Girls Conquer The World of Technology

A five-member all girl team of a Howard County middle school wins “Best in Nation” in Verizon’s “Innovative App Challenge.”

Maryland’s Medicaid Claims System Contract Suspended, According to Audit

More than $27 million has been paid to replace an outdated system that manages Medicaid claims for the state, but work has fallen grossly behind schedule and is unreliable in quality, according to an audit released this month by Maryland’s Department of Legislative Services.

NIST Receives $1.1 Billion in Obama’s Proposed Budget

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg will gain an additional $255.8 million, for a total of $1.1 billion, next year if President Barack Obama’s proposed budget is passed.

New Technology Revealed at 2015 Naval Force Expo

New Robot technology revealed on the first day of the Naval Force Expo on February 4th 2015.

Navy Looks for Technology Advances

The Navy’s high-tech future was on display for all to see Wednesday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Community of Coders in Washington Uses Technology to Confront Social Issues

A group of computer programmers in the Washington area is using coding skills to effect social change, collaborating on public-service projects and teaching underrepresented groups how to code.

O’Malley Administration Unveils Website to Help Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

The website, Buscando, is the newest phase in Maryland’s response to the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children in the state.

Oculus Virtual Reality CEO Defends Acquisition by Facebook

The CEO of the much-hyped virtual reality hardware recounted his humble startup beginnings and discussed the future of his company, now owned by Facebook.

Cyber Blizzard Challenge Tests Students’ Security Skills

Cybersecurity programs from mid-Atlantic colleges and universities were put to the test as they juggled defending networks, giving aid to fictional disaster victims, and meeting demands from officials.

White House Cyber Czar Speaks at Naval Academy

Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel says understanding “the human factor” of cyberwarfare is essential to making progress in the field of cyberdefense.