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Interactive Web Portal Opens Door to Energy Research
A new interactive Web portal is making it easier for researchers to study energy resources and compare carbon emissions state-by-state throughout the U.S. Developed by the U.S. Energy Information...
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Oklahoma Tornado Highlights Need to Get "Tech Ready"
The public sector often deals with crisis management weeks, months and even years after an emergency strikes. FEMA’s Get Tech Ready Web page -- housed within Ready.gov -- is especially relevant in...
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Amid Disaster, Oklahoma Students Design Tornado Drones
Engineering students at Oklahoma State University designed drones that may someday collect new data about tornadoes, helping public safety agencies more accurately predict and plan for disaster. A...
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36 Hours Behind Rhode Island's Health Exchange
The Rhode Island health insurance exchange lives behind an unassuming and unmarked door in the basement of the state department of administration building in Providence. That’s where the operation’s...
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There’s an App for That State Service
After a long day of slogging through the woods, Arkansas hunters used to have to check in their game at the nearest mom-and-pop establishment. At the end of the season, Arkansas Game and Fish...
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Can Data Drive Student Choices in Louisville, Ky.?
Officials in Louisville, Ky., are looking to data to help students make better decisions about their futures. Their hope is that more informed decisions will not only benefit students, but also drive...
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The Smartest Thing Chris O'Brien Ever Did
Editor's note: In this series, Public CIO set forth to find answers from several of the nation’s top CIOs who have served or currently are in state, local and federal positions. These firsthand...
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National Civic Hacking Event Takes Many Forms Locally
If you’re looking for evidence that hacking for a cause is sweeping the nation, this weekend’s National Day of Civic Hacking, which boasts 95 affiliated events across the country, may just convince...
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White House Taps Code for America Founder to Be Deputy U.S. CTO
Code for America (CfA), a fellowship program known for pairing programmers and Web developers with cities to create civic projects, is saying goodbye to its founder for one year so that she can pursue...
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Albany, N.Y., Prioritizes Tech
When New York's capital city of Albany set out to enhance dialogue with constituents, there were no quick fixes. This year, the city welcomes a new CIO, a fresh website design and the integration of a...
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Photo of the Week - Most Detailed Images of Earth's Two Closest Major Galaxies
Astronomers at both NASA and Pennsylvania State University used NASA's Swift satellite to create the most detailed UV light surveys ever of the two major galaxies closest to Earth -- the Large and...
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Presidential Innovation Fellows Get Private and Public Sectors to Collaborate
When the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) program launched last summer, it elicited a great deal of interest from both the public and private sectors. The unique initiative represents the first...
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Photo of the Week - NASA Tech Conducts Ducting Inspection Following Engine...
NASA recently conducted Engine Icing Validation testing -- the first of its kind worldwide. This testing lets engine manufacturers simulate flying through the upper atmosphere, where large amounts of...
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Will PRISM Impact Open Data Efforts?
In recent years, many state and local governments have put effort into open data projects that would inspire developers to create apps and find ways to use public data to bring value to their...
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App Review: CDC’s 'Solve the Outbreak'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s free app, Solve the Outbreak, may help public health officials educate Americans about massive sickness and treatment. The app is an interactive,...
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Pittsburgh Brings Wi-Fi to its Waterways
Airline passengers who find themselves 30,000 feet in the air can browse the Web, but if they traveled on a riverboat, they’d be out of luck -- something Pittsburgh is looking to change. River...
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Oregon Treadmill Desks Gaining Traction
In April, Oregon state legislators were pursuing a bill that could someday bring treadmill desks to state offices. If passed, the bill would initiate a two-year pilot program to test the “walking...
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Photo of the Week: Google Launches Internet Balloons in New Zealand
Despite the Internet being a daily part of many people's lives, two out of every three people on earth still lack a fast, affordable Internet connection -- and as Google notes in its blog, this...
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Clark County, Nev., Recorder Opts For Mobility and Accessibility
Last week, the Clark County, Nev. Recorder’s Office launched its new Web-based kiosk service, the latest phase of the department’s ongoing customer service-focused technology efforts, which already...
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Internet Sales Tax Could Reap $23 Billion For States
States could realize $23 billion in uncollected taxes if Congress approves the Internet sales tax bill, according to the National Governors Association and the National Conference of State...
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