TECH Dozens -- Week Ending Saturday 12/19/15

Last update: Sunday 12/20/15 @ 2:30 pm

This week's cover = photo from tweet about Star Wars: The Force Awakens ... Other top stories = California proposes that all self-driving cars have licensed humans in the drivers seats  ... and Clinton-Sanders-DNC data snafu & apology

The Digital Learning Lab's favorite tweets about how HBCUs and other organizations are promoting skills that yield more diverse employment opportunities and more diverse entrepreneurial opportunities in information technology (#DiversityInTech) ... plus tweets about significant innovations in Ed Tech and Info Tech ... Big news, interesting stories, insightful comments, and good reads ... for the week ending Saturday 12/19/15.

A. HBCUs | B. Ed Tech | C. Info Tech | D. Hackers | E. Views  

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Cover Story ... Star Wars ... the movie & the lightsaber +++++++++

1. Blavity ‏@Blavity Why 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is a must-see http://bit.ly/1RqUQsZ  #blackinfilm ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Wired, Gizmodo, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Bloomberg,

   

1. VentureBeat ‏@VentureBeat New Chrome experiment turns your phone into a Star Wars lightsaber http://wp.me/p5hvhT-7LXD  by @EPro ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by TechCrunch, The Verge, Business Insider, Mashable ... and Chrome ... :-)

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DLL Editor's notes: 
... Today's edition is the last TECH Dozens in 2015 
... First edition in 2016 on Sunday 1/10/16 
... Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!! ... :-)


A. HBCUs ... Dozen

1. HBCU Lifestyle ‏@HBCU_Lifestyle OpEd: Why Justice Scalia was Wrong about Black Scientists #HBCU http://owl.li/VO3CX 

2. LT Wynn ‏@Pubhistorian Vast Industry Opportunities STEM from Historically Black Colleges and Universities - http://theharlemtimes.com/education/vast-industry-opportunities-stem-historically-black-colleges-universities …

1. Qeyno Labs ‏@Qeyno 64 HBCU students went to Silicon Valley http://fb.me/4d4QJ4Ipl 

1. Hampton University ‏@_HamptonU HU Represented on Orion Space Flight http://news.hamptonu.edu/release/HU-Represented-on-Orion-Space-Flight …

   

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Grants, awards, contracts, donations ... 

1. Hampton University ‏@_HamptonU HU students receive scholarships from Apple, Inc. Diversity Initiative http://goo.gl/ft78t2 

2. Jackson State U. ‏@JacksonStateU #JSUStudents - Taha has been awarded a one-year college scholarship totaling up $25,000 ... http://fal.cn/KTsL 

   

1. Savannah State ‏@savannahstate His scholarship has contributed to his prize-winning research in tomato genetics. More: http://ow.ly/VJiLo  #SSU http://ow.ly/i/f8cfc 

1. HBCU News ‏@hbcunews #HBCU #CAU Ford Awards $100,000 in 2015 HBCU Community Challenge: Ford has announced that Clark Atlanta Univer... http://binged.it/1YhOqkq    ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by HBCU Lifestyle

2. Savannah State ‏@savannahstate Savannah State leads the way in marine mammal science research. #seriouslyimpressive http://ow.ly/PZetp 

2. N.C. Central Univ. ‏@NCCU #NCCUnews: DOD Funds Bio-sensor Research at NCCU - North Carolina Central University has received a $188,798 gr... http://ow.ly/397Fu3 

1. Tennessee State Univ ‏@TSUedu TSU was a top recipient of this year's U.S. Department of Agriculture capacity grant allocation. Read more at http://bit.ly/1Ozs9UG 

1. Lincoln University ‏@LUBlueTigers Lincoln University of Missouri was recently awarded two grants totaling over $500,000 from the United States... http://fb.me/4cvwoCFf4 

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B. Ed Tech ... Dozen + 2

1. Inside Higher Ed ‏@insidehighered Putting a bigger focus on human elements that can make or break team interdiscip. science http://bit.ly/1QGEpay 

   

1. Wired Campus ‏@wiredcampus Can data measure faculty productivity? http://chronicle.com/article/Can-Data-Measure-Faculty/234595 …

   

1. EdSurge ‏@EdSurge We’re launching EdSurge for Higher Ed. Tell us what you want us to know as we get started: http://bit.ly/1P3m7jM  #HigherEd

1. Digital Learning Lab ‏@DLLOnline New Study Fuels Debate Over ‘Mismatch’ Theory in Race-Conscious Admissions https://shar.es/1G62wI  via @chronicle

2. UnizinEd ‏@UnizinEd Digital learning innovator works to reimagine future of education. Who she met that convinced her digital was the... http://ow.ly/W27aP 

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1. EdSurge ‏@EdSurge Why Uncle Sam Is All About Fun, Games and Funding Games (and how you can get some $) http://bit.ly/1m09vym  #edtech

   

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MOOCs, online, blended ...

