The Chinese Shanghai stock index is going high tech. Dr. Perryman tells us what it means.
One part of the education debate in the legislature involves making college more affordable. Dr. Perryman says it is critical to the state's long term technological future.
Advances in technology have reduced the cost to produce oil, contributing to the current high level of activity in truly amazing ways. Only three years ago, $70 per barrel almost shut down the industry; today, it accelerates an ongoing surge.
One of the most important metrics regarding the health of an economy is job creation and growth. All jobs are not created equal, however, and among the most desirable are those in technology industries. While technology industries only represent about 6% of private employment in Texas, they nonetheless have a high indirect impact on the economy.