 2006
Electroneurodiagnostic & Polysomnography

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Electroneurodiagnostic & Polysomnography

Growth in sleep clinics produces new demand for qualified polysomnographers and electroneuro diagnosticicians.

November 13, 2005
Wind Turbine Technology

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Wind Turbine Technology

Wind energy production will grow sharply over the next 10 years and the demand for skilled wind turbine technicians will also increase.

September 1, 2005
M2M, The Wireless Revolution

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M2M, The Wireless Revolution

M2M is an acronym for Machine-to-Machine computing and both fourth generation and M2M involve networking physical, chemical, biological and neurological objects, systems and environments.

June 1, 2005
Emerging Technologies: ADM, Hybrid, MEMs, & Computer Forensics

White Paper

Emerging Technologies: ADM, Hybrid, MEMs, & Computer Forensics

This report examines Advanced Digital Manufacturing, Hybrid Vehicles, Micro-electromechanical Systems, and Computer Forensics and related core technical principles, applications, trends, implications, curriculum and potential employment of each of these four topics.

January 1, 2005
Homeland Security

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Homeland Security

The events of September 11, 2001 brought immediate attention to the challenges of internal security in the United States. The realization of these challenges resulted in a number of actions by federal, state, and local governments, including the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

November 1, 2004
Video Games

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Video Games

This highly anticipated report covers the game market, industry, technologies, workforce needs, and implications to Texas technical colleges and universities.

February 1, 2004
Nanotechnology

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Nanotechnology

This report provides commercialization timelines, driving forces and constraints, industry trends and projectors, and expert opinion and analysis on the emerging nanotechnology sector.

June 1, 2003
Fuel Cells

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Fuel Cells

Over the last decade, interest in fuel cell technology has grown steadily and projections of future progress have been increasingly optimistic. The practical applications for fuel cells fall into two general categories-power for vehicles (primarily automobiles) and production of electric power.

June 1, 2003