Posts Tagged with “Technology”

Bryant University: Tablets in higher education

August 8th, 2012

This article and video describe the experiences Bryant faculty, staff and students encountered during a pilot program that incorporated Lenovo ThinkPads into about a dozen courses during spring semester 2012.

Bryant VP among nation’s scholars concerned about training of future R&D workforce

July 18th, 2012

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The cover of the new report from the National Science Board

Recent trends in the U.S. government's capacity to educate and train the future R&D workforce are cause for concern, according to Vice President for Academic Affairs José-Marie Griffiths.

Griffiths was among the scientists and scholars behind "Research and Development, Innovation, and the Science and Engineering Workforce," a new report from the National Science Board, the governing body of the National Science Foundation. The report was released July 16.

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Achieving energy efficiency across campus

June 10th, 2012

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Revamping Bryant's data center, above, was a crucial element for turning the University's strategy of energy efficiency into a cost and energy savings reality, says Richard Siedzik, left.

In this EDUCAUSE Review article, Richard Siedzik, director of computer and telecommunications services, describes how Bryant's IT and Facilities departments collaborated on a project that reduced energy use through the introduction of smart buildings across campus.

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Campus dining, calendar apps win Bryant University App-a-Thon Competition

April 19th, 2012

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A member of the team presenting Bryant Eats, one of the two winners in the App-a-Thon

SMITHFIELD, R.I.  - This summer, Bryant University's Information Services team will bring to life two mobile apps that will answer the eternal undergrad questions: "What's to eat?" and "What's going on?"

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More students Skyping their way to a job offer

March 14th, 2012

Judy Clare, director of Bryant's Amica Center for Career Education, tells USA Today that Skype interviews are here to stay due to convenience and flexibility, and are especially useful for students who seek an internship or employment while studying abroad.

"As time goes on, I think the technology and equipment will get better and better," she said.

She also offered 11 tips for successful Skyping interviews:

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Bryant U. cuts energy expenses 15 percent with new data enter

February 28th, 2012

The University's green approach to energy management in its data center has generated campus-wide benefits, including significant decreases in energy costs, according to this article in University Technology.

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Bryant VP at head of National Science Board study on U.S. competitiveness in science, technology

January 20th, 2012

José-Marie Griffiths, vice president for academics at Bryant University, was quoted in scores of media outlets this week regarding a new study of trends in U.S. global competitiveness in science and technology.

The study was conducted by the National Science Board, the policy-making body for the National Science Foundation. Dr. Griffith, who chaired the committee charged with producing the biennial report, took part in two press briefings held in Washington, D.C., the day the study was released.

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5 ways the smart city will change how we live in 2012

January 11th, 2012

An article on Fast Company's Exist blog notes Bryant University's smarter buildings project as an example of the way energy efficiency contributes to a community's sustainability:

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Oct. 6 ribbon-cutting, live broadcasts from campus celebrate WGBH-Bryant collaboration to return classical broadcasts to R.I.

October 6th, 2011

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From left: WJMF General Manager Ricky McLaughlin '12, WJMF Programming Manager Tyler Pepe '12, WGBH hosts Cathy Fuller and Laura Carlo, and Bryant President Machtley at the ribbon-cutting Oct. 6.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — On Oct. 6, public broadcaster WGBH,  Bryant University and its radio station will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and live radio broadcasts on campus to mark their collaboration in bringing full-time classical music to Rhode Island.

Hosts Laura Carlo will broadcast live from Bryant between 6 and 10 a.m.; Cathy  Fuller will broadcast between 2 and 6 p.m. At noon, WGBH and Bryant University leaders will gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on campus, followed by an evening reception in Providence marking the historic collaboration.

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Bryant student-run radio gets boost from WGBH

July 11th, 2011

The Providence Business News reports on a new partnership between Bryant's student-run radio station, WJMF, and WGBH. The partnership will "bring the latest technological advances in radio to the Smithfield campus and ... return classical music radio to Rhode Island." In addition, "experts at WGBH will work with Bryant students on the development of new broadcast platforms for the student-run station, including a smartphone application and the broadcast of WJMF in hybrid digital, or HD."

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