We’re Going Live!
Hello/Hola!
We are one day away from hosting our next edition of UTM Horizons and we want YOU there because when you show up, your presence helps move us one step closer to achieving our vision of a tech ecosystem for all.
In order to connect communities in need to tech, Universal Tech Movement consistently creates spaces where stories, insights, and access come together. UTM Horizons is a key part of that. By highlighting the journeys of tech professionals, their real experiences help others see what’s possible, understand how to navigate the industry, and take their next step.
During tomorrow’s session featuring Demarkus Pruitt, VP of Network Operations and Support at Scale Computing, he’ll share how he built his career in tech, the challenges he faced, and the lessons that shaped his path into leadership.
This is a live, virtual event. At the scheduled time tomorrow, simply visit UTM’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube page. When the event begins, the live stream will appear right on the page—just click and join.
Showing up matters. When you attend events like UTM Horizons, it helps us expand our Movement—creating more visibility, more access, and ultimately a stronger, more inclusive tech ecosystem for all.
We hope you’ll be part of it. See you online!
-The Universal Tech Movement team
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Texas News —Researchers at Texas Tech have launched a pilot program using LiDAR technology to create real-time warning systems at rural intersections, aiming to significantly reduce pedestrian and driver accidents. By utilizing advanced sensors to monitor traffic and pedestrian movement without compromising privacy, this project demonstrates how targeted innovation can solve specific infrastructure challenges in underserved, high-speed rural environments.
FDA Grants Clearance for Avatar Medical Vision
U.S. Tech News — The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Avatar Medical Vision, a software platform that processes medical imaging data into interactive, glasses-free 3D visualizations for surgical planning. This advancement allows clinicians and patients to engage with complex anatomical data in a natural, shared environment, fostering better communication and informed decision-making in healthcare.
By making specialized medical diagnostics more accessible and easier to understand, this technology supports UTM’s workforce readiness goals by illustrating the need for a tech-literate medical workforce and demonstrating how innovation can bridge the knowledge gap between specialists and the communities they serve.
Semiconductor Investments Are Reshaping Four Regional Workforce Development Systems
Global Tech News —Tech company Nothing has launched an AI-powered dictation tool that supports over 100 languages, designed to make voice-to-text technology more universally accessible. This development highlights a broader trend in the tech industry to use AI to break down language barriers and enhance productivity for a wider, more diverse global user base.
Lowering language barriers through accessible AI tools empowers everyone to participate more fully in the digital economy, fostering a more tech-driven workforce for everyone.
