Animated gif of the Duolingo owl slowly falling over.
Duo is down.

RIP to your daily streak. 

Last week, Duolingo broke the news that Duo, the internet’s favorite menacing owl, was no more

Was the stunt just a new way to get you to use the app? Well, the team at Duolingo has asked that users honor Duo through a daily language lesson.

If that feels too tough right now — or you’re just not here for the marketing gimmick — we have plenty of opportunities to distract you below.

The News

Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. Learn about all the free resources Baltimore-area libraries have for entrepreneurs. 

Happy Birthday, Penn Center for Innovation! Learn how the org has supported transformative scientific breakthroughs at UPenn for a decade.

In this week’s “How I Got Here”: Software engineer Ather Sharif weaves accessibility into everything he does, including his career. 

The latest in Pittsburgh Money Moves; railroad acquisitions, a $4 billion AI valuation, and the sale of one of Ansys’s businesses. 

Four ways you can combat dry eye from your time behind the computer screen. 

London-founded Waymap is helping make DC’s public transit more accessible.

Client Spotlight

Considering a career in the growing field of geospatial analysis?

Join Temple University’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies for a virtual info session on February 24th to learn about Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in GIS, Sustainability, and Geospatial Data Science. These programs provide students with advanced technical skills in data analysis paired with professional development to gain a competitive edge on the job market. No GRE required!

Register for the info session here.

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The Jobs

Philly + Delaware

DC + Baltimore

Pittsburgh

Remote

The End

Sorry about your streak. We’ll see you next week.