Penn State computer science students react to shrinking job market
by Jodie Dello Stritto Jensen Huang, NVIDIA Founder, President & CEO told the World Governments Summit recently that programming and other complex fields can be handled by AI, leaving no reason for students to study computer science. Watch the clip. Then, a recent story in the Wall Street […]
Silicon on steroids
by Holly Riddle In April, Penn State announced the formation of the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA), “a coalition of industry leaders, academic institutions and government support with a focus on becoming the nation’s central hub for research, development and workforce training in SiC crystal technology.” The Alliance will be based out of the Penn […]
Getting more effective treatments to patients, faster
by Holly Riddle Penn State biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Josh Reynolds Each year, the Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program welcomes a handful of startups to participate in a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial crash course. Over 13 weeks, startup founders work full-time to take their ventures to the next level, enjoying a range of Invent Penn State […]
Using AI to help businesses optimize sales tax refunds
Next in line in our Penn State Startup Week coverage is Saveware, founded by Brady Davidson and Ryan Hokimi. Saveware is an AI-powered software that helps businesses optimize their sales tax refund processes. Saveware made a significant impact at Startup Week, and has made a significant impact on the Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem overall. During […]
A new startup harnesses AI for mental health
By Holly Riddle Penn State’s annual Startup Week highlights a range of amazing Happy Valley startups, many of whom share that Penn State’s resources have made their entrepreneurial journeys possible. That’s the case for Mehul Aggarwal, one of the founders of Marble. As part of our ongoing series on Startup Week startups, we caught up […]
Solving a two-sided problem for the real estate industry
By Holly Riddle Photos by Homes2VU If you’ve ever shopped around for a new home, you’ve likely come across more than a few home listings that, unfortunately, do very little in the way of actually helping sell the property. Poorly lit, unprofessional photos of poorly staged, even sometimes messy, dirty rooms, encourage you to quickly […]
A Glimpse into Pennsylvania’s New Initiatives and Investments
By Sarah Taylor The Word is Spreading: “Pennsylvania Gets It Done” This month, DCED Secretary Rick Siger launched the “Pennsylvania Gets It Done” advertising campaign to bolster Pennsylvania’s economic atmosphere. This initiative seeks to showcase PA’s vibrant business environment and highlight PA’s core strengths across key industries such as energy and agriculture. The campaign targets […]
25% discount offer to feature your business in our charter issue: February 29th deadline
By Staff Writer How will you reach your goals in 2024? From growing revenue to recruiting the best talent, are amplifying stories to achieve these objectives? The strategic content team at Affinity Connection, combined with HappyValley Industry’s distribution channels, can deliver your unique story to 15,000+ decision-makers and help you drive results. Take advantage of […]
Happy Valley’s X-Lab adds technologist expertise to public policy discussions
By Staff Writer Sascha Meinrath is the Palmer Chair in Telecommunications at Penn State and director of X-Lab, an innovative think tank focusing on the intersection of vanguard technologies and public policy. Meinrath is a renowned technology policy expert and is internationally recognized for his work over the past two decades as a community internet […]
