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Emerging Technology Programs for Texas CollegesMechatronics: A Technology Forecast. 
Mechatronics is another way of saying "intelligent mechanical systems" and it is the foundation of many 21st century enabling technologies. Mechatronics involves the integration of mechanical and electrical systems with control systems and Information Technology ...More» Home Technology Integration: A Technology Forecast. 
A growing number of homeowners and homebuilders are integrating digital technology into residences because the cost of these systems is decreasing. System integrators (employers) indicate a lack of available expertise in the home technology integration (HTI) sector capable of designing, installing and supporting these home subsystems. HTI includes ...More» Biotechnology: A Technology Forecast. 
This report examines fundamental trends driving advances in biotechnology, includes discussions with leading biotech experts, provides examples of biotechnology curriculum and new courses available in Texas, and makes strategic recommendations to increase the competitiveness of Texas biotechnology companies and educational programs. While there are a number of established biotechnology programs in Texas, industry indicates the required skills for biotechnicians are evolving due to ...More» M2M: The Wireless Revolution. 
M2M is an acronym for Machine-to-Machine computing and both fourth generation and M2M involve networking physical, chemical, biological and neurological objects, systems and environments. Applications of M2M and fourth generation computing span virtually every industry and market. "The most compelling discovery of the report is the emergence of a fourth generation of computing defined as a system on a chip with a single platform for power, communications and computing." says Jim Brazell, principal analyst. Highlights of the forecast ...More» Emerging Technology Programs: ADM, Hybrids, Computer Forensics, & MEMS. 
This report examines Advanced Digital Manufacturing, Hybrid Vehicles, Micro-electromechanical Systems, and Computer Forensics and related core technical principles, applications, trends, implications, curriculum and potential employment of each of these four topics. Through this research, TSTC hopes to facilitate the informed and well-considered development of new, or enhancement of existing, emerging high-tech education and training curricula at Texas Colleges. Advanced digital manufacturing represents ...More» Homeland Security: A Technology Forecast, Implications for Texas Community and Technical Colleges. 
The events of September 11, 2001 brought immediate attention to the challenges of internal security in the United States. The realization of these challenges resulted in a number of actions by federal, state, and local governments, including the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This report presents information, ideas, and concepts designed to assist Texas community and technical college leaders in making reasoned decisions about the design, initiation, and conduct of Homeland Security ...More» Gaming: A Technology Forecast, Implications for Texas Community and Technical Colleges. 
This highly anticipated report covers the game market, industry, technologies, workforce needs, and implications to Texas technical colleges and universities. The report may be of interest to students, teachers, policy makers, economic development officials, academic administrators, game industry businesses and investors. Highlights of the forecast include predictions related to the global US$50 billion industry: acceleration of network gaming, fueled by next generation "super computer" gaming consoles, broadband, and ...More» Fuel Cells: A Technology Forecast, Implications for Texas Community and Technical Colleges.
Over the last decade, interest in fuel cell technology has grown steadily and projections of future progress have been increasingly optimistic. The practical applications for fuel cells fall into two general categories-power for vehicles (primarily automobiles) and production of electric power. The development of a significant fuel cell automobile industry will require extensive retooling of current production lines; the development of hydrogen production, storage, and ...More» Nanotechnology: A Technology Forecast, Implications for Texas Community and Technical Colleges. 
This report provides commercialization timelines, driving forces and constraints, industry trends and projectors, and expert opinion and analysis on the emerging nanotechnology sector. The exact nature and size of potential nanotech markets are unclear at this time. However, there is little doubt that these new technologies promise almost unlimited business and associated employment opportunities. Moreover, these opportunities could expand very rapidly, if technical breakthroughs, now envisioned are, indeed, realized. ...More» |
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