The Technology Association of Georgia, or TAG, is a nonprofit networking organization designed to introduce the many participants in the Peach State's technology sector to one another. Through a series of monthly TAG education events, as well as through annual events like the Georgia Technology Summit, the IT Tournament for golfers, and the TAG Business Launch Competition, TAG brings together individuals from many walks of life who share at least one thing in common: a compelling interest in the many different ways that technology can transform the local economy.
Some TAG members are students, while others are academics. Some are corporate executives, while others are the entrepreneurs behind the digital equivalent of a mom and pop store. TAG members are talented and they can be opinionated. They all have a lot to share.
TAG deliberately positions itself as a conduit through which ideas, experience and connections may flow. This is the very essence of networking.
What Is Networking?
Networking is all about building relationships. Networking provides a venue through which individuals can leverage personal and business relationships on behalf of specific business needs.
Most people have a pretty inaccurate view of what constitutes business networking. Business networking is much more than merely attending a function, shaking a bunch of hands, and collecting a bunch of business cards.
Business networking involves proactively singling out those individuals whose vision meshes most closely with your business's brand awareness and growth strategies. Networking involves picking these individuals' brains and forming strategic alliances with them. In order to interact on this level, you must have a chance to engage with this individual. TAG offers many such engagement opportunities, from its real time meet ups and hosted live events to the spirited conversations of its TAGThink message boards.
For more information about TAG networking opportunities, set your browser to http://www.tagthink.com
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
martes, 25 de septiembre de 2012
Tips to Win a Business Award
The Technology Association of Georgia's annual Excalibur Awards celebrate Georgia businesses that use technology in innovative and creative ways. The competition is open to businesses of all sizes.
Why do businesses compete for Excalibur Awards? Because the award is a de facto endorsement from TAG, Georgia's leading community technology network, connecting IT professionals with each other and the companies that employ them since 1997.
In fact, entering a business awards competition should always be viewed as type of PR campaign. As with any PR campaign, the payoff will be increased visibility. The organization sponsoring the awards is also viewing them as a PR opportunity so there will be opportunities for synergy here.
Company candidates must set their objectives beforehand. What will winning this competition do for the company? Some awards underscore a company's integrity, while others may cement a company's reputation as the expert in its field.
Companies should only enter business award competitions sponsored by agencies or other businesses whose brand values and business goals are close to their own. There is a fair amount of work involved in preparing the application. If the award doesn't measurably enhance the company candidate's reputation in some way, then it's not worth applying for.
Read the application very carefully, making particular note of timelines. If you have access to previous winners or judges, it's a good idea to arrange a brief, informal interview with them. Excalibur Award contestants, for example, have access to past Excalibur winners and judges through the online community technology center TAGthink as well as through the many TAG societies.
Remember that modesty is seldom a virtue in a business context. This is particularly the case when you are in contention for a business award.
For more hints about winning business awards, join the online brainstorming sessions at http://www.tagthink.com.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG society. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
Why do businesses compete for Excalibur Awards? Because the award is a de facto endorsement from TAG, Georgia's leading community technology network, connecting IT professionals with each other and the companies that employ them since 1997.
In fact, entering a business awards competition should always be viewed as type of PR campaign. As with any PR campaign, the payoff will be increased visibility. The organization sponsoring the awards is also viewing them as a PR opportunity so there will be opportunities for synergy here.
Company candidates must set their objectives beforehand. What will winning this competition do for the company? Some awards underscore a company's integrity, while others may cement a company's reputation as the expert in its field.
Companies should only enter business award competitions sponsored by agencies or other businesses whose brand values and business goals are close to their own. There is a fair amount of work involved in preparing the application. If the award doesn't measurably enhance the company candidate's reputation in some way, then it's not worth applying for.
Read the application very carefully, making particular note of timelines. If you have access to previous winners or judges, it's a good idea to arrange a brief, informal interview with them. Excalibur Award contestants, for example, have access to past Excalibur winners and judges through the online community technology center TAGthink as well as through the many TAG societies.
