Jim Duffey sworn in as Secretary of Technology
Modeling and Simulation in the Commonwealth
One of the top three states for modeling and simulation (M&S) research and industry, Virginia is home to approximately 190 companies that apply M&S technology and employ more than 11,000 people.
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VITA - Shared Service Solutions Group - January 26, 2012
VITA's Shared Service Solutions Group has successfully implemented technology projects aimed at modernization and efficiency of government and citizen services for the Office of the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Governor McDonnell Joins Virginia Students via Skype in Conversation with NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station
- January 26, 2012
What We Do
The Secretary of Technology and its agencies are responsible for the efficient and effective use of information technology to simplify government operations, advance technology applications to improve public services, and drive the innovation economy through the Commonwealth's leadership.
The Secretary of Technology oversees two agencies: Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA).
Startup Weekend EDU - 6/1 to 6/3 at Microsoft Reston
When was the last time you built something fresh, fun, and impactful? What ideas are you sitting on that need to see some code? Come show off your skills and tackle problems for the greater good at Startup Weekend EDU on June 1-3 at the Microsoft Reston location. The event will revolve around tough problems and big data. Hack together data layers in creative mashup apps, prototype a next-gen education tool...you name it. There will be expert mentors, awesome attendees, and open data galore.
Startup Weekends, for the unfamiliar, are 54 hour events where hackers, hustlers, and designers come together to pitch ideas and build products. The organizers create an environment where you can code to your heart’s content...don't worry about meals, snacks or energy drinks – you’re covered. Throughout the weekend expert mentors are on-site to help teams think through challenges. On Sunday night, teams demo to a panel of judges (think serial entrepreneurs and VCs), and the winning teams get sweet swag (think “geek” prizes, memberships to data APIs, hosting credits, and more). Startup Weekends are excellent ways to work with many awesome folks you've never met, push your limits, learn new skills, and jumpstart your creativity. For more information contact brooke.bell@cit.org or for tickets: http://sweduva.eventbrite.com/
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