October 14, 2020
The Future of 5G Networks Is Software
As wireless carriers and network operators ramp up deployment, 5G is having its moment in the policy spotlight....
August 31, 2020
Software Supports Learning in Unprecedented Times
Back to school season usually means students, parents, and teachers are preparing to return to a busy routine packed with academic and extra-curricular activities. Busy times are certainly upon us, but the school semester that is starting will be far from usual. The coronavirus pandemic...
August 05, 2020
In Unusual Year, Software Expands Reach of Girls Who Code Program
The COVID-19 pandemic canceled all sorts of summer camps and other programs this year, but a healthy dose of innovation actually helped Software.org increase the reach of our regular partnership with Girls Who Code. By leaning on online collaboration tools, the annual coding camp program...
July 20, 2020
Software.org Leverages Tech to Expand Diversity Effort
Starting today, Software.org begins classes in its sixth Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program. Thirty-seven girls from DC, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia will take part in a two-week course to learn the fundamentals of computer science....
July 11, 2020
“There is a reason why we have the H-1 visa system — it’s so we can bring people who have the skills not available here in the US to this country,” said Chris Hopfensperger, executive director of Software.org....
July 10, 2020
Supporting Truth and Trust in Digital Content During the Deepfake Era
Software-enabled innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation tools are on the rise. These promising technologies are being implemented across industry sectors to allow content creators to produce and share their work faster than ever, allow greater insights into data for businesses and governments,...
June 11, 2020
As Software Proves Key to Virus Response, the Need to Update Government Systems Becomes Clear
Much will be written about the public health response to COVID-19, but the real lessons for government run much broader. In fact, just as the virus disrupted almost every facet of life, its effects cascaded across the public sector....
June 11, 2020
New Report Highlights Value for Governments in Modernizing IT to Improve Public Sector Resilience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of public sector workers rapidly shifted to remote work and even more citizens turned to their devices to access government services. The ability to make those moves highlights the new, central role software plays in the public sector, enabling governments...
June 24, 2020
Trust & Transparency in the Deepfake Era: Developing an Industry Standard for Digital Content
On January 8, Software.org hosted a group of students from the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) to discuss careers in STEM and public policy....
April 21, 2020
Digital Fluency for a Resilient Economy
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has starkly illuminated fissures in our public systems, including the postsecondary and workforce systems. A common vein throughout is the impact of job loss and fundamental changes to the way Americans work....