Remember that modesty is seldom a virtue in a business context. This is particularly the case when you are in contention for a business award.
For more hints about winning business awards, join the online brainstorming sessions at http://www.tagthink.com.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG society. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
viernes, 21 de septiembre de 2012
2012 TAG SSA Impact Awards Winners Announced
ATLANTA (September 21, 2012) – In October 28, TAG Southeastern Software Association (SSA), one of the founding members of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), announced the winners for the 2012 TAG SSA Impact Awards. Demonstrating superlative, innovative leadership in the technology industry, TAG SSA Impact Award winners have developed exciting software solutions with a meaningful impact on their business, their customers or their community.
This year’s winners include Manheim for Corporate IT Group, AirWatch for Independent Software Vendor, Liaison Technologies for Technology Solutions Company, Acculynk for Where Georgia Leads in Financial Technology, and Rately for Emerging Megatrend.
“This year’s winners reinforce that Georgia is continuing to grow its leadership position in the Southeast and in the nation in terms of technology and software innovation,” said Kevin George, TAG SSA Chair. “I am delighted see the TAG SSA Impact Awards generate a record number of nominations, applications, and ultimately be presented to such outstanding companies at our third annual awards ceremony. The future of the software industry in the Southeast looks bright, and Georgia is the hub of the software industry in the Southeast.”
The TAG SSA Impact Awards were held on Sept. 12, 2012, at the historic Defoor Centre with Barry McCarthy, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Financial Institutions at FiServ giving the key note speech. Also speaking at the event was Tino Mantella, President of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and master of ceremonies Richard Warner, CEO of What’s Up Interactive.
Event sponsors included Morris, Manning & Martin, Compuware, Partners Consulting, Infor, Quality Technology Services, and Primus Software.
About TAG SSA
TAG SSA’s mission is to be the leading resource for software and information technology for executives and professionals to connect and develop business opportunities. The SSA strives to be the catalyst to drive economic growth of the software and information technology industry by attracting and supporting the advancement of innovative companies, talent and capital in the region. For more information visit: http://www.tagonline.org/tag-southeastern-software-association.php.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 17,800 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 31 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community technology center website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
lunes, 3 de septiembre de 2012
Third Annual Healthcare Information Technology Leadership Summit Set for December 4, 2012
Applications Now Available for Intel Innovation Awards
ATLANTA, Sep. 3, 2012 – The 3rd annual Health IT Leadership Summit will take place on December 4, 2012, at community technology network the Fox Theatre from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The 2012 Summit, which is hosted by event sponsor Verizon Wireless, will address meeting future healthcare needs through the use of innovative approaches and technologies to improve the population’s health, and the quality and cost of healthcare.
Also announced today is the call for submissions for the Innovation Awards sponsored by Intel, to recognize the health IT companies who are using technology in innovative ways, demonstrating strong clinical and financial benefits, or finding new ways to address specific disease states or improve patient health.
Four finalists will be selected and featured at the 2012 Health IT Leadership Summit and one will be recognized as the top innovator. The winner will also be showcased by Intel as an innovation leader at 2013 HIMSS and in other Intel promotions. The entry form is on the Summit website at www.HealthITLeadershipSummit.org. Entries are due by September 14, 2012.
The Summit ranks as one of the nation’s premier health IT events. Last year’s Health IT Leadership Summit brought together a sell-out crowd of more than 600 business leaders, healthcare providers, and public and private organizations. The Summit was founded in 2010 by three organizations, all dedicated to supporting the growth of the Health IT industry: the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Health.
Additional information and registration: www.HealthITLeadershipSummit.org.
Georgia, the Nation's Health IT Capital
Georgia is the health IT capital of the U.S. and is home to more than 200 Health IT companies and seven companies on the HCI-100, including McKesson Technology Solutions, which is ranked the world's largest by Healthcare Informatics. Georgia's health IT companies employ approximately 16,000 people in the state. Georgia's health IT industry thrives due to the concentration of best-in-class health IT vendors, nationally recognized care providers, global public health organizations such as CARE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a continuum of workforce development programs that ensure trained employees at all levels.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The nonprofit networking organization Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community technology center website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/. About The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to visit Georgia, and promote the state as a top destination for arts events and film, music and digital entertainment projects. Visit www.georgia.org.
