eduThe U.S. Commerce Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration has issued the second in a series of reports on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs and higher education. As expected, the report, Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation, finds there are fewer women than men in STEM jobs and attaining degrees in STEM fields. […]
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On any given workday, yellow envelopes can be seen tucked between windshields and wiper blades on numerous cars parked in downtown Columbia. In May the city issued 6,705 total parking tickets — 5,865 of those citations were for expired meters — that rolled in a grand total of $58,650 in revenue for the city, according to
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The Internet has become integral to the day-to-day operations of businesses. From emails to file sharing, networks are vital for office communication. So when the Internet creeps along at a snail’s pace, it can be frustrating for everyone, especially your company’s IT department, and can cause myriad problems. There are several reasons for an individual’s
Organization consultant Peter Altschul lives a diverse life. He helps businesses address diversity-related conflicts. He composes music, plays percussion and advocates for the arts. And he is writing a book. As principal of Columbia-based Stealth Consulting Group, Altschul, 54, has worked with national clients such as Catholic Charities, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Reuters America,
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After a fire ravaged Loveall RV’s in January and destroyed its main office and service facilities, a new building is nearly finished to get the company back on the road. “Our contractor says Oct. 1, and we’re hoping optimistically for Sept.15,” said David Duffy, owner and president. The store will celebrate its grand reopening with
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Gov. Jay Nixon announced on July 21 that he will call lawmakers back to Jefferson City in September in an attempt to pass economic development legislation aimed at reviving Missouri’s sluggish economy. A specific date for the special session has not yet been scheduled, but the General Assembly will convene Sept. 14 for the constitutionally
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It’s time to weigh in on the matter of so called “public” art and the simmering controversy over a law that requires artistically enhancing various city projects and spending 1 percent of the total project cost to do so. Highly visible in some cases and less noticeable in others, these oeuvres have been railroaded by
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Your ability to handle adversity is one of the most robust predictors of your happiness and success in life. According to researcher Dr. Paul Stoltz, developing your adversity quotient improves morale, strengthens performance and increases profitability. Blaming, whining and complaining are symptoms of individuals and organizations beaten down by adversity. Every individual and every organization
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Professors at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have built a link between themselves and their students using social media, and they expect to use it as a powerful teaching tool. In the college’s online course for veterinary technicians, professors have posted instructional videos on YouTube that show the right ways and the
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