10 innovations that could change the world (Hillary Schaub, Brookings)

Since 2001, the MIT Technology Review has released their list of the 10 most important technological innovations that emerged each year. The editors selected each item based on its potential to change the world. Previous years lists included agricultural drones, ultraprivate smartphones, brain mapping, neuromorphic chips, wireless sensor networks, grid computing, additive manufacturing, smart watches, and mobile 3-D. The 2016 list is just as exciting.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2016/04/21-mit-techreview-2016

Six ways to disable a drone (Hillary Schaub, Darrell M. West, Brookings)

Civilian drone activity has increased exponentially as drones become more easily accessible and affordable. With more drones in the sky every day, there have been some creative and sometimes dangerous attempts to disable drones. The reasons for disabling a drone can vary from boredom and curiosity to privacy and safety concerns. To be clear, the Center for Technology Innovation does not condone or promote the act of harming drones.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2016/03/16-six-ways-to-disable-a-drone-schaub

The most powerful women in technology 2015 (Hillary Schaub, Darrell M. West, Brookings)

For eleven years, Forbes has released an annual audit of the foremost heads of state, entrepreneurs and CEOS, celebrity role models, billionaire activists, and pioneer philanthropists, all ranked by money, media momentum, spheres of influence and impact. Of the 100 most powerful women in the world, there are many who have risen to prominence in the tech sector. In a sector that has gained a reputation for being unwelcoming to women, these leaders have continued to succeed and excel in their fields. The following women demonstrate that the tech sector is a major source of power.

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/techtank/posts/2015/10/21-forbes-powerful-women-in-tech-2015