About Metro Atlanta Chamber
Everything we do at the Metro Atlanta Chamber - from recruiting businesses to Atlanta from all over the world, to tackling policy issues - is about creating jobs and prosperity to help Atlanta thrive. Our board is made up of Atlanta's top business leaders. Our professional staff serves 4,000 member companies that employ nearly 1 million workers. We focus on recruiting headquarters and global business -- and companies in the supply chain and advanced manufacturing, bioscience, technology and business services sectors. In public policy, we tackle critical issues such as transportation, water and education. For members, we offer 150+ events and activities each year. In sports, MAC's Atlanta Sports Council has helped drive almost $2 billion in economic impact through sporting events over the last 10 years. For more information on MAC's Health IT initiatives please contact David Hartnett at dhartnett@macoc.com or visit our website www.healthit.metroatlantachamber.com.
About TAG Health
TAG Health is one of 31 special interest groups that make up the Technology Association of Georgia, which is a 17,800-member organization. TAG Health's mission is to create an environment that fosters economic development through health technology in the state of Georgia. That mission is fulfilled through programs and events for our members and guests, which include corporate, government, education and entrepreneurial leaders throughout the state. As the federal government makes funds available for the adoption of healthcare technology, TAG Health is leading the way by bringing together providers, payers, vendors, as well as government and education leaders. For more information visit: www.tagonline.org/tag-health.php.
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lunes, 27 de agosto de 2012
Why affiliate to a Nonprofit Networking Organization
TAG is a nonprofit, supported entirely by membership fees and fundraising events. Fundraising events are where many of our most valuable networking opportunities take place.
Since 1998, the 10,000-member plus Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has been furthering dialogues between the movers and shakers who shape Georgia’s thriving high tech sector. Through a series of formal and informal events, and our innovative online community technology center Tag Think, we enhance the personal and professional development of our members. Our goal is to help drive Georgia economic development related to technology.
What are the advantages to joining a nonprofit networking organization like TAG? We can think of several.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
Since 1998, the 10,000-member plus Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has been furthering dialogues between the movers and shakers who shape Georgia’s thriving high tech sector. Through a series of formal and informal events, and our innovative online community technology center Tag Think, we enhance the personal and professional development of our members. Our goal is to help drive Georgia economic development related to technology.
What are the advantages to joining a nonprofit networking organization like TAG? We can think of several.
- A nonprofit network expands rapidly, diffusing information through all sorts of unexpected channels. In a technology community like TAG, new members provide access to valuable new connections and resources. It’s an exciting context for the cross pollination of new ideas.
- A nonprofit community technology center reduces the degrees of separation among its members. Everybody knows somebody you should talk to. Connecting IT professionals has never been easier than at a TAG get together.
- A nonprofit network is a talent pool that can change quickly to meet participants’ needs. IT professional discussions can flow in a way that they don’t flow in more structured, formal exchanges like meetings and seminars.
- A nonprofit network doesn’t depend on any one member to create value. If one expert is unavailable, someone else with a complementary skill set is there to take his or her place.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
The Best IT Tournament in GA
The best IT tournament in GA happens to come from TAG, the leading technology industry association in Georgia. This IT tournament brings the best of the technology in Georgia to the forefront of the industry.
TAG, Technology Association of Georgia, is an organization that helps push IT development and ideas forward in the State of Georgia. Our mission is to unite, promote, and educate Georgia’s technology community. We want to enhance and stimulate a tech-based economy through fostering a connected and innovative marketplace. One of the ways we do this at TAG is by holding an annual IT Tournament in Georgia for our members and the biggest developers of IT technology to attend. Named the Excalibur Awards, IT giants from all over the state gather in a community technology network to talk about and collaborate on various projects.
