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Latin Tech Wire - April 30, 2008

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April 30, 2008

 
Technology & Science News

Report: AT&T to sell 3G iPhone at $200 discount
According to an unnamed source, when the 3G iPhone is introduced this summer, AT&T will be selling the Apple iPhone for $199 with a two-year contract.

Cubans Line up For First Cell Phone Services
A new Cuban reform measure now allows Cubans to buy cell phones for the first time (or register those they had illegally). Thousands of Cubans are now purchasing cell phones, even though the phones cost the equivalent of nine months' pay for the average wage earner.

IBM Launches Pilot Program Using Macs
IBM’s Research Information Services launched a pilot program designed to study the possibility of moving significant numbers of employees from Windows to the Mac platform.

U.S. Army Develops Robotic Suits
Similar to the Marvel comic and soon-to-be-released film Iron Man, the U.S. Army may be turning science fiction into reality with a new robotic exoskeleton giving its wearer superhuman powers.

Researchers Eye Farm Waste as Energy
A team of researchers has discovered that farm waste can be converted into a useful source of alternative fuels like methane when broken down by bacteria.
 
Hispanic Scholarships
 

Math, Science & Engineering Scholarships from SHPE
Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Scholarship
Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) are eligible to apply for HSF and NASA’s scholarship.

 
LatPro News & Resources
 
Communicating your Value to Management
In a difficult economy, being able to clearly show your value using numbers is crucial to job security and career advancement. Learn how to use metrics to your advantage with these tips.

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Cox Communications
Mae A. Douglas, Chief People Officer for Cox Communications, recently spoke with LatPro about Cox's diversity strategy and the critical role that Hispanic and Bilingual employees play at the broadband communications and entertainment company.

Advice from LatPro's Career Experts
Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.
 
Upcoming Events
 
2008 Semantic Technology Conference
May 18 - 22, 2008 - The Fairmont Hotel - San Jose, CA
The Semantic Technology Conference focuses on creating business value from the newest semantic tools and technologies and changing both the way we use, do business, and experience the Internet.

Boston Bilingual Professional Job Fair - NSHP
May 21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Boston, MA
Join the National Society for Hispanic Professionals for this premier bilingual and diversity hiring event. Meet with Boston-area employers who are seeking candidates with language skills and/or multicultural backgrounds.

Atlanta Bilingual Professional Job Fair - NSHP
June 10, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Atlanta, GA
The NSHP Atlanta Bilingual Professional Job Fair offers diversity-conscious companies the opportunity to connect with highly qualified bilingual and multicultural professionals.

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