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Blockchain perspectives, mining, and types: An introductory tutorial

September 8, 2023 by Anshuman Kalla

Today, the world of information systems and business processes is experiencing a shift in its status quo. Systems designed and operated in a centralized manner are now getting decentralized, either completely or partly, thanks to blockchain technology—specifically, distributed ledger technology (DLT), which is enabling this paradigm shift. For more about this article … [Read more...] about Blockchain perspectives, mining, and types: An introductory tutorial

Are you ready for that interview?

September 1, 2021 by Raymond E. Floyd and Richard H. Spencer

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The types of jobs that one may need to interview for can range from pick-and- shovel labor to technical and business positions in major corporations. Interviews are also frequently used for evaluation and promotional positions within a company. We write from experience in all of these circumstances. We concentrate on positions for which we were interviewed and hired as … [Read more...] about Are you ready for that interview?

Creating business value from online hackathons

September 1, 2021 by Varun Gupta and Luis Rubalcaba

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The coronavirus has taught a good lesson to those who carp about online hackathons by showing their potential in terms of the increasing number of events and resulting pandemic solutions. Student entrepreneurs could derive business value for an idea by leveraging the two biggest opportunities provided by online hackathons: the diversity of the crowd of participants and virtual … [Read more...] about Creating business value from online hackathons

Fostering career exploration and a global perspective

July 1, 2021 by Jessica Baker and Tojan B. Rahhal

The design process is integral to engineer­ ing education. Design competitions offer engineering stu­dents the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, yet there is limited information available regarding their value. In this article, we aim to ex­plore the impact on students participating in Engineering World Health’s (EWH’s) Design Competition, in both the skills they … [Read more...] about Fostering career exploration and a global perspective

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IEEE Potentials Magazine is the publication dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology’s global impact, and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.

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