While we have the charitable arm of our company, the TAG Education Collaborative, which focuses on helping math, engineering, technology, and science education initiatives thrive, we also have the IT tournament. The Excalibur Awards is meant to foster a community of networking while awarding IT professionals for their progress in the field. Innovation is all about collaboration, which is why we work so hard to form such a big community of IT companies and individuals.
Hosted with our Business & Technology Alliance society, we recognize organizations and companies in the state that solve complex business problems through the best use of technology. Enhancing businesses through non-commercial technology solutions are also recognized achievements. In addition to our TAG business launch competition, the IT tournament is set to be the biggest in recent years. Georgia has always been a hub for the development and progress of technology and we want to celebrate that. Visit us at http://www.tagthink.com for more information.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
TAG, Technology Association of Georgia, is an organization that helps push IT development and ideas forward in the State of Georgia. Our mission is to unite, promote, and educate Georgia’s technology community. We want to enhance and stimulate a tech-based economy through fostering a connected and innovative marketplace. One of the ways we do this at TAG is by holding an annual IT Tournament in Georgia for our members and the biggest developers of IT technology to attend. Named the Excalibur Awards, IT giants from all over the state gather in a community technology network to talk about and collaborate on various projects.
While we have the charitable arm of our company, the TAG Education Collaborative, which focuses on helping math, engineering, technology, and science education initiatives thrive, we also have the IT tournament. The Excalibur Awards is meant to foster a community of networking while awarding IT professionals for their progress in the field. Innovation is all about collaboration, which is why we work so hard to form such a big community of IT companies and individuals.
Hosted with our Business & Technology Alliance society, we recognize organizations and companies in the state that solve complex business problems through the best use of technology. Enhancing businesses through non-commercial technology solutions are also recognized achievements. In addition to our TAG business launch competition, the IT tournament is set to be the biggest in recent years. Georgia has always been a hub for the development and progress of technology and we want to celebrate that. Visit us at http://www.tagthink.com for more information.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
jueves, 9 de agosto de 2012
Speakers Announced for First Annual S.T.E.M. Education Awards
Event attracts national experts on science, technology, engineering and math education
ATLANTA (August 9, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) today announced Dr. Linda Rosen, chief executive officer for Change the Equation (CTEq), Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research and creator of Mathematics and Wolfram|Alpha and Anna Kuchment, senior editor at Scientific American and founder of Scientific American’s “Budding Scientist: Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids” blog, will be speakers for the first annual S.T.E.M. Education Awards. The event kicks off at noon on September 14 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
“This is the first time we have offered the S.T.E.M. Education Awards, so we are honored to present such highly respected and influential speakers at our inaugural event,” said Melanie Brandt, chief operating officer of TAG. “Dr. Rosen, Mr. Gray and Ms. Kuchment all have strong backgrounds in STEM education and we’re excited for them to share their passion and experience with our community.”
Michael Robertson, director of TAG-Ed added, “STEM education will play a vital role in preparing a strong future workforce for Georgia and the entire nation. We are proud to help bring the technology community together to learn from one another and collaborate on building strong STEM programs throughout the state.”
Rosen will kick off the half-day at noon with a keynote address over lunch. As CEO of CTEq, she leads a nationwide network of more than 110 CEOs who pledge to connect and align their work to transform STEM learning in the United States. Prior to CTEq, she was Senior Vice President for the National Alliance of Business where she worked with companies to articulate their STEM vision for the original “No Child Left Behind” legislation. She also served as Senior Advisor to Secretary Richard W. Riley on math and science by providing counsel department-wide on STEM initiatives.
Gray and Kuchment will both address the community during the awards program in the evening. An innovative software developer and author, Gray is passionate about communicating the excitement, and the importance, of science to a wide audience. In addition to co-founding Wolfram Research and creating Mathematics and Wolfram|Alpha, Gray is a contributing editor at Popular Science magazine, and has authored its Gray Matter column since 2003.
Kuchment founded the “Budding Scientist: Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids” blog, which covers advances in math and science education (blogs.scientificamerican.com/budding-scientist). As an editor for Scientific American, she frequently blogs about science education and education policy.
