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Latin Tech Wire - March 15, 2008

Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 11:00pm.

March 3 - March 15, 2008

 
Technology & Science News

H-1B Visas Go With Job Creation
While many argue that increasing the annual cap on the number of H-1B visas causes Americans to lose jobs to foreign workers, a new study has found that for every H-1B position requested, tech companies actually create additional jobs beyond the positions filled by foreign workers.

Competition Growing for Latin American Call Centers
Although Mexico has typically been the choice for outsourced contact center services, several other Latin American nations are positioning themselves to provide Spanish language customer service and tech support for the U.S. Hispanic Market.

The Seven Dirtiest Jobs in IT
Working in IT isn't always pretty. Sometimes you have to get down and dirty -- whether you're chained to a help desk, hacking 30-year-old code, or mucking around in human waste.

A Dark Side of Solar Power
In its rush to make polysilicon for solar panels, a Chinese company is reportedly dumping toxic waste into the ground, killing wildlife and endangering human health.

Does Daylight Savings Save Energy?
A recent three-year study of more than 7 million residential meter readings has found that contrary to the anecdotal belief that daylight-saving time reduces energy consumption, our electric bills actually increase with the time change.
 
Hispanic Scholarships
 

Math, Science & Engineering Scholarships from SHPE
Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Scholarship
Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) are eligible to apply for HSF and NASA’s scholarship.

 
LatPro News & Resources
 
Q&A: How Does a Multicultural Workforce Affect Teamwork and Communication in Large Companies?
Most communication and teamwork challenges arise from three basic cultural preferences: our approach to work, the way we share information, and how we view time. All three of these preferences have an enormous impact on the effectiveness of multicultural teams.

Poll: What work perk would you most like to have?
In addition to the standard benefits package, many employers are offering creative perks to attract top talent. From free food to flexible schedules, what perk would you most like to have?

Advice from LatPro's Career Experts
Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.
 
Upcoming Events
 
TechExpo Top Secret Hiring Event - Virginia
March 18, 2008 - The Sheraton Reston Hotel - Reston, VA
These job fairs bring the nation’s leading employers from the commercial and government sectors together with qualified professionals of all technical skill sets (a current security clearance is required for these events).

MAES National Leadership Conference
April 3 - 5, 2008 - Dallas Fort Worth Airport Marriott South - Fort Worth, TX
The Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) 2008 National Leadership Conference is an intensive program of hands-on leadership training and professional development in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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