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According to the federal bureau of labor statistics, more than 90% of all aircraft pilots are white males. When looking specifically at commercial airline pilots, estimates indicate that fewer than 7% of them are women with only about 1% are women of color. This lack of diversity is part of a significant challenge for the aviation industry, and it’s one that United Airlines is taking on through a new flight school and an ambitious goal for the next decade. 

Approximately 5.6% of the nearly 19 million college students in the U.S. during the 2022-2023 academic year were international students. These students contribute to the rich diversity of educational experiences and perspectives on U.S. campuses, while also building their own global competencies as they advance toward their degree. But in studying in a new country, they also face academic, financial, and social challenges. 

Environmentalists have encouraged innovation for improved sustainability in aviation. The Sustainable Flight Challenge gives industry leaders an opportunity to collaborate and compete to generate solutions for greener air travel.

Congratulations, you've finally earned your professional pilot license! The years of training, exams, and countless hours in the air have culminated in this moment, and the sky (literally) is the limit. But before you envision yourself jetting off to exotic destinations, let's talk reality. Your first year as a pilot will be an exciting, challenging, and eye-opening experience, filled with both exhilarating moments and unexpected hurdles.

Technology is not neutral or objective; it is fundamentally shaped by the racial, ethnic, gender, and social inequalities that exist in society. Though our omnipresent digital technologies can be used as tools for good, their built-in biases can –– and often do –– make these inequalities worse. As society adjusts to the era of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making, recognizing and mitigating these discriminatory practices is critical to ensuring a fair and just Information Age for all. 

The construction industry, a cornerstone of global infrastructure development, faces an increasingly pressing challenge in cybersecurity. Traditionally focused on physical safety and logistical concerns, construction firms are now confronting a new frontier of threats emanating from the digital realm. From data breaches compromising sensitive project information to sophisticated ransomware attacks disrupting operations, the industry finds itself at the intersection of technological innovation and cybersecurity vulnerability.

Joy Buolamwini is not just a computer scientist; she's a visionary, an artist, and a “poet of code” working to advance justice in the digital age. As the capabilities of and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence advance at a breakneck pace, her work delves deep into the murky depths of algorithmic bias, exposing the hidden prejudices that exist within artificial intelligence systems and advocating for fair and equitable technology. Her experiences as a Black woman in computer science have deeply influenced her work on bias and discrimination in artificial intelligence systems. 

Developing a robust cybersecurity strategy for your business is crucial in today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are ever-evolving and becoming more sophisticated.

More than one-third of adults have used a dating site or mobile application, and it now ranks as the preferred method where people look to find dates. According to a recent Pew Research study, 20% of adults aged 18 to 29 years reported meeting their current partner online. However, individuals aged 43 to 58 have historically found the most success with online dating, with 72% stating that meeting on a dating app led to a romantic relationship. 

Fire safety has always been one of the paramount concerns for individuals, businesses, and communities. Every year, fires result in devastating losses of life and property worldwide. According to NFPA research,  local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the United States in 2022. These fires caused 3,790 civilian fire deaths and 13,250 reported civilian fire injuries. The property damage caused by these fires was estimated at $18 billion. Fortunately, with the advent of technology, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), there has been a significant shift in how we approach fire prevention, detection, and mitigation. By integrating IoT technology into fire safety systems, we are ushering in a new era of proactive and efficient fire management.