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Paper: Don’t write it off just yet.
If University of Washington researchers have their way, the paperless society will never see the light of day. Working with Disney, they have come up with a way to connect pieces of paper to the Internet, opening up a dizzying array of possibilities, from interactive...
Washington is a natural for virtual reality.
It looks like VR is well on its way to becoming the next big thing in technology. Creating virtual worlds requires a mix of tech and creative talent, and Washington State is blessed with an abundance of both. Leaders in hardware development such as Microsoft, Valve...
Washington rural communities partner to create new future.
Many rural communities around the country are struggling to rebuild infrastructure, create new jobs where traditional industries have been lost and foster sustainable economies. Two Washington State communities in the Stillaguamish Valley, Arlington and Darrington,...
Where the tech jobs are.
Washington State has a broad-based tech sector and it shows in the new hiring numbers. There's been over a 2% increase in tech jobs this past year. From mobile app development and e-commerce to the growth in cloud computing Washington companies are rapidly creating...
Thrusting into deep space with advanced systems.
Another sign of Washington State's preeminence in the emerging space sector is the recent NASA project award to Aerojet Rocketdyne. The Redmond-based operation is designing an advanced electric propulsion system for traveling further and more efficiently into space...
Collaboration, innovation are hallmarks of Washington State business.
Our digital universe and the data it creates is expanding exponentially. The cloud was created as a solution to data storage on our overloaded hard drives. But the downside of acres and acres of server farms to store all that data is the amount of energy it requires...
Washington State: helping to create a better world.
Washington State's world view centers around using it's creativity and financial wealth to tackle world problems. Maybe it's the fact that Washington State is in the far Northwest corner of the US and to survive the original settlers had to be resourceful and...
Artisan aircraft maker takes off.
Washington State is well-known as the world leader in commercial jet design and production. For over 100 years aerospace innovation has been at the heart of Washington's manufacturing sector. Alongside world leader Boeing, smaller Washington companies such as Glasair...
The rise of urban centers.
Cities around the Puget Sound, from Seattle to Bellevue and Kirkland, are experiencing a rebirth of sorts as millennials, boomers and Gen Xers continue to be drawn to urban cores and their many conveniences. It's cool to be a city dweller again, as workers flock to...
Yes, it is rocket science at Washington high.
Washington State's growing space cluster is nurturing its own future workforce with the Tesla STEM program for high school students. Aerojet Rocketdyne, a rocket manufacturer in Redmond, Washington, is providing guidance to a 40 student program as they design and...
Aerospace supply chain continues to expand.
For over a century Washington State has been on the cutting edge of aerospace design and manufacturing. Along with the Boeing Company's development of world-class aircraft and top-tier production facilities, a robust aerospace supply chain has also grown in the state....
Flying to Asian cities is faster from Seattle.
With businesses needing to reach markets across all parts of the globe, utilizing a centrally located international hub can save critical time and money. The Boeing and Airbus long-haul jets are flying non-stop to further destinations. And, Washington State's...