Graduates, parents, friends, faulty, staff, distinguished guests, and President Floten, I want to thank you for this honor. I start with a shout out to the band. For several years I played the flute in the Harbor Junior College community band. I played Pomp and Circumstance for hours. I appreciate all of your preparation for today. If anybody in the flute section has a shot … [Read more...] about Replay: Daniel W. Rasmus 2010 Bellevue College Commencement Speech
Archives for April 2012
USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
This is the kind of story that should get the attention of workforce development people. Sure, the technology is years away, but think about the skills and knowledge required if this becomes a reality. Traditional electronics theory, techniques and many aspects of manufacturing and assembly fall away if you start to speculate on how to productionize this technology and what … [Read more...] about USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
The Future of Higher Education Depends on Leadership
Photo by Armin Rimoldi on Pexels.com Read this insightful article from Maria Puzziferro, President of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (now at the University of St. Augustine). Higher education needs strong leaders that can deal with the complexity of today's education environment while delivering on student goals for work-related learning, inspiring faculty … [Read more...] about The Future of Higher Education Depends on Leadership
Facebook Social Media Study Reinforces Ideas of Serendipity in Social Networks
A Facebook social media study belies the idea that social networks grow through what has been known as "viral" connections. What appears to be happening is that different groups like to be exposed through a network node, as in, you. If a number of like-minded people like the same thing, it isn't nearly as powerful as a number of different people liking the same thing. That, … [Read more...] about Facebook Social Media Study Reinforces Ideas of Serendipity in Social Networks