Throw away those old letter blocks, lego pieces, and crayons! The world is being digitized at an incredible pace, and the White House may soon be getting in on the action. By funding a research center devoted to the use of technology in education, the White House is ensuring that the need for educational tools is perhaps greater than ever.

When solving the problems of waste, it’s beneficial to start with oneself! A bright mind without high-minded goals or a higher education can be a waste indeed. Speaking of waste, it may come as a shock that perhaps the most effective way to improve the quality of life in developing nations is by providing effective human waste solutions.

Robotic engineering has become an increasingly popular and profitable subject. Movies like I, Robot, Surrogates and Wall-E (sure, he looked cute and innocent) has us thinking about our future. Rather, our nonexistent future when robots take over the world!

There has been a cry for student’s to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) recently and slowly but surely this degree has become in demand. But, when you think about getting a master’s you’re usually not thinking about science degrees. About a decade ago only a limited number of universities offered a professional science master’s degree.

Many industries are becoming increasingly reliant on machines to increase their productivity, which could increase job prospects for mechanical engineers who have earned masters or doctoral degrees.

To help exceptional students prepare for this fast-growing sector, several campus-based and online schools are increasing their offerings in particular sections of engineering, such as robotics.

Individuals who hope to earn a college degree may find it difficult to leave their home and family. Now the state of Virginia is looking to remedy this situation for those interested in engineering degrees.

Several engineering degrees are believed to help graduates secure some of the highest-paid positions among those with a bachelor’s degree, despite the economic downturn.