Technology March 2021 Premium

A Year Of Distance Learning Wears Thin

Written by By Jeff Amy, Kantele Franko, Cedar Attanasio, and Carolyn Thompson (AP)

Technology February 2021

NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students to Mars Landing Livestream

NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students all over the World to Join the Exploration of Mars Through a Special Livestream of the Perseverance Rover’s Landing on February 18.

Technology January 2021 Premium

Stem Books for 2021- School Library

This Month Featuring Amazon Recommended STEM Books For K-12 and University of Pennsylvania Press

Technology January 2021 Premium

Top STEM Schools For Hispanics

by The Department of Education

Technology January 2021 Premium

15 Tips To Major And Succeed In STEM Careers

“Experts recommend strategies for success to minority students who are underrepresented in STEM careers.”

by

Gary M. Stern

Technology December 2020

Virus App Expanded To School-Age Phone Users

The COVID AlertPa mobile app, which was only available for those 18 and over, has been expanded to school-age phone users in Pennsylvania as young as 13.

Technology November 2020

Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Technology November 2020

Social Media Vs Election Misinformation

Social media giants Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action to counter election misinformation such as labeling posts as false or misleading. But were their efforts enough?

Technology November 2020

Pennsylvania: Online Misinformation Hot Spot

Battleground state Pennsylvania was the focus of misleading social media posts about voting. Misleading claims were shared thousands of times on Twitter and Facebook.

Technology October 2020

FBI: Ransomware Threatens Healthcare System

The criminal gang known as UNC1878 has been targeting the healthcare system with a strain of ransomware known as Ryuk. They lock up hospital information unless they are payed millions.

Technology October 2020

Justice Dept. Vs. Google

Google may soon be facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department that alleges the tech giant is harming consumers. States including Arkansas, Florida and Texas are joining the lawsuit.

Technology October 2020

Voter Beware: How To Avoid Election Mischief

PSAs from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency are warning voters of possible election disruptions, including cyber threats to voting systems.