Placing Graduates from Ballou
May 30, 1997 - The Washington Technology Initiative and the
Foundation for Educational Innovation recently collaborated for the Ballou
CNA Project. The project is a training program designed to certify students
in Novell and prepare them for professional work in the corporate
environment. On May 27th, 17 seniors from Ballou Senior High School in
Washington, D.C. were certified as Certified Novell Administrators (CNA) for
completing a 12-month training program. In addition, the students were
taught computer troubleshooting, data entry and graphics and are available
for work in June. Please e-mail Archie
Prioleau for information on hiring one or more of these students.
Recognizing Women Entrepreneurs
May 29, 1997 - In recognition of the contributions women
businessowners make to the economy each year,
Women's Connection Online will feature "The Focus On: Small Business"
during June. The feature will begin in conjunction with Small Business Week,
June 1-8, 1997. The program will feature articles on business issues, such
as managing marketing and public relations and online discussions including
financing and starting a small business. In addition, visitors may have a
chance to win a copy of The Millionaire Next Door which discusses small
business owners in America and offers advice for increasing personal wealth.
Government Statistics Online
May 28, 1997 - The U.S. Government recently launched the
FedStats Web site. FedStats allows visitors to view federal statistics
from more than 70 federal agencies. Statistics available include
environmental information to international comparisons to foreign direct
investment. Features of the site include a keyword search for information
from selected government agencies; regional statistics for geographical
information; and "Fast Facts" Web links which enables users to obtain
economic and social statistics. In addition, the site includes an online
version of frequently requested tables from the Federal reference book,
"Statistical Abstract of the United States."
Human-Computer Interaction Event
May 27, 1997 - Industry leaders and graduate students in human-computer interaction will demonstrate
developments in user interface design to support universal access at the University of Maryland Human-Computer
Interaction Laboratory's 14th Annual Symposium & Open House, Friday, May 30th. Entitled, "Computers and Humans Beyond
Deep Blue," the symposium and open house will highglight recent research and developments in user interface
design including visual digital libraries, medical records management and educational technology for the Library
of Congress, NASA, IBM, Baltimore Learning Communities and National Science Foundation. For more information and
to register, e-mail Cecilia Kullman.
Area Firm Honored with Award
May 23, 1997 - Telogy Networks, Inc.,
based in Germantown, Maryland, was awarded the
"Best of CT Expo '97", at a recent telephony computer show in Los Angeles.
Teleconnect Magazine selected Telogy's Golden Gateway Voice over Packet as
one of the top, hot products out of more than 500 exhibitors. Golden Gateway
includes voice and real-time fax processing; telephony signaling and
connection management; and network management products, each of which is
ready to embed in telecom/datacom equipment. Visit Telogy's Web site for
more information.
The Second Wave of the Internet
May 23, 1997 - The University of Maryland (UMD)
was recently named as the GigaPoP for the Internet2 (I2) Project
for the state of Maryland. A gigaPoP is a "Point-of-Presence" where
institutions connect to share high-bandwith communications; gigaPoPs
throughout the country will connect to form I2. I2's mission is to
coordinate the development, deployment, operation and technology transfer
of network-based applications and services to further U.S. leadership in
research and higher education. I2 is a joint effort among member
universities, such as UMD, working with private member companies and
non-profit organizations.
Government Information Via Usenet
May 22, 1997 - The International GovNews
Project recently announced a government category on the Internet's Usenet
news system which will lay the groundwork for wide range electronic circulation
and discussion of public government information. GovNews will be distributed
through Internet servers throughout the U.S. and develops opportunities for
public participation and discussion of government news, while providing for
citizen feedback to government administrators. In addition, schools, businesses
and households without powerful computers and high-speed connections will be
able to use less complex systems for rapid access to federal information
through servers located in their communities. Visit GovNews' Web site for
more information and information on how to
participate.
Call for Volunteer Judges
May 21, 1997 - The Technology Student
Association (TSA) is looking for volunteers in the business and IT
community to serve as judges during their National
Conference. By serving as a judge, volunteers may share their expertise in a variety of fields including
technology problem-solving, desktop publishing and aerospace technology.
Approximately 2,500 students will compete in technology events, attend
meetings and workshops, and learn about recent developments in technology.
