I studied computer science but became a barista. I found happiness — even with a smaller paycheck.

Computer science graduate Nian Yang-yi took a barista job while his eyes recovered from an injury. Initially uninterested, ...

A day in the life of a freelance full-stack programmer

Before diving headlong into freelance software development, Tim Haak had experienced a variety of working environments, from ...
Harvard Business School

A Day in the Life: IT Business Analyst

What does an average day look like for an IT business analyst at HBS? The answer is: it depends! Ryan Conwell, manager of the IT Business Analysis team, explains that the role is dynamic, adapting to ...
University of California

Thrilling progress in brain-computer interfaces from UC labs

A man who hasn’t been able to move or speak for years imagines picking up a cup and filling it with water. In response to the man’s thoughts, a robotic arm mounted on his wheelchair glides forward, ...