Are You a Social Reader Reader?
Using visual.ly data, we took a look at who comprises our Washington Post Social Reader Fan Page audience. Are you represented? Read more
The Sound of Silence — and Adaptation
Our world is a cocoon of noise: music, voices, television, cars, film, advertisements, construction and – dare I say it – the sounds of nature. What does quiet sound like? Read more
Hacking the Legal Industry
Most people would probably vote against labeling Big Law as an industry characterized by outside-the-box practices — and as this week’s Dewey & LeBoeuf bankruptcy announcement illustrates, the lack of innovation within the field may be doing more harm than good. Read more
C2MTL: On the Precipice of Innovation
C2MTL is branding itself as a unique opportunity to explore “the relationship between commerce and creativity.” But will it become an event the world watches or just another echo chamber? Read more
CodeNow: Awakening the Programmer Within
A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit called CodeNow is seeking to revolutionize the way young people are exposed to technology — and so far, they’re doing a pretty admirable job. Read more
Where the Prototypes Are: Labs at Stanford University
Every once in a while, you walk into a place that just feels energized, as if there is so much creativity coursing through the hallways and classrooms that it’s nearly impossible to capture it all. Stanford University is one of those rare places. Read more
Journalism in the Land of Tim Tebow: Labs at the University of Florida
As we bounced from classroom to classroom, scouted for alligators, and chowed down on sandwiches from Reitz Union, a few themes repeatedly emerged in our discussions with students at the University of Florida. Read more
‘Techno-Social-Media Ninjas’ (Labs Visits American University)
Last night, Managing Editor Greg Barber and I had the opportunity to speak with students at American University about all things technology, journalism, and social media — and wow, were we floored by the energy and engagement in that room. Read more
Getting to the Root of the STEM Problem
Is it a lack of interest that is spurring the lower high school math and science test scores, or is America doing a lousy job of properly educating its youth in these subject areas? What is the root of the STEM problem? Read more
On ‘The Joy of Quiet’ — And Things Not-So-Quiet
From sunrise to sunset, my mobile resides nearby on a desk or in a pocket, always gleaming and shimmering under the light, seducing me with buzzes and dings and vibrations. It is my portal to the world — but am I its prisoner or its master? Read more