Trade schools balance need to train in-demand skilled works with pandemic restrictions Nicholas Labrum had already made a career change when the Covid-19 pandemic sent him searching for yet another option. Labrum had a degree from Utah State University in Sociology and had worked as a social worker with troubled teens before changing direction and going to to work for the … [Read more...]
The Utah Technology Council Officially Becomes Silicon Slopes Commons
The Utah Technology Council is officially Silicon Slopes Commons, a membership driven organization partnered with Silicon Slopes to accomplish the mission of “Learn, Connect, Serve”. Commons, formerly UTC, will remain a 501c6 organization, with its own independent board, committees, activities and events, Clint Betts, Executive Director of Silicon Slopes Commons, said … [Read more...]
Australia and Utah-based aerial imaging company captures data from above
It’s no secret that Salt Lake City is experiencing a tech surge. In fact, in 2018, the Capitol City had the second-most tech-related commercial leases and now holds the ninth-largest share of tech renters in the country, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield, a Chicago-based commercial real estate company. But back in 2014 when Nearmap, an Australian aerial … [Read more...]
Five G or just Gee Whizz?
Vivint rolls out new home internet service promising 5G-like speed Vivint Internet, a spin-off of Lehi-based Vivint Smart Home, recently jumped in the race to bring 5G-class services to the public and an alternative to the monopolies and duopolies that dominate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) marketplace in most of the U.S. Utilizing a combination of newly developed … [Read more...]
Hall Labs – Provo idea factory innovates change
Provo's Hall Labs Located in Provo, Hall Labs is a 130-acre innovation campus with a tradition of pioneering technological advancement going back to 1955. It started with founder and Utah native Tracy Hall’s creation of the artificial diamond, whose applications are still widely used today. Hall Labs works to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems ranging from … [Read more...]
Fertile soil, the Soil Food Web, and High Desert Soilworks
The science of soil management Fertile soil is imperative for any successful farmer or grower. The Soil Food Web is the colony of organisms living in the soil. The food web is a complex living system that interacts with the environment, plants, and animals. When an agricultural town with a population of less than 300 turns out in high numbers for a workshop on soil … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City is the 11th Most Connected City in the Country
While Salt Lake City has been named the 11th most connected city in the country, there are many areas in the state that still lack an internet connection, digital literacy, and internet compatible device. In this day and age, having a reliable internet connection is vital to achieving important tasks, such as finding and applying for jobs. During Digital Inclusion Week, many … [Read more...]