Facebook use polarizing? Site begs to differ Some academics said Facebook was always tweaking the News Feed and could easily make changes that would create a more sealed echo chamber. “A small effect today might become a large effect tomorrow,” David Lazer, a political scientist at Northeastern University who studies social networks,wrote in a commentary on the Facebook study also published in […]
State remains strong in medical-gear field The Massachusetts medical-device industry maintained its position as the second-biggest cluster in the country, even as it lost 5 percent of its workforce, according to a new report. The state continued to add companies, attract venture capital funding, and increase exports, said the analysis from the trade group Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council.
Human Resources Executive Time for new measures Business leaders face substantial challenges and opportunities in the current global economic environment. Customer expectations for faster, better, cheaper goods and services are increasing at an accelerating pace, in no small part due to the creation of global markets and distribution systems. And, more and better data and information have enabled precise segmentation and targeting […]
International Business Times ISIS in America: What the Texas shooting means for American Muslims and future Islamic State attacks in the US These lone wolf-style attacks are simple to execute and difficult to thwart, experts said. The attacks typically involve one or two people who support a certain ideology but have no direct links to an organization, which means the attackers are often flying under the radar of security officials. Simpson, 30, had been identified by the […]
Bay State Banner From Baltimore to Boston, a unified cry for justice In conversations with the Banner this past week, several observers spoke to a larger context for the issues raised by march attendees. Gia Barboza, a professor of African American studies and criminal justice at Northeastern University, said it was important to look at the issue holistically. “By focusing on an individual, we’re not seeing the […]
Remember moms behind bars: Column This coming Sunday is a joyous holiday for most women with children, but certainly not all. On this day, my thoughts are with the countless mothers for whom the holiday is a sad reminder of tragedy and loss. My heart goes out to those women whose children cannot be by their side or even send […]
Voice of America US: Too early to say if IS was behind Texas attack For now, Islamic State’s claim of responsibility is being met with a degree of skepticism. “The Islamic State is an interesting terrorist group in the sense that it’s not fussy over claiming credit for attacks or accepting members into the group,” said Max Abrahms, a terrorism expert at Northeastern University in Boston and a member […]
Kiplinger 6 things you must know about online pricing A recent study by Northeastern University found that several leading Web commerce sites practiced steering and price discrimination. For example, Cheap Tickets and Orbitz quoted lower prices for users who logged in than for those who didn’t log in—an average of $12 a night less for about 5% of hotels. Expedia and Hotels.com steered a […]
WGBH Media critic explains the Boston Globe’s new opinion pages Of all the hoary traditions of 20th-century newspapering, few seem quite so hoary as the editorial and op-ed pages. Mixing editorials (unsigned because they represent the institutional views of the newspaper), cartoons, columns by staff members and outside contributors, and letters from readers, the opinion pages often seem anachronistic in the digital age — a […]
CNBC Northeastern becomes an arcade this week A quad of Northeastern University will become one large interactive video game on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, according to a report on webstie BostInno. To celebrate graduation, Boston’s Krentzman Quad will become an interactive arcade between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The project is part of a partnership with Denver-based OhHeckYeah, which brings digital gaming […]
Wages in Greater Boston are rising faster than anywhere in the country Another factor in rising wages may be that high-tech employers are more prone to hire talent away from competitors than to train new employees — and hiring people who already have good jobs often requires paying a premium to get them. Economist Alan Clayton-Matthews, head of the Dukakis Center at Northeastern University, also cited globalization […]
Northeastern’s quad will become a massive, interactive video game today Northeastern University’s Krentzman Quad will be transformed into a massive video game on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of the school’s graduation festivities. Partnering with Denver-based OhHeckYeah, a company that integrates digital gaming into communities to promote engagement, Northeastern itself will become an interactive arcade and feature a number […]