TSA's mission is to prepare technology students for work force challenges
by promoting technological literacy, leadership and problem-solving. Visit
TSA's Web site for more information and to volunteer.
Take A Virtual Stand
May 20, 1997 - Stand for Children's
virtual campaign will run from May 25 to June 7. The campaign includes
stories on the work of Children's Action Teams throughout the country; a
section for children to share their wishes for the future; and an e-mail
pledge for healthy children. For every e-mail received, a contribution will
be made towards a scholarship fund for young people who have beaten the odds
to become leaders and achieved academic excellence. During the two week
campaign, organizations are encouraged to place a Stand for Children
bannerad on their Web sites. Stand For Children is a national organization
whose mission is to build and support a network of local children's activists
engaging in direct service and advocacy initiatives for children. For more
information, and to make an e-mail
petition, visit the Stand for Children Web site.
Local Entrepreneurs Honored
May 20, 1997 - Area entrepreneurs were recently recognized at the
Greater Washington Region High Tech Awards. Mario Morino, founder of the
Morino Institute and the Potomac KnowledgeWay
Project, received the 1997 Community Leadership Award for his commitment and
contribution to the overall development of the Greater Washington area and
the high-tech community. The KPMG Peat Marwick LLP High Tech Entrepreneur
Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to
the advancement of technology, was presented to:
Other awards presented included the:
- Northern Virginia Technology Council's Earle C. Williams Leadership in
Technology Award to Robert G. Templin, Jr., president of Virginia's Center
for Innovative Technology, for his contributions to the growth of the
technology business community in Northern Virginia.
- High Technology Council of Maryland's Leadership in Technology Award to
Noel Buterbaugh, president and CEO of
BioWhittaker, Inc., for his contributions to the growth and development
of the Maryland technology business community.
- Association for Corporate Growth's Technificence Award to
UUNet Technologies, Inc. for their growing stature in technology-related
industries.
Interact with the Beltway Barons
May 16, 1997 - The Morino Institute
and TECHCapital magazine will
present a Potomac KnowledgeWay Netpreneur Program event entitled, "An
Evening with the Barons." The event will feature four original pioneers of
netpreneurship: Jim Kimsey, founder of America Online; Mario Morino, founder
of Legent Corp.; Bill Melton, founder of CyberCash; and Russ Ramsey,
co-founder of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. These executives were recently
featured in the inaugural issue of TECHCapital, a publication on business
and finance for Greater Washington's high-tech community. The event,
scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, will provide an opportunity to learn
about the expanding role of netpreneurs in the digital economy and to have
questions answered about starting and succeeding in a netpreneurial
endeavor. Visit the Netpreneur Program's Web site for more
information and to
register for the event.
Test Your Net-Savvy
May 15, 1997 - MCI's "The Great
American Net Test" is half-way through the testing period. The Net test
will run through July 4th and participants may take the test up to ten times.
The test, which is designed to test and score people's ability to navigate
and use the Internet, includes multiple choice questions in five categories:
pop culture; geography; arts and literature; and science and technology. All
individual scores will be divided into categories to obtain a national
American Net Test average. This program is part of MCI's nationwide effort
to enhance education through technology.
Research Reports Online
May 14, 1997 - Wheat First
Butcher Singer now offers research
reports online. The Research Department provides coverage and analysis
of over 300 companies in six industry areas including information technology,
communications and real estate in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Visitors
may view and print a sampling research reports which contain information on
individual companies and interpretations of financial results and investment
considerations. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Wheat First Butcher
Singer provides financial advice, securities brokerage, investment banking,
and asset-management services.
Local Innovators Recognized
May 13, 1997 - President Clinton recently awarded the National Medal
of Technology to a team of regional innovators. Vinton Cray Cerf, senior
vice president of Data Architecture at MCI and Robert E. Kahn, President of
the Corporation for National Research Initiatives received the award for
their work in creating and sustaining the growth of internetworking which
led to the development of the Internet. The National Medal of Technology
recognizes technological innovators who have made lasting contributions to
enhancing the country's competitiveness and standard of living through the
establishment of new or significantly improved products, processes or
services.
