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Susan Fourtané
Writing, reporting, and interviewing industry leaders, researchers, and others to advance the knowledge of science, technology, and what the future will bring.
If a machine can think, it might think more intelligently than we do, and then where should we be?
Science & Technology Journalist / Writer
Susan Fourtané is a freelance Science & Technology Journalist and writer of speculative fiction with nearly two decades of experience covering the technologies shaping our future.
Focus: Writing, reporting, and interviewing industry leaders, researchers, and others to advance the knowledge of science, technology, and what the future will bring.
Since 2006, Susan has written for international technology, science, and business publications, covering everything from artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation to photonics, sensors, IoT, space exploration, healthtech, edtech, immersive technologies (VR, AR, XR, holograms), autonomous vehicles, with attention to the social and ethical implications of emerging technology.
Her recent work has increasingly focused on photonics, sensors, and deep technology, exploring how light-based technologies are transforming computing, communications, imaging, healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, and other industries. She has contributed to publications including EETimes, InformationWeek, EngineeringBusinessNetwork (EBN), Enterprise Efficiency, Interesting Engineering, Light Reading, European Research Media Centre (youris.com), Fierce Education, Europa Science (Laser Systems Europe, Imaging & Machine Vision Europe, Electro Optics), Dassault Systèmes Blog, and OnlySky among others.
Alongside technology and science journalism, Susan writes about the future of society, education, work, and human life, with a particular interest in futurism and the ways technological change affects how we live, learn, work, and interact with the world around us.
She is also the author and editor of independent publications on Substack exploring futurism, future science and technology, including Future Tech Insider, Future Science Insider, and Finland Explained.
A former educator with a background in international business and communication, Susan brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her writing. She is particularly interested in making complex technological developments understandable without losing sight of the bigger picture: What does this technology mean for people, society, and the future?
A long-time traveller and former digital nomad, she also writes about travel, culture, history, and the curious details of everyday life. Her interests extend beyond non-fiction to short fiction and flash fiction.
Susan is a member of the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW), World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), International Science Writers Association (ISWA), Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
In short, Susan is all about: Science. Technology. The future. And the human stories connecting them.
Professional Affiliations:
Association of British Science Writers (ABSW)
World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ)
Journalist Network
Journalism.co.uk
Internet Press Guild (IPG)
IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
International Science Writers Association (ISWA)
Society of Authors (SoA)
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Articles
Holographic Healthcare Training Now Available for Med Schools
Holograms, the representation of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface, were invented by Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist Dennis Gabor in 1947 while working on an electron microscope. However, optical holography did not advance until the invention of the laser in 1960. Gabor received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 “for his invention and development of the holographic method.”
Since then, holographic technology has evolved and today is used across several industries, including education.
Since then, holographic technology has evolved and today is used across several industries, including education.
How Universities Are Enhancing Veterinary Education Utilizing VR
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Feature: Micromachining systems adapt to market demands | Laser Systems Europe
When physicists Charles Townes, Alexander Prokhorov, and Nikolai Basov received the Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of the laser in 1964, they opened a new world of possibility.
Over 60 years since its initial development, the flexibility and precision of the laser has led to it becoming established across industry for processing a wide range of materials in countless applications.
Micromachining, in particular, is one such application where the full might of the laser is being brough
Over 60 years since its initial development, the flexibility and precision of the laser has led to it becoming established across industry for processing a wide range of materials in countless applications.
Micromachining, in particular, is one such application where the full might of the laser is being brough
Skills and Credentials Critical to Advancing Career Readiness
South Carolina’s Denmark Technical College is partnering with YouScience to provide students with industry-recognized certification and skills.
How to Incorporate Skills-Based Training into Your Curriculum
In order to justify the value of higher education today, transformational change is paramount.
The Role Higher Education Plays in The Future of Work
New graduates are realizing traditional thinking skills such as analyzing, reasoning, comprehending, application and evaluation are not enough.
Green Skills: Preparing Learners for the Green Economy
How well prepared new graduates will be to face the green economy relies on universities’ approach.
Urban Serving Universities are Changing for 21st Century Skills
Universities are partnering with local employers or community-based organizations to provide students with 21st century skills.
Faculty Needs to Be Drivers of Institutional Change
Higher education needs to continue to innovate and embrace hybrid learning to empower their faculty to be drivers of transformation.
21st Century Skills: Preparing Students for Future Workforce Needs
Twenty-first century skills are critical to produce graduates who succeed in their careers.
IoT is Key Component for a Sustainable Smart Education
Colleges and universities need to offer a smart and sustainable education based on quality and equity.
How College Contributes to Workforce Success
Workforce preparation relies on liberal education, according to many hiring managers across multiple industries
Graduate School Recruitment: How to Boost Enrollment
Colleges and universities must demonstrate the marketplace value of their content and credentials to attract ROI-minded prospective students.
Ensuring Fair Assessment Critical in Blended Learning Environment
With blended learning becoming more integrated into higher education curriculum, colleges and universities have embraced technology tools to ensure to maintain fair assessment processes.
Assessing College and University Students in Blended Learning Environments
In today’s blended learning environment, colleges and universities are constantly challenged to find a balanced and effective way of improving the assessment process while improving academic integrity.
Cloud Computing: Making Student Recruiting and Admission More Efficient
Cloud computing improves online teaching and makes higher education students' learning process more efficient. In addition, it aids new recruiting and admissions tactics, emphasizing student engagement.
Kansas Health Science Center to Open New College Packed with Latest Technology
Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KSC-KansasCOM) will open its inaugural class in August 2022 incorporating state-of-the-art technology.
Metaverse: The University Becomes the Metaversity
The higher education Metaverse is about creating immersive learning experiences. Soon, students will be attending the Metaversity.
Virtual Labs: Transforming the Hybrid Future in Higher Education
Higher education leadership and academia are incorporating more cloud-based virtual lab options with real-time guidance and feedback.
Amazon Web Services Partners with the Tennessee Board of Regents
By 2030, jobs are going to be rather different from today’s. Many of those jobs do not exist yet. This represents a challenge for higher education institutions which much join forces with industries to fill the future talent pipeline.
Future of Higher Education: Chatbots for Improved Student Retention
Higher education administrators can now look at chatbot technology as a tool they can use when planning strategies and initiatives geared toward student retention.
European Universities Offer Free Scholarships to Ukrainian Students
In the European Union, universities are coming together to help with academic, financial, and other support for Ukrainian students.
U.S. Universities Exit Academic Partnerships with Russia over Ukraine War
Following Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) decision to end over a decade-long academic partnership with Russia, several colleges and universities have recently announced plans to cut ties with the country over military actions in Ukraine, with more expected to follow suit.
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