1. MERLOT ‏@MERLOTorg Class Central's Best Online Courses of 2015 #MOOC @classcentral http://bit.ly/1NloAUp 

   

1. OLC ‏@OLCToday "Make online courses more appealing/accessible to lower-income students" says #Harvard #MIT http://ow.ly/VOdcW 

   

2. MERLOT ‏@MERLOTorg #MOOC Trends in 2015: The Death of Free Certificates @classcentral http://bit.ly/1O3amVq 

2. Phil Hill ‏@PhilOnEdTech Georgia Tech and Udacity MOOC Degree: Missing targets but still worth watching http://mfeldstein.com/georgia-tech-and-udacity-mooc-degree-missing-targets-but-still-worth-watching/ … via e-Literate

2. Wired Campus ‏@wiredcampus "I think Georgia Tech treated us as real students." https://shar.es/1GvQNR 

1. Udacity ‏@udacity We're partnering with @github to offer 3 new #rubyonrails #Nanodegree programs. http://buff.ly/228IUzV  ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by VentureBeat, Business Insider

   

1. WCET ‏@wcet_info Online Learning Agreements Spread Quickly, but Challenges Remain features @RussPoulin http://www.centerdigitaled.com/higher-ed/Online-Learning-Agreements-Spread-Quickly-but-Challenges-Remain.html …

2. Campus Technology ‏@Campus_Tech 4 Penn State Projects to Explore Online Innovation in Teaching and Learning http://ow.ly/W2bZD 

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C. Info Tech ... Issues in the broader technical environment that impact teaching, learning, research, hackers, and entrepreneurs ... Dozen + 6

Top Story #1 ... Self-driving cars in California's +++++++++

2. Re/code ‏@Recode Google is 'gravely disappointed' in California's new self-driving car rules http://on.recode.net/1MhIUSx  by @mhbergen ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Business Insider, The Verge, Wall Street Journal

   

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Top Story #2 ... Bernie, Hillary, DNC, apology +++++++++

1. Re/code ‏@Recode Democratic Party melting down over Sanders-Clinton data scuffle http://on.recode.net/1Nu60tn  by @nkulw and @DawnC331 ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Wired, Business Insider, The Verge, Washington Post, NY Times ... apologies subsequently reported by Washington Post, Gizmodo, Business Insider

   

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1. Gizmodo ‏@Gizmodo Earth has spent two weeks pondering its future. Now the real work begins http://gizmodo.com/earth-has-spent-two-weeks-pondering-our-future-now-the-1748018832 … ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by the NY Times

   

1. NYT Business ‏@nytimesbusiness Four reasons that the Fed raised rates: http://nyti.ms/1lQwXyn  ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Bloomberg

   

2. WIRED ‏@WIRED You can now call an Uber through Facebook Messenger http://bit.ly/1QNbHEZ  ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by NY Times, Bloomberg, Business Insider, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Verge, Re/code

   

1. TechCrunch ‏@TechCrunch A turning point for quantum computing http://tcrn.ch/1OcbWUZ 

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Internet of Things ...

1. ZDNet UK ‏@ZDNetUK 'IT is coming out of the back office': IBM doubles down on Internet of Things with new HQ http://www.zdnet.com/article/it-is-coming-out-of-the-back-office-ibm-doubles-down-on-internet-of-things/ …

   

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Self-driving vehicles ...

1. Mashable Tech ‏@mashabletech Ford will test self-driving cars on public roads in California next year http://on.mash.to/1I9pFjd  ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Ars Technica

2. The Verge ‏@verge Google vs. Uber and the race to self-driving taxis http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/16/10309960/google-vs-uber-competition-self-driving-cars?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter … ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Re/code

   

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Virtual/augmented reality ...

1. WIRED ‏@WIRED Hands on with Microsoft's Hololens, one year later http://bit.ly/1Oa4ABw  ... DLL Editor's note -- MS Hololens also covered by Re/code

   

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Artificial Intelligence, robotics ...

