Meet the Govie Taking On Peanut Allergies
Soheila Maleki has been at the forefront of allergy research her entire career, working with the USDA to develop health solutions and expand our understanding of nut allergies.
Innovation
Building Strong, Sustainable Communities
Strong Cities founder Chuck Marohn believes that the current urban development model is fundamentally flawed, but that it is not too late to start building and investing more sustainably.
Cary CIO Talks Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, Recruiting
In recent years, Cary, NC has been gearing up to become the world’s next smart city, going as far as turning their Town Hall campus into a smart “mini-city,” complete with smart parking, traffic management, citizen engagement and more. Nicole Raimundo, Cary’s CIO, is at the center of this push.
Open Your Mind to Open Innovation
Innovation comes from a marriage of collaboration and empathy. These are traits of organizations that embrace the concept of open innovation.
How to Be a Top Federal Disruptor
I’ve had the privilege of recently working for two disruptors in the federal government.
Meet the Govie Who Saves Lives with Satellites
Tim Schmit has spent 20 years developing weather satellites that produce the data that goes into the life-saving forecasts that we take for granted.
Developing the Cyber Workforce Through Innovative Hiring and Training
Globally, projections suggest there will be a cybersecurity workforce shortage of 1.8 million by 2022.
Hurdling Tech Barriers with State and Local Innovation
State and local government employees across the country have found themselves in the midst of a technological crisis: outdated infrastructures, higher citizen expectations and IT hiring challenges are just a few of the concerns being raised.
Improving Productivity Through Workplace Culture Innovation
Efficiency is everything in government. That’s why increasing productivity has stepped into the spotlight for government organizations as they seek new methods to serve increasing citizen expectations. But how can government productivity be increased with lacking resources and rampant budget cuts?
Meet the Govie Using Data to Make Our Roads Safer
Data on car accidents is collected by a disparate set of state, federal, and local governments, but by facilitating sharing and access, Ariel Gold is gaining new insights into how our roads work.