Career Building Resource
May 12, 1997 - NetStart, Inc.,
based in Reston, Virginia, recently redesigned the
CareerBuilder Web site. A new feature on the site is AchieveTM,
CareerBuilder's monthly online career magazine. The e-zine includes articles on
career advancement, workplace ethics and career/lifestyle balance and related topics. In
addition, visitors may register their own personal search agent which
matches job-seekers with job-postings or join online discussions with
professionals, career experts and other job seekers. CareerBuilder offers
career advice, links to other job-related Web sites and includes a salary
calculator which compares the cost of living in different cities across the
country.
Congress' Information on the Net
May 9, 1997 - CapWeb recently
partnered with Net.Capitol to
bring 'netizens' an online guide to Congress. The site includes
articles from The Hill newspaper and links such as
CitizenDirect, an electronic
forum between Americans and Congress. In addition, the site
includes a listing of links to online campaigns, party organizations
and other political lists. Net.Capitol, based in Washington, D.C.,
is a company which provides IT solutions for the
government and its organizations.
Database-Web Integration
May 8, 1997 - WestLake Solutions, Inc.
recently introduced a training course designed to integrate corporate databases
with Internet and Intranet Web sites. The Introduction to Web-to-Database Integration
with Perl 5 training shows how information such as financial data, product
inventory and human resources information can be made accessible through Web
sites allowing management, employees and customers to manage the database
information. WestLake Solutions, Inc., based in Washington, D.C., is a
provider of Internet and Web site development training. Visit WestLake's
Web site for more information and to register for the course.
Mothers' Actions Recognized
May 6, 1997 - In a special Mother's Day series, Women's Connection
Online (WCO) will recognize women who turned personal triumphs and tragedies
into community action in,
"Mothers Who've Taken Action". The 16 women profiled have started
organizations or became key contributors to them by creating a place to get
information, share experiences and bring attention to issues such as child
violence, medical, environmental and child pornogrophy. In addition to the
women profiled, the feature includes testimonials and information on the
organizations they represent. WCO, based in McLean, Virginia, offers women business owners and professional businesswomen information, networking opportunities and interaction with companies targeting the women's market.
Potomac Mills Under 30 Seconds
May 6, 1997 -
Nascent Technologies, Inc. and Digital City-Washington recently announced
the launch of the redesigned Web site for
Potomac Mills Mall. The site includes a directory of stores, a listing
of current sales and a schedule of the shuttle bus service. In addition, the site
includes information on the
concept behind Potomac Mills and other outlet malls. Nascent Technologies, Inc.,
based in Reston, Virginia, provides life-cycle Internet development and strategic
consulting services.
Terrorism Information on the Web
May 5, 1997 -
The Terrorism Research Center (TRC) is dedicated to
informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and
information warfare. Their Web site features monthly
essays
on current issues, and
links to other terrorism and information warfare
related sites. In addition, visitors may participate in
TRC's forums
that are dedicated to the discussion of counter-terrorism and
information warfare.
IPO Seminar
May 2, 1997 - The Potomac KnowledgeWay
Netpreneur Program and
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
(FBR) are sponsoring a breakfast seminar to discuss the IPO process.
Topics include syndicate and market making; the importance of research
coverage; the investor perspective; venture capital and pre-IPO
financing; and the CFO perspective. The seminar will be on Tuesday,
May 6, 1997 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency at
Reston Town Center. For more information on
speakers
or to register, please contact Christina Souliotis at
csouliotis@fbr.com or call her at 703-312-9670.
Virtual Zoo
May 2, 1997 -
The Virtual Zoo provides information on over 26 animals
spanning five classes and includes
animal-related links,. In addition, the site includes a
Kids Zoo
where children can vote to name the baby animals profiled
online and print out pictures of different animals to
color from the
'coloring book'. Visitors may also access information on
endangered species. Visit the Virtual Zoo for
more information.
Virtual Conference
May 1, 1997 - The
Center for Civic Networking recently launched their Web site,
CivicNet. In May, CivicNet will host a virtual Web conference entitled,
"The Spirit of Community
Network - A Virtual Event on the Web". The conference will enable
participants to learn different strategies including how to identify
socially responsible consumer markets; how to partner with nonprofit
organizations, commercial firms and government; and how to develop practical
skills-building strategies. Visit CivicNet for specific
program information and to register
for the virtual event. CivicNet is a grassroots initiative that uses the
information infrastructure to support citizens' needs for both information
and connection. Metasystems Design Group,
of Arlington, Virginia, is one of the organizers of CivicNet.