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Latin Tech Wire - July 24, 2008

Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 12:33pm.

July 24, 2008

 
Technology & Science News

First paper-based transistors
Portuguese researchers have created the first paper-based transistors. To be more precise, they've made the first field effect transistors FET with a paper interstrate layer.

Study: IT jobs likely to drop in 2009
IT staff jobs are at increasing risk -- both for contractors and in-house workers -- according to a recent Goldman Sachs & Co. survey of top CIOs. Global services companies will also feel the pinch because of the slowing economy.

'Green' graffiti makes paint-free protests
Using a camera, laptop, open-source software, a projector, and a green laser, artists have tagged buildings including the Roman Coliseum and Brooklyn Bridge without permanently defacing property. New technology is in the works that could project huge images similar in scale to Batman's bat signal.

AT&T Income Growth Spurred by Apple iPhone 3G Sales
Communications giant AT&T reported growth in both its net income and revenue for the second quarter of 2008, with interest in Apple's iPhone spurring strong mobile and mobile data numbers.

Cancer Researcher Urges Cell Phone Precautions
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, has issued an advisory about the potential health dangers of magnetic field exposure when using cell phones. His memo is rekindling debate about the health risks of mobile phones.
 
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund - College Scholarships and Grants for Latino Students
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships and educational assistance grants for students of Hispanic heritage. HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.

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).

 
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Leadership Tip: Improve your Critical Thinking Skills
Some consider critical thinking to be essential only during emergency situations, but that is not the case. Good leaders use this skill daily. Learn why critical thinking so important in today's workplace and how you can improve your abilities in this area.

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