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The connections between technological advances, economic growth, and societal development have always been important aspects of humankind. The 21st century introduced an era of many incredible technological breakthroughs, one of which includes the “convergence [of] computers, televisions and telephones” molding a huge internetwork. Innovation is an inevitable outcome in today’s global age of connectivity and accessible resources, with new businesses established every day due to this swift and…

In today’s modern world, people all around the globe have the ability to connect with each other online through the power of social media. All thanks to one individual, Mark Zuckerberg, who in many ways revolutionized and paved the way for many other social media platforms. Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook took the world by storm with his multi-billion-dollar social network of Facebook, and its integral system of “likes” coupled with the ability to post, comment, and share photos and…

Tesla motors was found by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003 by engineers in Silicon Valley. Tesla is the newest successful American motor company since Ford motors 111 years ago. These engineers wanted to prove to the world that electrically powered cars could be better than gas cars. Tesla’s first design was a sports car powertrain built around an AC induction motor which was patented in 1888 by Nikola Tesla. Then in 2008 they released this car as the Tesla Roadster. It amazed the…

with degrees in science and engineering has gone up. Indeed, some Americans with the qualification to work in science and engineering fields have struggled to find employment, opting to work in other fields. As such, the picture portrayed in the Silicon Valley does not capture the situation of the entire United States. Some areas have a high demand of science and engineering graduates, whereas in other regions there more than enough graduates in science and engineering. Additionally, some of the…

The chapter did not talk extensively on internalization of R&D and technological activity in a recent phenomenon as mentioned by (Patel, 2007). An expanding number of firms’ perspective on internationalization of R&D is seen as not just a vehicle for exchanging a parent organization's innovation to the host nation, more essential, as a chance to learn and grow remotely created science and innovation, there are various explanations behind diving into the issue of why locational procedures are…

For every field of study the reason behind it is to acquire knowledge. It differs in the form of morals, abilities and outlooks. Predominantly we study marine science to be enabled to function definitely in the marine science sector, so that the eligible individuals will have a vital level of theoretical understanding and practical expertise to institute a prosperous career in the marine sector with associated industries. Ocean is a diverse universe on its own with abundant extraordinary…

estimated that anywhere from 900,000 to 3.8 million homes in the United States will count with solar panels in their roofs by the year 2020. (Wisland) According to an online source, “The production of a solar panel starts out by slicing crystalline silicon into tiny disks that are then polished and treated to repair the damage done by the slicing. Afterwards, materials that are added to alter an electrical charge in a semiconductor or photovoltaic solar cell, along with metal conductors are…

After landing his dream job at a high-profile tech firm, a recent Ivy League graduate discovers the shallowness of the corporate world. After graduating Harvard, Vic scores a job at tech empire SHOW. During his quest for fortune and happiness, he falls into a shady world of sex, drugs, and swindle. He soon realizes that the tech world is just as greedy and manipulative as Wall Street, so he must decide whether instant success is worth the hallow lifestyle that follows. The story opens with…

Crystal Fire written by Michael Riordan and Lillian Hoddeson is a historical non-fiction novel detailing the discovery and subsequent invention of the transistor. Written in 1997, and published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1998. Crystal Fire’s authors, Michael Riordan and Lillian Hoddeson, both graduated from prestigious universities, MIT and Columbia respectively, with deep interests in physics. Through that shared interest they came together to create an account of the birth of the…

For the next several months all my father did was teach himself computer coding, programming and of course, the English language. This is the first time I’ve had to put these words on paper and I’ve never been so grateful to be writing this in the Silicon Valley – the heart of the tech…