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Opening Up the Future

Opening Up the Future

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Young people aspiring to become prominent business professionals can now get a head start on the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs before they leave high school.

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Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Going All In

Going All In

Introducing the drawer-style microwave September 2024 story courtesy of StatePoint Media As one of the most useful appliances in any kitchen, it’s no surprise that microwave ovens can be found in at least 90% of U.S. households, according to the Bureau of Labor and...

Preventing Gridlock 

Preventing Gridlock 

The difference between baseload and intermittent power  August 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist It’s one of those incredibly hot days when even the air becomes unbearable. You crank up the air conditioner on the way home from work, and the first thing you...

An Intelligent Approach

An Intelligent Approach

Potential future uses of AI in the co-op world July 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist Unless you’ve just awakened from an incredibly long nap, you've probably been hearing plenty about artificial intelligence. Much of what you’ve heard is likely either...

Chilling Out

Chilling Out

Tips on how to stay cool and be eco-friendly June 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Updating your HVAC system to cool your home smartly and sustainably involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency, but can also reduce environmental impact....

Keeping the Lights On

Keeping the Lights On

Is a battery backup right for you? May 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist We all depend on electricity more than ever before, which is why even the briefest service interruption can be incredibly frustrating. It’s no wonder many homeowners are taking a closer...