Information technology (IT) is driving innovation and impacting job creation and growth across all sectors of our economy. IT-oLogy, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the South Carolina Research Authority, and South Carolina Department of Commerce have teamed up for a day-long summit to address issues and opportunities facing South…
In August, IT-oLogy’s own Alicia Thibaudet, Jon Bartschi and Lawrence Ford were invited by Code.org, with about 100 others, to attend an action packed professional development weekend in Las Vegas. The new Code.org K-5 Affiliate program, which is focused on coding curriculum for elementary schools, has developed 3 bands of…
COLUMBIA, SC, JUNE 24, 2014 – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy will attend a summit this summer to prepare for local workshops as part of a 2014-2015 pilot program. The program is a nation-wide…
Two weeks ago IT-oLogy hosted our first annual Connections 2013 event. We had presenters from all areas of technology come and discuss the latest in hardware, software, infrastructure, and processes across a variety of industries including art, health, manufacturing, and social strategies. Connections 2013 showcased the the tech community in South Carolina…
Registration is open for Cyber Saturday programs in Columbia AND Greenville. Yes, you heard us right – GREENVILLE! We’re kicking off our first Cyber Saturday at IT-oLogy @ University Center of Greenville on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cyber Saturday is a hands-on program where…
Dr. Eben Upton, the creator of the Raspberry Pi, will be visiting South Carolina next week as part of a hackerspace tour. Eben, who lives in Cambridge, England, is in the United States this week to speak at World Maker Faire New York about the first six months after launching…
Cross-posted from the Open IT Lab News The Open IT Lab joined nearly 300 other teams from over 60 countries around the world in celebrating this year’s Software Freedom Day last Saturday. Software Freedom Day is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software that takes place on the third…
Would you like to share your typical work day with students and others interested in learning about your job? We invite you to be “shadowed” at work by our students for a “virtual job shadowing” project using Twitter. On November 15, (and again on March 7) IT professionals like you…
“I’m a 7th grader. Who would have thought a 7th grader could do this!” The smile on my face just got bigger when I heard one sweet 7th grader say this today at Summer Split. It was one of those programs we do where I could not stop smiling. There…
High School students will demonstrate their STEM skills at Greater Columbia 2012 BDPA Southeast Regional High School Computer and IT Showcase Competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, June 23rd, at IT-oLogy, a local sponsor of the event. BDPA Greater Columbia chapter will host the event, with participants arriving…
