In May 2021, Technical.ly focused extra reporting on community-minded tech development, digital access issues, the ethics of advanced technology and the like. In this reporting series, find check-ins on early-pandemic open data projects (especially those featured in Healthcare Technologies Month of April 2020), profiles of technologists working in civic tech or local government, features on companies developing products to advance a social mission, and stories on social entrepreneurship trends.
Some questions we sought to answer: How can technologists best work alongside communities to roll out new technologies that benefit them? What policies are being discussed to increase digital access for more people? What did the technologists behind 2020's COVID-19 data and PPE pop-up projects learn from them, one year later, and what would they advise others looking to help in the next crisis?
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This month’s theme is underwritten by Verizon 5G.
Co-directors Marieke Jackson and Michael Chow reflect on how the volunteer-driven org adapted and helped nonprofits meet their missions while facing forced pivots during the pandemic.
For some, that all-too-familiar paintbrush tap noise is one that haunts our dreams with workday stress. For many technologists in the DMV area, it offered connection to current events, jobs and each other on a large-scale during the year we spent inside.
The department is launching a $10 million Operations Transformation Fund to pay for innovations, efficiencies and cost savings found during the pandemic across more departments. It's one of a few forward-thinking shifts prompted by COVID-19.
Esri solution architect Clinton Johnson on how geographic information systems can "drive change for more equitable outcomes."
Fifty years after Milton Friedman damned corporate social responsibility, American business has moved beyond prioritizing profits above all else. Here's a look at what impact teams learned about making change during the past year's challenges.
A frustrating early mistake led software engineer and Code for Philly fellow Zenzi Ali to an important lesson as her team worked on the PHLASK project.
It's the second edition of our list spotlighting the people opening doors and bringing others together around the local tech community. This year, we turned to 2020's honorees for nominations, and put a focus on the folks who made an impact during a tough year.
It's the second edition of our list spotlighting the people opening doors and bringing others together around the local tech community. This year, we turned to 2020's honorees for nominations, and put a focus on the folks who made an impact during a tough year.
It's the second edition of our list spotlighting the people opening doors and bringing others together around the innovation community. This year, we turned to last year's honorees for nominations, and put a focus on the folks who made an impact during a tough year.
It's the second edition of our list of the people supporting technologists and entrepreneurs across the DMV. We're following up on 2020's inaugural edition with 20 people who kept building during a pandemic, courtesy of last year's connectors.
The Havre de Grace-based center is looking to build on telehealth tools introduced in the pandemic. Virtual options are reducing barriers, and helping to reach families.
The IT services org's managing director of tech services has a fellowship to make sure nonprofits' networks are secure, especially amid ongoing remote work. Here's why he says that's so crucial.
At Baltimore Innovation Week, elected officials in city and state government talked about how recent elections shifted leadership, and building new civic finance tools. “Back to normal is not an option," Del. Brooke Lierman said of a post-pandemic Maryland.
Ruti mimics "the friendly bike route advice of an experienced bike riding friend," designer Corey Acri said.
Julie Elberfeld is now serving as interim CTO at Opportunity@Work, and exploring collaboration among technology companies. She offers perspective on progress, and what's needed to make more.
"It’s a math problem, a data problem and a human problem," said one Drexel professor.
The NoVa company developed integration software for brands to resell used products directly on their sites. CEO Adam Siegel says Recurate will use the funding to hire and continue developing the technology.
Desikant Technologies aims to regulate body temperature by giving your natural body cooling system a high-tech hand. The company is led by a former DuPont engineer and Under Armour innovation director.
CEO Brad Nierenberg said Redpeg was able to raise $1.5 million through the new Poker 501 for its own annual event in February. It's been a win for workplace culture, too.
The funds will help with recruitment, training and tech tools for the Code for America brigades to grow their impact.
Traffic safety advocates Charlotte Jackson and Michael Eichler developed a Code for DC project for more accurate car crash data in the district. "Being specific with numbers and locations is really key to finding solutions to these problems."
Journal My Health helps those with lasting COVID-19 effects and other chronic health issues track health data to enhance their care plan.
Plus, openings at Brookings, GiveCampus, Byte Back and more.
From breweries to coffee chains to real estate startups, these socially minded for-profits balance business with the public good.
In May 2021 — Tech for the Common Good Month of our editorial calendar — look for check-ins on early-pandemic data projects, profiles of technologists working in civic tech, stories on social entrepreneurship trends and more.
With advocacy, funding and dedicated hours, Baltimore companies are contributing to the common good in the city where they're based. Here's a look at local initiatives that go beyond the business model.