Brian O'Rourke

Virtual Conference to Discuss Ins and Outs of Remote Proctoring

With in-person gatherings discouraged for public health reasons, testing and assessment services have been forced to turn to alternative means for guaranteeing the authenticity of test-takers. Remote proctoring technologies are an increasingly important method for enabling reach and ensuring security. Given the demand for information about remote proctoring, OpenEyes is sponsoring a virtual conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities it presents. RemoteContinue reading “Virtual Conference to Discuss Ins and Outs of Remote Proctoring”

The Technology of Contact Tracing

While states are hoping to open up their economies, medical experts have pointed to contact tracing as a method for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when lockdown measures are lifted. This strategy seeks to locate those who have tested positive for the virus and retrace their movements in order to find out who they mayContinue reading “The Technology of Contact Tracing”

Small Businesses in the Quarantine Economy

The spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of people around the world, but it has been particularly devastating for small business owners and workers. According to the National Small Business Association, the number of small business owners who are no longer confident in their business’s financial futureContinue reading “Small Businesses in the Quarantine Economy”

What Happened in Iowa?

The Iowa Caucus has historically been one of the most crucial steps in selecting the next president of the United States. Iowa has been the first state to vote for a Democratic nominee since 1972, and yet the 2020 caucus was a disaster. The app used to report the results from each precinct crashed, causingContinue reading “What Happened in Iowa?”