Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, may be getting ready to support legislation to grant green cards to holders of advanced degrees in the so-called STEM fields. Smith, the gatekeeper on immigration ...
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Monday marked the start of the 2013 federal fiscal year, and with it the release of a new batch of H-1B visas. The 85,000 H-1B visa cap, including the 20,000 visas that are set aside for advanced degree graduates with STEM (Science, ...
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Taipei, Dec. 24, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s unemployment rate reached 4.27% in November, a five-month low, dispelling the concern over the deterioration of the unemployment problem amid the sluggish economy, reported the Directorate ...
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A Republican-led effort to issue up to 55,000 STEM visas a year to students who earn advanced degrees at U.S. universities was defeated Thursday in a House vote. Because the bill was brought up on the suspension calendar, it needed a ...
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Colleges and universities are moving swiftly to create advanced degree programs in analytics to manage big data. The schools have all seen the McKinsey Co. report warning of a mega shortage in analytical talent of as many as 190,000 ...
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A group that monitors IT help wanted advertisements claims that there are many job ads specifically designed to recruit visa holders and not U.S. workers, a practice it charges is discriminatory. These IT companies often express in the ...
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BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — For roadies who need a little foot warmth, improved aerodynamics and an occasional laugh from the peloton, Podium Shoe Covers makes covers in 12 designs. Designs include a work boot, dress shoes, roller skates ...
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The University of Warwick has entered an agreement with information security professional body (ISC)2 to support the entry of its cyber security masters graduates into the workforce. Students will be able to complete a compact Certified ...
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Mathieu Matégot Floor Lamp, ca.1950 Tubular steel, folded and perforated sheet steel 21 in diameter Images courtesy of art.sy December 5th through the 9th marked the exhibition of Design Miami at the Miami Beach Convention ...
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Rise in Stem A-level candidates No improvement in ICT grades Drop in female ICT students The number of students studying technology-based subjects at A-level has taken a sharp drop, as the number of computing and ICT exams dropped in ...
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A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp next month set up by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge . The boot camp is receiving input and support from the Metropolitan Police ...
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With cybercrime revealed to cost Scottish businesses an estimated 5bn academics are urging firms to ensure IT staff have the right skills to overcome new and emerging threats. To enable them to do that, Edinburgh Napier University is ...
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GlassRenu, Pacheco, Calif., launched a one-day Certified Technician Training program specifically designed for GlassRenu glass restoration technicians, according to a Jan. 26 release. The GlassRenu system removes scratches, acid, graffiti ...
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Just in time for the holiday season, Recess Creative, a Cleveland based digital advertising and marketing agency, has launched HolidayGram a new social photo sharing app for iPhone and iPod touch. "HolidayGram is the first app that's ...
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Marks & Spencer is continuing its hunt for IT graduates as it plans to recruit a new software engineering team in London throughout 2013. As part of its existing Graduate Scheme and Business Placement Programme, half of the 50 strong team ...