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StateScoop 50 Awards honor 2021's top government leaders, projects

Ohio Department of Administrative Services's Kristina K. Hagberg was announced as a winner of 2021 StateScoop 50 Awards. Congrats to Kristina and each of the winners for being named as the top most innovative and influential projects in state government. OITA can't wait to see how Ohio and Ohio Leaders continue working to advance the "use of digital technology inside state agencies."  Let us know what you are doing to contribute to these advancements, and connect with us if we can help!
 

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Rhodes State College receives over $400,000 for STEM student scholarships

 

OITA is excited about the inevitable growth to come from new initiatives and programs in the fields of tech, innovation, policy making, and more. Read about some of the many ways Ohio support and funding is reaching STEM Education (from elementary school to higher-ed!) 

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Ohio I.P. Promise: PITCH X

"PITCH X: From Lab to Market" was just announced as part of #InnovateOhio ’s I.P. Promise initiative. PITCH X will consist of a series of virtual talks that feature Ohio’s university community discoveries.
This is a great opportunity to share your IP discoveries, get expert coaching and support to create your own talk, and share your research and technology for commercialization.

SPEAKER NOMINATIONS FOR THE INAUGURAL PITCH X ARE OPEN NOW UNTIL APRIL 19. Find out more about I.P. Promise and its affiliate #ohiostate universities, AND APPLY TO BE A SPEAKER here: Ohio I.P. Promise: PITCH X

The government wants to pay your Internet bill for a few months. Here’s what you need to do.

Washington wants to pick up the tab for tens of millions of Americans’ Internet connections. That may include yours.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit, or EBB, was launched Wednesday to help a surprisingly wide range of people hit economically by the coronavirus pandemic. It can pay $50 every month toward the cost of your Internet service, and it is available to all families who lost some income in the last year and earn less than $198,000, among others. With $3.2 billion up for grabs, the EBB is the largest federal program to help with Internet bills in the three decades Americans have been going online.

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Biden plans $100 billion broadband investment

Biden's ambitious broadband infrastructure plan presents challenges and opportunities for Ohio. Join OITA's efforts to promote an "all of the above" approach to solving the digital divide.  To learn more contact us!

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State of Ohio, Chief Information Officer: Leading the Innovation

Ervan Rodgers, CIO at State of Ohio, together with Brian Keith, Federal Azure Leader and AI Leader at Microsoft Federal, discuss the rapid adoption of virtual platforms and tools brought by the pandemic in the State of Ohio. Ervan also shared his role as a catalyst and leader in driving and championing innovation.

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Microsoft targets 50,000 global jobs with LinkedIn 're-skilling' effort

Microsoft plans to hire 50,000 new global employees into their "ecosystem" as part of a broader career-switching push encouraged by LinkedIn. LinkedIn's efforts include free 're-skilling' digital training courses aimed towards those who lost their jobs due to COVID. If you are looking to transition into the space of technology, innovation, or public policy, let OITA know how we can help. Or check out our membership options at Ohioita.org.

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The future of AI technology in public health by FedScoop

MUST PICK-UP PODCAST of the week: "The Future of AI Technology in Public Health" with Google Cloud 's Alexander Titus.

Alexander Titus is a Strategy Leader in the Health & Life Sciences for the Global Public Sector at Google, and has spent his career working in the "intersection between emerging technologies and public service".
In this podcast interview, Titus discusses "how cloud and artificial intelligence enabled tools are advancing research in public health", the newfound speed in which we can collaborate on science, and the surprising personalization cloud technologies can bring.

This podcast was produced by Scoop News Group and hosted by Wyatt Kash, SVP, Content Strategy, Scoop News Group.

OITA is proud to work with such innovative partners like Google Cloud , let us know how you are using Google Cloud strategies and innovations in your own work.

Think tank launches cybersecurity training for state officials

“Cyber hygiene” has never been more important for big businesses, private individuals, and government officials alike. This week, non-profit Think Tank, National Cybersecurity Center, launched a new initiative geared towards deepening the understanding of cyber knowledge- by training and informing state officials on cyber features like MFA, software patching, and possible cyber threats. The initiative has been backed by Google and supported by legislators across the board, including Ohio’s own Frank LaRose (R) and Colorado’s Jena Marie Griswold (D).

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