From 1:30-4:30 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to participate in three panels: Best Practices for Forming Public-Private Partnerships; Technology in the 21st Century; and How to Build a Strong Volunteer Base Between Business & Education.
The S.T.E.M. Education awards were created to recognize and celebrate schools, extracurricular programs, public-private partnerships, science agencies and post-secondary education outreach programs for outstanding efforts and achievement in supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering, and math education in Georgia. To learn more or to register, visit: http://bit.ly/STEMAwards.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 17,800 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 31 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
About TAG Education Collaborative
TAG Education Collaborative initiatives include a student internship program, the WebChallenge competition for high school students, and the Vine Event, a fundraiser launched in 2009 which has raised more than $80,000 to support STEM education. The TAG Education Collaborative provides middle school and high school programs designed to provide these students with hands-on activities that enable them to gain an appreciation for the opportunities available in STEM careers. For additional information, visit TAG Education Collaborative or contact Michael Robertson at (404) 920 – 2038 or mrobertson@tagonline.org.
ATLANTA (August 9, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) today announced Dr. Linda Rosen, chief executive officer for Change the Equation (CTEq), Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research and creator of Mathematics and Wolfram|Alpha and Anna Kuchment, senior editor at Scientific American and founder of Scientific American’s “Budding Scientist: Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids” blog, will be speakers for the first annual S.T.E.M. Education Awards. The event kicks off at noon on September 14 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
“This is the first time we have offered the S.T.E.M. Education Awards, so we are honored to present such highly respected and influential speakers at our inaugural event,” said Melanie Brandt, chief operating officer of TAG. “Dr. Rosen, Mr. Gray and Ms. Kuchment all have strong backgrounds in STEM education and we’re excited for them to share their passion and experience with our community.”
Michael Robertson, director of TAG-Ed added, “STEM education will play a vital role in preparing a strong future workforce for Georgia and the entire nation. We are proud to help bring the technology community together to learn from one another and collaborate on building strong STEM programs throughout the state.”
Rosen will kick off the half-day at noon with a keynote address over lunch. As CEO of CTEq, she leads a nationwide network of more than 110 CEOs who pledge to connect and align their work to transform STEM learning in the United States. Prior to CTEq, she was Senior Vice President for the National Alliance of Business where she worked with companies to articulate their STEM vision for the original “No Child Left Behind” legislation. She also served as Senior Advisor to Secretary Richard W. Riley on math and science by providing counsel department-wide on STEM initiatives.
Gray and Kuchment will both address the community during the awards program in the evening. An innovative software developer and author, Gray is passionate about communicating the excitement, and the importance, of science to a wide audience. In addition to co-founding Wolfram Research and creating Mathematics and Wolfram|Alpha, Gray is a contributing editor at Popular Science magazine, and has authored its Gray Matter column since 2003.
Kuchment founded the “Budding Scientist: Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids” blog, which covers advances in math and science education (blogs.scientificamerican.com/budding-scientist). As an editor for Scientific American, she frequently blogs about science education and education policy.
From 1:30-4:30 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to participate in three panels: Best Practices for Forming Public-Private Partnerships; Technology in the 21st Century; and How to Build a Strong Volunteer Base Between Business & Education.
The S.T.E.M. Education awards were created to recognize and celebrate schools, extracurricular programs, public-private partnerships, science agencies and post-secondary education outreach programs for outstanding efforts and achievement in supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering, and math education in Georgia. To learn more or to register, visit: http://bit.ly/STEMAwards.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 17,800 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 31 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.
About TAG Education Collaborative
TAG Education Collaborative initiatives include a student internship program, the WebChallenge competition for high school students, and the Vine Event, a fundraiser launched in 2009 which has raised more than $80,000 to support STEM education. The TAG Education Collaborative provides middle school and high school programs designed to provide these students with hands-on activities that enable them to gain an appreciation for the opportunities available in STEM careers. For additional information, visit TAG Education Collaborative or contact Michael Robertson at (404) 920 – 2038 or mrobertson@tagonline.org.
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