… the world's first interactive whiteboard was developed in Alberta by SMART Technologies Inc. The SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive display that connects to a computer and digital projector, allowing the user to control an image directly from the display.
Possibilities
If you live on the Internet, love your mp3 player or have ever typed your homework instead of handwriting it, you’ve experienced how IT makes life more efficient. Because IT is everywhere and in almost every industry, there are limitless career options available. And a limitless need for individuals with diverse strengths, skills and interests.
Software
Working in software goes beyond just writing code. It’s about directing computers and other electronic equipment to perform the functions you want. Kind of like instructing a computer bit by bit and building up to a complex, reliable product.
As newer ideas and trends hit the market, various industries will have a greater need for creative individuals with strong technical skills. You can put your ideas in play as a Gaming Software Engineer and be a part of bringing the next generation of video games to life.
Demand for software-related careers is high and projected to increase, making your skills valuable in a variety of industries. You can become an expert in cyber security, and help protect people and companies by developing the latest in security software. Or aim for success as a Chief Information Officer (CIO), where you will be a top executive responsible for entire technical divisions of corporations or businesses.
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Hardware
Design and build all of the parts and pieces needed for advanced technological devices. Whether you’re constructing chips, circuit boards, tiny media players, mobile phones or medical equipment, you will create the next wave of high-tech products.
Computer Engineers design all the hardware for CAT scans, MRIs and even laser surgical tools. Make your contribution to modern medicine by furthering existing technologies and inventing new ones.
Love photography? The future is digital. As cameras get smaller, and image size and quality improve, you can be at the source of creating the latest in digital photography equipment.
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Support
Be the vital link between technology and people. Whether you work in systems, customer service, marketing or any other support areas, your expertise and ability to work with clients to devise the solutions they need will be in high demand.
If you enjoy traveling, meeting new people and getting results, consider becoming an IT Consultant. Working for yourself or for a company, you will provide strategic advice and even some implementation assistance in the field of your expertise.
You can show off your artsy side with interactive, user-friendly web designing and take it to the next level with mobile designs as the World Wide Web hits pocket-sized devices. Or work as an Animator and show off your savvy design work in 3D.
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Education and Research
Be at the cutting edge of Information Technology and all of its applications. IT is essential to furthering the fields of Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology and others. The research and resulting products, machinery and equipment are applied in many industries, including transportation, agriculture, medicine, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
If environmental activism is your passion, you can be a part of designing solutions for sustainability, including developing the hybrid cars of the future or alternate forms of power generation.
Want to help people live better, fuller lives? Biomedical Engineers create the computers used to analyze blood or the laser systems used in corrective eye surgery. You can also work on evolving artificial organs, prostheses and devices for automating insulin injections.
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Computer-Assisted
It’s almost impossible to find an industry untouched by Information Technology these days. From mining and construction to education and entertainment, government, health care, and pretty much any industry you can think of, requires IT experts.
Combine your analytical skills and interest in criminology by classifying and interpreting physical evidence. As a Forensic Laboratory Analyst specializing in Information Forensics you will examine various devices, particularly those with digital information such as computers, personal organizers and cell phones to help police find evidence and solve crimes.
Whether you love music, movies or both, a career as a Recording/Sound Engineer will let you use a variety of techniques and electronic equipment to record, manipulate and mix sounds. Artists, directors and producers will depend on you to compile the perfect audio or supply the finishing touches for musical recordings, commercials and television, film, theatre and radio productions.
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