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NASA Takes 3D Printing into Space

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satellite-3d-printingBy C. Tod Pingrey
Faculty Member, Space Studies at American Public University

The latest printing technology–3D printing–has gone out of this world. NASA will soon take printing to a whole new level. On Sept. 23, the first 3D printer arrived at the the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX’s unmanned Dragon capsule. .

3D printing is the process of building an object, layer by layer, out of many different types of material including metal, plastic, and composite material. There are high hopes that this new printing technology will expand the station’s manufacturing capabilities. Although having replacement parts sent to the ISS is costly and time consuming, this new capability is expected to decrease resupply efforts from Earth while cutting costs by creating the possibility of fixing station issues with just a switch of a button.

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How to Get the Most Out of a 5-Minute Break

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By Adrienne Erin
Contributor, Online Career Tips

Sure, you might not even be able to find the time to step out of the office for a 30-minute lunch, but even if you can afford to take five minutes here and there, it could very well make a world of difference for the productivity levels in your work day.

The Design of the Creative Multi-Year Local and State Budget

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By Dr. Pamela Scales
Professor of Public Administration, American Public University

Budgeting has been an imaginative adventure these days. Short term plans and solutions are no longer viable. This past recession has shown everyone in government that long term planning is a necessity. Even if your state did not experience the severe impact of the recession or has fully recovered from the recession you see the potential issues that can occur. It is only prudent to take heed to what has happened elsewhere and try to ensure it so that it does not happen to you.

Entrepreneurs in School? Why It's More Than a Business Degree

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By Dr. Cassandra Shaw
Program Director, Entrepreneurship, at American Public University

If you want to be an entrepreneur, rather than simply work in business then choosing a degree in entrepreneurship is the road to take. There are various types of entrepreneurship to consider, such as social, non-profit, international, small business, intrapreneur, vetrepreneur, inventrepreneur, serial, flexible, solopreneur, and techpreneur. The entrepreneurial world is wide- open and now is a great time to get started with your specialized degree.

When Should You Outsource Through Contracting?

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By Dr. Fereidoon Shahrokh
Faculty Member, Marketing and Economics at American Public University

The current state of the U.S. economy rests in part on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy of keeping its funds rate at near zero, which assures short-term interest rates remain low. Such an economic environment reduces the debt service burden of businesses significantly, which is the reason for especially robust business lending. Regardless of the state of the economy, outsourcing has become a strategic component of business and is expected to continue to grow.

A Business Primer on Big Data and Cybersecurity Litigation

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By Saundra McDavid, JD, MBA
Faculty Member, School of Business at American Public University

Recent trends in business intelligence have added yet another area of concern for the business practitioner–cybersecurity liability. It’s not only about whether a server will be hacked; it’s about the types and amounts of data that are being collected.

5 Tips to Create a Positive First Impression

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By Lisa Quast, Forbes.com
Special to Online Career Tips

Did you know it takes only three to five seconds for someone to form a first impression? And while you might wish that opinion were based on your intelligence or experience, most studies show that first impressions are shaped by what can be seen or heard in those initial few seconds. What impression are you creating?