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Tucson Tech: NASA balloon test big step for UA antenna spinoff

Tucson Tech: NASA balloon test big step for UA antenna spinoff

One of Tucson’s latest New Space industry startups took a big step forward recently when a prototype of its spherical antenna hitched a ride on NASA’s newest and biggest research balloon. Freefall Aerospace, a University of Arizona technology spinoff founded by UA astronomy professor Chris Walker and NASA veteran Doug Stetson, demonstrated its high-efficiency antennas for small satellites in a test flight Aug. 17 from Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The flight test, a first for Freefall’s … Read more about Tucson Tech: NASA balloon test big step for UA antenna spinoff

October 2018 AZTC Member Job Postings

October 2018 AZTC Member Job Postings

atmosol Back End Web Developer The person in this role will build relationships, expand his or her knowledge, and develop top notch eCommerce stores. Responsibilities and duties include developing on the LAMP/LEMP stack using modern, object-oriented PHP; assisting in developing HTML, CSS and client-side JavaScript using modern technologies and methodologies; and collaborating with other developers using a Git-based team workflow to branch, merge and deploy changes. For more information and … Read more about October 2018 AZTC Member Job Postings

FALL 2018 TECHCONNECT MAGAZINE: STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

FALL 2018 TECHCONNECT MAGAZINE: STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

As TechConnect readers know, every issue has a theme that focuses on timely topics, but for this issue, we wanted to do something a bit different. We decided to devote our pages to those centers of innovation where ideas born today will help shape our society for years to come. We’re talking about our public universities; the progress was evident in a recent report from the National Academy of Innovators Association. Two of our universities were named to the list of the Top 100 Worldwide … Read more about FALL 2018 TECHCONNECT MAGAZINE: STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

October TechConnect Podcast: Alexi Venneri of Digital Air Srike

October TechConnect Podcast: Alexi Venneri of Digital Air Srike

In this episode, we are joined by Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike, an award-winning digital response and social media technology company based in Scottsdale. Living in a Man’s World Alexi attributes her success as a female leader in tech to growing up as the only girl in her family and working in male-dominated fields like automotive and sports. Her experiences helped shape her mindset in a way that enabled her to become a successful female business owner. “I was … Read more about October TechConnect Podcast: Alexi Venneri of Digital Air Srike

BASIS Scottsdale Student STEM Finalist

BASIS Scottsdale Student STEM Finalist

Akshaya Venkatesh, a STEM student from BASIS Scottsdale, has been named one of the top young scientists in the country by being named among the 30 finalists in the eighth annual Broadcom MASTERS, the nation’s premier science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) middle school competition.  She was scheduled to compete Oct. 19-23 in Washington, D.C., for more than $100,000 in awards after creating a mobile application that minimizes food waste. It lets users list the type of produce … Read more about BASIS Scottsdale Student STEM Finalist

Avnet Partnership Targets Inclusivity

Avnet Partnership Targets Inclusivity

Phoenix-based Avnet, a leading global technology solutions provider, and Not Impossible Labs, an award-winning R&D lab and content studio, will work together to make products that enhance the quality of life for people who lack access and opportunity, or who suffer from pervasive and challenging health conditions, while increasing opportunities for inclusivity. First in the multi-year agreement will be a focus on Not Impossible Labs’ Vibrotextiles, vibratory wearables with benefits in areas … Read more about Avnet Partnership Targets Inclusivity

October 2018 AZ People in Tech

October 2018 AZ People in Tech

Banner – University Medicine gets CEO Dr. Chad Whelan has been named chief executive officer of Banner – University Medicine in Tucson. In his role, Whelan will oversee Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center South, dozens of clinics, the Banner – University Medical Group physician practice plan in Tucson, and more than 6,000 Banner Health employees in southern Arizona. He previously was president of Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill., … Read more about October 2018 AZ People in Tech

October 2018 AZTC Member News

October 2018 AZTC Member News

New Owner, Headquarters for BeyondTrust Phoenix-based BeyondTrust, a global leader in privilege-centric security, has agreed to an acquisition by Atlanta-based Bomgar, a leader in privileged access management (PAM) solutions. Keeping the name BeyondTrust and headquartered in Atlanta, the combined company will focus on securing privileged access and helping customers to defend themselves from cyberattacks while increasing productivity. Separately, the original BeyondTrust has offered the most … Read more about October 2018 AZTC Member News

Top Honors for UA Tech Park

The University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park was named Tucson’s Most Innovative Workplace and the Best Workplace Culture in the Arizona Daily Star 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards. The UA Tech Park is one of the largest employment centers in the region as host to 52 companies and organizations that employ 5,870 skilled workers from 15 different industries. The average wage of a worker at a UA Tech Park tenant is $74,028, more than 50 percent above the Pima County average of $47,327.  The newspaper … Read more about Top Honors for UA Tech Park

PayPal, Phoenix Suns Form Alliance

PayPal, Phoenix Suns Form Alliance

PayPal Holdings and the Phoenix Suns have launched the first global partnership created to heighten fan experiences through innovation. Under the agreement, PayPal will be a payment option at Talking Stick Resort Arena point of sale terminals and the arena’s Suns Team Shop. PayPal Credit will become available for Suns’ SixthMan members to purchase season tickets as fans become able to access PayPal through the official Suns mobile app. PayPal also becomes the official payment partner of the … Read more about PayPal, Phoenix Suns Form Alliance

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