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Videogame Prescribed by Doctors to Treat ADHD
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Videogame Prescribed by Doctors to Treat ADHD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a computer game to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Major American Companies to Schools: Expand Access to Computer Science
From ACM TechNews

Major American Companies to Schools: Expand Access to Computer Science

A July 12 letter to governors and top education officials in all 50 states calls for every K-12 student to be given access to computer science education.

Fading Beacon
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Fading Beacon

The U.S. may never regain its dominance as a destination for international students. Here's why that matters.

Can Virtual Reality Help Autistic Children Navigate the Real World?
From ACM News

Can Virtual Reality Help Autistic Children Navigate the Real World?

One company, Floreo, is hoping their tools will lead the way, despite some criticisms from autism self-advocates.

Immersive King Tut Exhibit Looks Beyond the Gold Mask
From ACM News

Immersive King Tut Exhibit Looks Beyond the Gold Mask

National Geographic Museum's virtual-reality experience opens up the Egyptian pharaoh's tomb.

Alberta Investing C$23 Million Toward U of C's Quantum City
From ACM TechNews

Alberta Investing C$23 Million Toward U of C's Quantum City

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced that the Canadian province is investing C$23 million (US$17.9 million) in the University of Calgary Quantum City hub....

He Dropped Out of School to Learn Robotics. Now He's Teaching STEM Across Ghana
From ACM TechNews

He Dropped Out of School to Learn Robotics. Now He's Teaching STEM Across Ghana

Jonathan Kennedy Sowah founded a tech club that became InovTech STEM Center, which travels to schools across Ghana to teach students and teachers STEM subjects...

Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
From Communications of the ACM

Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation

Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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