Q&A on 21st Century Skills – Ashok Trivedi

Founder and Chairman of iGate, Mr. Ashok Trivedi, spoke with BrainGain Magazine at One Globe Conference. As the founder of an organization spread across nations, Mr. Trivedi had valuable insight on what the global employers are looking for. He also spoke about the importance of human networks, and shared his thoughts on India's booming study abroad trend.

What it takes to study nanotechnology

Professor Ted Sargent is Vice President – International, at the University of Toronto, Canada, and a professor in the university's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Monday, March 27, 2017, he spoke about how he became interested in nanotechnology, how nano devices are created, and why engineering students should think like both engineers and entrepreneurs. Prof. Sargent also spoke about the role that students play in cutting-edge research, the value of a PhD in today's job market, and the academic, geographic and financial benefits of studying at the University of Toronto.

Interview with Silicon Valley marketing pioneer Satjiv Chahil

Silicon Valley consultant Satjiv Chahil started out with a B.Com degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1971. He got an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University. In his career of over 30 years, he has worked with companies such as Apple, HP, IBM, Palm, and Xerox, driving initiatives at the cutting edge of entertainment technology. On November 24, 2016, he chatted with BrainGain Magazine about his studies and work, and shared some advice for young people interested in studying abroad.

'Creative destruction fits well with the spirit and nature of our work'

Engineer, economist and business studies professor Ajay Agrawal explains how the University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab helps campus innovators commercialize research breakthroughs.

5 top technical skills that will make your CV stand out

With the increasing level of competition in jobs, just brandishing an undergraduate degree doesn’t ensure that your CV makes the cut. What better to bring to the table than technical skills? We give you 5 that are in great demand.

How will technology impact student learning

Mr. Siddharth Maheshwari, Director of Amity Future Academy talks about the goals and benefits of technology in education.

12 questions with Silicon Valley marketing visionary Satjiv Chahil

A champion of game-changing innovations, he talks about his journey from Punjab University to influential C-level roles at Sony, Hewlett Packard, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Swarovski. He is the digital pioneer who founded Apple’s New Media Division 25 years ago.

A simple guide to higher education in France

What is the difference between a Lycee and a Grande Ecole? Are all degrees taught only in French? Which subjects are popular among international students? Here is your simple guide to French higher education.

Columbia University's Tech Evangelist Sree Sreenivasan on the future of it all

Technology has changed the face of education. So where does Columbia University’s first-ever appointed Chief Digital Officer, Sree Sreenivasan, see the role of online technology in the future of higher education? He chatted with braingainmag.com about this and what tech-tools undergraduate applicants should be utilizing to maximize their educational growth.

One Summer Can Change Your Future

Christina Quartararo from St. John’s University (New York), and Poonam Venkatesh (Arizona State University), talk about why doing a summer program is a great idea for high school students. Summer programs are quick, easy and effective ways of experiencing college life before you make the big decision of where and what to study after school.