Technology & Innovation

Coverage of innovative research, development, and deployment of technology and technological advances, including hardware, software, and software as service.

Sharon Tubbs is director of HealthVisions Midwest of Fort Wayne and a contributing writer for Ink Spot.

Blog: A persistent fear of advancing science with Black bodies

“The pandemic continues its forage through communities of color, and research will be crucial to medical solutions. But collaboration and mutual benefits are key.”

Latest in Technology & Innovation
The Black Lives Matter movement is teaching us the power and limits of social media.
What role does social media play in effective activism? Northeast Indiana residents weigh in

As the Black Lives Matter movement spreads around the world, it’s teaching us about the power—and limitations—of social media.

Social media has changed the way city governments operate.
How has social media changed city government? Fort Wayne’s ‘Mayor Tom’ Henry weighs in

“The immediacy of communication and response has really changed government immensely.”

Learning comes alive through group projects which are cornerstones of the New Tech Network curriculum.
New Tech Academy is challenging the status quo in education

If there's a single phrase that captures the essence of New Tech, it might be “hands on.”

A program focused on drone repair will launch in the next year.
Could northeast Indiana be the next global hub for drone repair?

A new regional industry is taking flight with a socially responsible approach. 

Aardvark Straws are an alternative to plastic ones, which don't break down easily and can harm wildlife.
Fort Wayne’s paper straw company leads the charge on global change

How the nation's only manufacturer of paper straws is growing in the Summit City.

Monicat Data co-founders Cassie Utt, Jasmine Russell, and Kurt Blomberg.
Building Fort Wayne’s creative economy with data

A tech startup focused on "the business behind creativity" wants to expand to the Summit City.

YouTube-famous Kristen Alexis films her videos in her Fort Wayne home.
Getting to know YouTube sensation Kristyn Alexis

A Fort Wayne YouTuber with more than 65,000 followers shares her story.

TEDxFortWayne is back after a three-year hiatus.
What to expect at TEDxFortWayne

The inspiring event is back after a three-year hiatus with a theme of "Resurgence."

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