Innovation Agenda

Rich in Talent and Innovation

Rich in Talent and Innovation

California has a new Technology and Innovation Caucus in the State Assembly and Senate. Assemblymember Evan Low of San Jose, co-chair of the new Caucus, visited with CTC on this episode of the Innovation Agenda to discuss its origins, priorities, and hopes for improving the climate for technology growth.

Starting Earlier on Cyber Careers

Starting Earlier on Cyber Careers

"It's never too early to fuel an interest," said Michael Kaiser, Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The gap between the number of job openings in cybersecurity and the number of people available to fill those jobs is stirring a conversation in technology, academia and government around the world. A recent survey conducted by NCSA with Raytheon highlighted the critical issues.

STEM Challenge Requires Fresh Thinking

STEM Challenge Requires Fresh Thinking

In the latest Nation’s Report Card California ranks 48th out of 50 in 8th grade science. Alabama and Mississippi trail California. Conditions are only slightly better in mathematics. In the latest Report Card, California ranks 44th among the 50 states.

Startup Day with Ian Hathaway

Startup Day with Ian Hathaway

In celebration of Startup Day Across America, CTC speaks with economist Ian Hathaway of the Brookings Institution in this episode of The Innovation Agenda.