Why do women resist STEM fields?

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

The lack of women in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math will continue to plague our country until all students, regardless of sex, have adequate opportunities to explore math and science.

In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

The small gain for Facebook’s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.

A new generation of watches connects with smartphones and other devices to offer news feeds and e-mail, text and other alerts.

The chief of Pixability drew on her and experience in business, law and government to found her company, a provider of video marketing software and services.

James Crockman listens to 17 police and fire frequencies from a New Jersey office to cull spot items for subscribers like news media outlets.

Facebook Builds Network of Friends in Washington

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

Over the last five years, Facebook employees have met with members of Congress and walked them through ways to best to use the Web site.

DealBook: After Buildup, a Modest Start for Facebook

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

While disappointing new investors who were betting on fast gains, Facebook had a wide winner’s circle, creating huge paper gains for scores of early insiders, hundreds of employees and some stragglers who bought stakes recently.

Facebook’s $16 billion offering was the biggest I.P.O. that Nasdaq had ever listed. Now there are growing questions over how it was handled.

A Start-Up Is Gold for Facebook’s New Millionaires

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

At Facebook, ground zero for the nouveau tech riche in Silicon Valley, peer pressure dictates that consumption be kept on the down low.

Building the Next Facebook a Tough Task in Europe

Posted on May 19th, 2012 by Andy

Unlike in the United States, where promising Internet startups can expect venture capitalists to come calling early, entrepreneurs in Europe face a shortage of financing.