1. TechCrunch ‏@TechCrunch Industry giants are racing to develop more intelligent and lucrative AI solutions http://tcrn.ch/1QGTadg 

   

2. Bloomberg Technology ‏@technology Scientists ponder how to create artificial intelligence that won’t destroy us http://bloom.bg/1PaF9mo  by @mappingbabel

2. Fast Company ‏@FastCompany What makes an image memorable? This MIT AI might hold the key: http://buff.ly/1JhpugN 

   

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Statistical learning, machine learning, big data, etc

1. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA !!!: RT @analyticbridge: When your data science activities can send you to prison... http://ow.ly/VLT9d 

2. TechCrunch ‏@TechCrunch LinkedIn revamps its jobs listings with big data analytics http://tcrn.ch/1QJT5FK 

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Cybersecurity, privacy, and cybercrime

1. Re/code ‏@Recode The politicians pushing Silicon Valley to fight ISIS, weaken encryption http://on.recode.net/1NlzUQl  by @nkulw

2. Ars Technica ‏@arstechnica What the government should’ve learned about backdoors from the Clipper Chip http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/12/what-the-government-shouldve-learned-about-backdoors-from-the-clipper-chip/ … by @thepacketrat

2. TechCrunch ‏@TechCrunch European institutions finally agreed to the text of new data protection rules http://tcrn.ch/1QLX058  ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Fast Company

   

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D. Hackers ... Dozen 

1. FORWARD Planning ‏@FORWARDPlanner .Just another day at the @WhiteHouse with @BLUE1647 hanging with the US Chief Technology Officer! @EmileCambry

   

1. Kimberly Bryant ‏@6Gems The panel last night? Was my 'dream' panel! Every single one of you-- I admire immensely. #cloud9! #blackgirlmagic

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   EricaJoyToTheWorld @EricaJoy

   tfw i spent a dope evening w/ @omojumiller @kamilah @aminatou @melarauj0 @blublakwomyn @6gems and @sistaelaine

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Diversity In Tech ... stats & strategies

2. Dr. Chanda P-W (王嬋娟) ‏@IBJIYONGI Physics has one of the worst track records in STEM when it comes to white marginalized gender and POC participation.

1. CIC Miami ‏@cic_miami Welcome @PowerMovesNOLA to #Miami! Thrilled to have you in town. http://www.knightfoundation.org/press-room/press-release/powermoves-expands-miami-foster-diverse-inclusive-/ … @Latino_Startups @knightfdn @BlackTechWeek

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Founders and techs

1. MAKERS ‏@MAKERSwomen She was just honored as the first for this major mathematics award: http://aol.it/1S6nqNF 

   

2. Blavity ‏@Blavity Tech Interview: Nkem Nwankwo of Microsystems #POCIT http://bit.ly/21ZhU67 

   

1. Adam Klein ‏@AdamMKlein .Fresh post on @USAToday about startup diversity in @AmerUnderground in partnership w @nccu @code2040 @theaocproject http://ow.ly/W2qgD 

1. WSJD ‏@WSJD Tristan Walker says he started his company because Black and Latino consumers have been ignored for too long http://on.wsj.com/1T7i3OA 

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Coding & Coders

2. WIRED ‏@WIRED Google's Angular 2 is another step in the evolution of JavaScript http://bit.ly/1Uvfvej 

   

2. Business Insider ‏@businessinsider A top Apple exec explains the genius master plan behind its quiet smash hit http://read.bi/1ZarX5R 

   

1. 1. Code.org ‏@codeorg 7 awesome things students are doing with our #StarWars Hour of Code tutorial: http://blog.code.org/post/135457160263/7-awesome-things-students-are-doing-in-the-star …

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Hackathons, workshops, conferences, courses, meetups, etc

1. C/I ‏@weareci Watch C/I Local Hack Day Video w/ @Knewton and @MLHacks, recapping our year of success supporting #DiversityInTech https://vimeo.com/149436913 

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E. Tech Views -- Comments, opinions, and long forms ... 2 Dozen - 1
DLL Editor's note -- It should come as no surprise that the end of the year is light on bignews, but heavy on speculation about really happened last year and what's coming next ... :-)

