Sunday, May 26, 2013

Disruptive Technologies: Changing Everything



from the AEI blog:

McKinsey report: 12 disruptive technologies that will transform life, business, and the global economy



1. Mobile Internet
2. Automation of Knowledge Work
3. The Internet of Things
4. Cloud technology
5. Advanced robotics
6. Autonomous and Near-Autonomous Vehicles
7. Next-generation genomics
8. Energy storage
9. 3-D printing
10. Advanced materials
11. Advanced oil and gas exploration and recovery
12. Renewable energy

Abstract: “Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy” is a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute that cuts through the noise and identifies 12 technologies (see list above) that could drive truly massive economic transformations and disruptions in the coming years. The report also looks at exactly how these technologies could change our world, as well as their benefits and challenges, and offers guidelines to help leaders from businesses and other institutions respond. We estimate that, together, applications of the 12 technologies discussed in the report could have a potential economic impact between $14 trillion and $33 trillion a year in 2025. This estimate is neither predictive nor comprehensive. It is based on an in-depth analysis of key potential applications and the value they could create in a number of ways, including the consumer surplus that arises from better products, lower prices, a cleaner environment, and better health.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Finding STEMM (STEM Medical) talent


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Thursday, May 16, 8:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Individuals with science, technology, engineering, mathematical and medical (STEMM) skills play a key role in helping our government fulfill its critical missions and foster America’s global competitiveness. However, as the demand for STEMM talent continues to increase and supply shrinks, the ability for government to fill these critical positions is at risk. In this hyper-competitive environment, how can agencies increase their odds of landing the best STEMM talent? That is what the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton set out to understand in the new report, "The Biggest Bang Theory: How to get the most out of the competitive search for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical employees."

Please join us on Thursday, May 16 for the report release of "The Biggest Bang Theory." The event will feature a discussion with agency experts who are using creative and effective recruitment strategies to bring top STEMM talent on board.
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Guest Panelists

The Honorable Patricia Falcone
Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Jeri Buchholz
Chief Human Capital Officer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

John Yelnosky
Technical Director, Human Resources Division
National Security Agency
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Partnership for Public Service | Booz Allen Hamilton