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Latin Tech Wire - May 29, 2008

May 29, 2008
 
Technology & Science News

Comcast Hijackers Say They Warned the Company First
After hacking into Comcast's domain management console at Network Solutions, teen hackers say they phoned Comcast's technical contact to tell him what they'd done. When the Comcast manager "scoffed at their claim" they redirected the site's traffic to servers under their control.


Stonehenge was a Place of Burial
Dating of cremated remains shows burials at the ancient site took place as early as 3000 B.C. and continued for at least 500 years, according to researchers. They estimate that up to 240 people were buried within Stonehenge.


Custom Breast Cancer Treatments Help Sufferers
Many new treatments target specific molecules on tumor cells, allowing doctors to tailor medication to an individual patient’s tumor profile. Breast cancer was the first solid-tumor type for which molecular-targeted therapy became available, and the success of the approach promises further dramatic advances.


Physicist Claims First Real Demonstration of Cold Fusion
On May 22, researchers at Osaka University presented a demonstration of cold fusion, a technology which could potentially provide a nearly unlimited source of power with almost zero waste.


Featured Multimedia

Robot Explorers
Whether it's exploring the moon's craters or the Chilean desert, robots are aiding in the research work that humans wouldn't ordinarily be able to do. CNET visits Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute to learn more about these roving robots.


 
Hispanic Scholarships
 

Math, Science & Engineering Scholarships from SHPE
Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Scholarship
Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) are eligible to apply for HSF and NASA’s scholarship.

 
LatPro News & Resources
 
Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Newell Rubbermaid
Mike Rickheim, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition for Newell Rubbermaid, shares his inside perspective on diversity recruiting at the Fortune 500 company and its future goals for Hispanic talent acquisition.


LatPro appears in USA Today
USA Today recently interviewed LatPro as an expert source on professional Hispanic employment for its article: Slow economy hits Hispanics hard.


Advice from LatPro's Career Experts
Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.
 
Upcoming Events
 
Atlanta Bilingual Professional Job Fair - NSHP
June 10, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Atlanta, GA
Join the National Society for Hispanic Professionals for this premier bilingual and diversity hiring event. Meet Atlanta area employers who are seeking candidates with language skills and/or multicultural backgrounds.


TECHEXPO Hiring Events
June 10, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
June 26, 2008 - Colorado Springs, CO
Job fairs for professionals of all technical skill sets (a current security clearance is required for these events).

Visit LatPro's calendar for more employment events, career fairs and conferences that are of interest to Hispanic professionals. Know of an event that should be listed? Submit an event here.
 
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