Japan’s Nintendo Wii has a one-of-a-kind wireless controller. Gamers will be able to use the controller as a tennis racket, bowling ball, golf club, boxing gloves, and more. Instead of a complex series of button combinations to produce action, gamers simply tilt, swing, and point the controller. This [...]

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Model maker may not sound like an official profession but, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 11,000 model makers employed in May 2004. One of those professionals, Duane Martinez, creates models of everything from computers and gas pumps to MP3 players. When asked to describe [...]

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Can the placement of a bed affect the quality of sleep at night? Can the presence of a dividing wall change the perceived cleanliness of a bathroom? Can a mirror in a five-by-six-foot room create more space? All of this and more can be accomplished not with the Eastern [...]

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The number of inmates in the nation’s jails and prisons is skyrocketing, according to a report in the New York Times. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reported 1. million state and federal inmates in 2001, up from 488,000 in 1985. The cost of convicting and incarcerating offenders reached an [...]

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Two out of four employers in the fashion industry look for workers with credentials such as a bachelor’s degree in fashion design or a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job competition is expected to be high given the relatively few new positions that [...]

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Enrollment in computer programming schools has dropped in recent years, partly in fear of labor outsourcing and partly in response to waning student interest in math and science. While the computer programming profession continues to hold its ground, competition for available jobs with average starting salaries of $52,500 to [...]

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With a background consisting of just a few college courses and a long history of playing with model cars as a teenager, Derek Sanders has landed a successful, fulfilling career as a model maker. He was recently profiled in a popular career journal for his unique occupation. Designers consult Sanders with ideas sketched on [...]

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Each year over 400,000 associate’s degrees are awarded to U.S. students. As opposed to a bachelor’s degree, which requires an average of 120 college credits, an associate’s degree typically involves 60 credits or about 20 classes. Most programs can be completed in two years. Upon completion of an [...]

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Many talented individuals are attracted to the field of graphic design, but what does it take to be successful in today’s competitive market? Creative, open-minded, and self-directed are just a few descriptive terms of successful graphic designers. They also know how to express themselves through writing, speaking, and visual art. They [...]

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You may have noticed that computer programmers seemingly speak in a language all their own. Usually their discussions entail issues about a program they’re writing, which may be written in any one of scores of computer languages. So the discussion you hear is about the functions created by using one of those [...]

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In many colleges and universities, computer science as an academic discipline grew out of the electrical engineering program. As the computer industry matured and products grew more complex, computer science, in fact, became a science of its own. Nonetheless, the hardware side of computer science is still inextricably linked to electrical engineering. [...]

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One of the most important considerations to make when considering an education and career is salary. The salaries in Business Administration vary greatly since the field offers such diverse opportunities in many different industries. Hence, salaries are influenced by such factors as type of industry, department, and the education and experience of [...]

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Universities that have teaching hospitals are typically connected with nursing school and medical schools. The variety of other disciplines in the health care field do not require six years of study or a degree from a university. Online colleges as well as traditional colleges and universities have been the means through which medical technicians [...]

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The tools and practices for business administration have evolved substantially over the last generation. Consumer communications equipment was basically limited to telephone systems; satellite use was reserved to the military. Today, Boston University Metropolitan College offers two bachelor’s degrees in their management studies program: one in basic business administration and one in information technology. [...]

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Perhaps thirty years ago, a liberal arts bachelor’s degree was enough to draw consideration for at least an entry-level position in the business world. Fifteen years ago, the same level of graduate work was required to move up the ladder to any significant degree. Today, many undergraduates begin their freshman year thinking [...]

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