1. WIRED ‏@WIRED Elon Musk's billion-dollar AI plan is about far more than saving the world http://bit.ly/1UvWbxz 

2. Fast Company ‏@FastCompany Why the great app unbundling trend is already in trouble: http://buff.ly/1m4h7Qa 

   

2. MERLOT ‏@MERLOTorg Reimagining Online Education @insidehighered http://bit.ly/1NntSP2 

2. Digital Learning Lab ‏@DLLOnline How best can the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invest billions in personalized learning? | Inside Higher Ed http://bit.ly/1UtDIlh 

2. Gizmodo ‏@Gizmodo Six times the GOP candidates got encryption and security wrong last night http://gizmo.do/xgE05PB 

   

2. Joe Brown ‏@joemfbrown The craziest part of last night’s GOP debate? The candidates’ views on technology http://www.wired.com/2015/12/gop-debate-internet/ …

1. Clint Smith ‏@ClintSmithIII The brilliant @JedidahIslerPhD responds to Justice Roberts' question about black physicists http://nyti.ms/1Pa07nu 

   

2. Mashable Tech ‏@mashabletech In 2015, Microsoft got its groove back http://on.mash.to/1UET726 

   

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1. Edward Snowden ‏@Snowden Congress just concealed an entire surveillance law within tomorrow's must-pass budget. https://www.wired.com/2015/12/congress-slips-cisa-into-omnibus-bill-thats-sure-to-pass/ … #CISA ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Ars Technica

   

   
   

1. OLC ‏@OLCToday Course design is critical to delivering quality learning through online courses and #MOOCs. http://ow.ly/VOdF0 

   

1. Computerworld ‏@Computerworld What autonomous vehicles will really do for us, by @IoTcurator - http://bit.ly/1OBg6X6  @IDGCN

2. Business Insider ‏@businessinsider Amazon's next $400 billion opportunity http://read.bi/1PdZmd1 

   

1. Ars Technica ‏@arstechnica Facebook’s open-sourcing of AI hardware is the start of the deep-learning revolution http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/12/facebooks-open-sourcing-of-ai-hardware-is-the-start-of-the-deep-learning-revolution/ …Back to Top

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2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA The African American community is splintering into factions. One faction is focused on police brutality and the justice system. #diversity

2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA A second faction is focused on incarcerations, the US prison system, and recidivism #diversity.

2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA A third faction of African Americans is focusing on issues related to wealth and prosperity; tech jobs, student loan debt levels, startups.

2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA A fourth faction African American faction is focused on academic environments; reducing on-campus racism, AA, increasing faculty

2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA And the last faction is focused on improving African American leadership in all things related to media.

2. BLACKSTEM ‏@BLACKSTEMUSA  How will these factions come together in 2016? Will they converge in their efforts or remain separate? Do you know how to get involved?

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End of year predictions ... :-)

2. Computerworld ‏@Computerworld What cyber trends to expect in 2016 @CSOonline http://wwwcsoonline.com/article/3012624/security/what-cyber-trends-to-expect-in-2016.html#tk.csosotd …

1. BI Graphics ‏@BI_Graphics 8 industries robots will completely transform by 2025 http://www.businessinsider.com/8-industries-robots-will-completely-transform-by-2025-2015-12 …

   

1. Computerworld ‏@Computerworld Hackers likely to target a U.S. election next year @sdlawsonmedia http://www.computerworld.com/article/3016287/security/hackers-likely-to-target-a-us-election-next-year.html …

2. Mashable Tech ‏@mashabletech Google and Alphabet: here's what to expect from the tech giant in 2016. http://on.mash.to/1lUqdzv 

2. Business Insider ‏@businessinsider Electric cars won't displace gas vehicles until 2034 via @greencarreports http://read.bi/1PbBiaS 

   

1. TechCrunch ‏@TechCrunch Benedict Evans on 16 mobile themes to watch next year http://tcrn.ch/1Occo5L 

2. EdTech Higher Ed ‏@EdTech_HigherEd Top 10 focus areas for #higherEd #IT in 2016 http://tech.mg/rdPty9  @EDUCAUSE_HULK

   

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Long form ... good reads ... :-)

1. Diverse Issues ‏@DiverseIssues Social Media Will Broadcast the 2015 ‘Revolution’: http://diverseeducation.com/article/79491/ 

   

1. WIRED ‏@WIRED How rogue techies armed the Predator, almost stopped 9/11, and accidentally invented remote war http://bit.ly/1UFdqwv 

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