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• AIIA urges govt to implement science strategy

  The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called on the federal government to take urgent action on implementing a science and technology strategy to drive innovation and growth.
  

• Never stop learning, CIOs advise new IT grads

  While the job market is healthy for IT pros, certain talents are more valuable than others, and it's wise to keep adding to your skills arsenal.

• STEM Talent Shortfall Frustrates Tech Recruiters

  Survey of scientific and technical talent recruiters from across Fortune 1000 companies reveals brisk competition for STEM-educated workers as demand outstrips supply.

• Top 20 colleges for computer science majors, based on earning potential

  Among computer science grads, alumni from University of California, Berkeley, led the pack with a median mid-career salary of $141,400, PayScale says.

• Computer science major ranks No. 8 for salary potential

  PayScale ranked 129 college majors based on earning potential. Engineering, math, science and technology fields dominated the rankings.

• CIOs Must Help Plug the Talent Gap

  CIOs have trouble filling technical positions because of deficiencies in America's schools. It's time to get involved, says Gary J. Beach, author of a just-released book on this topic.

• How to foster an IT youth movement

  These CIOs are engaging the next generation of IT workers with programs that energise, inspire and educate young students about the real world of IT.

• No Deal on H-1B Visas for STEM Workers Without Immigration Bill

  Leading Senate Democrat urges the Internet Association to focus its advocacy on the controversial issue of lower-skilled workers, declaring that the only path to greater numbers of foreign-born science, technology, engineering and math workers will come through a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

• Tech Leaders Applaud Immigration Bill's Focus on H-1B Visas, STEM Workers

  As momentum for immigration reform quickly builds in the new Congress, leading players in the tech sector rally behind first bill to drop for easing restrictions on access to highly skilled workers.