Video Gamers Beat Scientists and Computers in Protein Folding Competition

Researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered that video gamers can be as good or better than professionally trained crystallographers and computer algorithms at identifying the shape of a protein, a finding that has the potential to bolster citizen science initiatives and classroom gamification.

Higher Ed Cloud Adoption on the Rise

Cloud investment is mostly expected to grow next year in higher education; 81 percent of IT leaders or professionals said their institutions would be increasing spending on cloud computing in 2017. Sixty percent said they're integrating cloud thinking into their IT strategies. But it will take a few more years before the majority of applications in colleges are running in the cloud. Today 39 percent of apps are cloud-based; by 2021 it could be closer to 62 percent. Those results came from a survey done among IT respondents who work in government or higher education by MeriTalk, a publishing company focused on government IT, on behalf of sponsors NetApp and Avnet, which are both technology providers.

From IoT to IoE: More Ways for Institutions to Connect to Everything

From wearables, to smart objects and environments, to sensor networks, and more, our choices for connecting with the Internet of Things are increasing exponentially. We are now beginning to speak in terms of the Internet of Everything. CT asked Robbie K. Melton, associate vice chancellor for mobile and emerging technologies at the Tennessee Board of Regents, for some advice and insight for higher education institutions as they explore the unique applications of the IoE in education.

MIT Teaches Wireless Routers to Know How You're Feeling

A team of researchers at MIT believe they've created a way to recognize basic emotions with signals transmitted from the closest wireless router.

Oakland University Collaborates on K–12 Student Migration Tools

Oakland University teamed up with Munetrix to provide data-driven solutions for schools and municipalities to map K–12 student migration.

UC San Diego Extension, SDSC Partner on Modern Data Science Academy

The University of California, San Diego's department of Extended Studies and Public Programs has partnered with the San Diego Supercomputer Center to launch the Modern Data Science Academy, an education center providing hands-on workshops about data mining and data analytics.

UCI Launches Coaching Service for Continuing Education Students

The University of California Irvine's Division of Continuing Education is launching a new career coaching service for students that combines both digital and live components.

MakerBot Unveils New 3D Printing Products

MakerBot has introduced a number of new 3D printer products it says will better serve the needs of educators.

Arizona State's Avnet Innovation Lab to Fund Tech Entrepreneurs

Arizona State University and global technology distributor Avnet are offering $250,000 in grant funding for technology entrepreneurs.

NextTier Debuts College Search Platform

NextTier Education has launched a new platform designed to help students, counselors and parents in the college search, planning an application processes.

Penn State Incorporates Blogging into the Classroom

Faculty and students at Pennsylvania State University are embracing blogs as teaching and learning tools.

JourneyEd.com Debuts Tech Leasing Program for Schools

JourneyEd.com, a reseller of education technology, has launched a new technology leasing service for K-12 and higher education.

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