Susan Fourtané

Science & Technology Journalist, Startup Media Consultant, Storyteller, Writer of other things. Writing, reporting, and interviewing industry leaders since 2006 usually on topics related to AI, Ethics of AI, Robotics, Automation, VR/AR, IoT, Supply Chain, Logistics, Analytics, Big Data, Cloud, Telecoms, Future Trends, Futurism, The Future of Multi-planetary Life the Arts ... 
Travelling around Europe reporting on the latest technology events.
Usually bouncing between Helsinki (FI), London (UK), Brighton (UK), Nice (FR), and the Greek Islands. Location Independent. 


Professional Affiliations: 


Finnish Journalists Association

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Journalism.co.uk

Internet Press Guild (IPG)

IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Association of British Science Writers (ABSW)

International Science Writers Association (ISWA)

Society of Authors (SoA) 

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Interested in, and writing about the following: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality, Biotechnology, Blockchain, Cleantech, Consumer Electronics, Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity, Education, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Health tech, Industrial Internet & IoT, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), Manufacturing tech & Materials, Med tech & Pharma, Mobile, On-demand Services, Retail tech, Robotics, Space Technology, Supply Chain, Electronics Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport & Automotive, Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, Aerospace tech, Smart Cities, Travel, Virtual Reality, Wearable Technology. 

Find below just a few samples of articles I have written on those topics. 

If you wish to commission an article, blog, or whitepaper please use the contact form you can find from the drop down menu on the right. Thanks. -Susan 

Fierce Education •

Blended Learning is a Core Component of Education 3.0

Blended learning has been around since the early 2000s but with the current shift in higher education from 2.0 to 3.0, though, it has become more important than ever. Core to this is the development and implementation of new forms of education technology or EdTech, significantly transformed the way students learn. Thanks to its interactive and challenging characteristics, blended learning is remarkable for promoting Metacognitive ability. When it is done correctly, blended learning has the abil
Navigate the Future •

Virtual Human Modeling Spotlight: From 3D-Modeling to 3D-Bioprinting

3D-bioprinting, a state-of-the-art technology similar to 3D-printing, uses digital files as blueprints to create living tissues layer-by-layer. Bio-printers use cells and biomaterials to create organ-like structures which let living cells multiply. This rapid-prototyping can create living tissue, blood vessels, bone, skin, and whole organs such as the heart, making 3D-bioprinting a game changer in the future of medicine. Bioprinting has the potential of eradicating organ transplantation waiting
Fierce Education •

Classroom 3.0: Instructors Leveraging Augmented Reality, Holograms

Higher Education is experiencing more changes than ever before. This acceleration is part of the transformation of a university education for the 21st century, also called Classroom 3.0. The development from Classroom 2.0 to Classroom 3.0 adds the driving force of 3D and 3D technology into the classroom for colleges and universities. Many educators argue that 3D is the natural way of learning, and the way of learning in the years to come. Immersive technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), V
Technology Evolution •

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Suicide Attempt Risk

Artificial Intelligence’s deployment is once again helping healthcare by achieving a demonstrated utility within suicide prediction and clinical management of patients at high risk. It is impossible to know if those who committed suicide would have changed their mind. If something had predicted their suicide attempt, perhaps. Many, though, have survived the suicidal thoughts and the attempt. After receiving help, treatment, and being fully recovered, many have recognized that causing their dea
We Are All Mad Here •

Friend or Foe? Teens May Be More Likely to Be Bullied by Social-Climbing Friends

Bullying has affected children and teenagers for generations. However, it has only been recently that the long-term effects caused by bullying in mental health have been understood. There is plenty of evidence that shows how bullying can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts. High school students subjected to bullying and other common forms of harassment are more likely to report being seriously depressed. Unfortunately, most cases go unreported, resulting in even more serious consequences s
We Are All Mad Here •

A Strong Coffee before Exercising Increases Fat-burning

A strong coffee first thing early in the morning followed by a workout session or a half an hour run is a great way to kick-start the day. Drinking a strong coffee — which contains about 3 mg/kg of caffeine — half an hour before aerobic exercise significantly increases the rate of fat-burning. At least, this is what scientists from the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada (UGR) have shown in their study. In addition, the researchers have also found that if the exercise is perfo
Fierce Education •

Higher Education Institutions Need to Adopt Digital Citizenship Practices

Colleges are incorporating digital citizenship in their curricula as higher education accelerates the adoption of new technologies and strategies in the new blended learning world. Technology is changing higher education and the way students come to classrooms. The tools that faculty and students use make tasks such as creating or sharing documents, presentations, or video more streamlined. While this brings new opportunities, there can occur issues that are linked to not fully understand the
Technology Evolution •

The Future of Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals: The Best Prescription Is Automation

The process of automating dull activities to help humans spend their time working on more meaningful tasks to be more productive is taking over the world at the speed of light. The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries are rapidly embracing this change. In order to stay on top of the game, industry leaders must know how to maximize Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to expand their business. It is well known that the popularity of Robotic Process Automation solutions is growing rapidly across
Fierce Education •

How to Measure Student Attention During Remote Learning

The incorporation of remote learning in higher education has been accelerated since the outbreak of the global pandemic in 2020. Universities have been investing in acquiring equipment and upgrading their network infrastructure in order to keep up with the demand for high quality virtual education. But are students paying attention in virtual classrooms? If so, how can we know? This is a question that haunts many in academia. Researchers Jens Madsen and Lucas C. Parra from City College of New
Fierce Education •

Baldwin Wallace Builds Network Infrastructure to Support Remote Instruction

“The idea is to design a classroom where an instructor can see both worlds — the virtual class and the physical class.” That is how Greg Flanik, Chief Information Officer at Baldwin Wallace University (BW) in Berea, OH, summarizes how its 3,400 undergraduates and graduate students, in addition to hundreds of faculty and staff members, experience higher education in the post Covid-19 era. "I think it is important to remember that there is a significant difference between a course designed to be
Fierce Education •

How Colleges and Industry Are Teaming Up to Tackle Tech Job Pipeline - Part 2

Higher education and industry are teaming up to tackle the challenges colleges are currently facing to fill the new technology jobs talent pipeline. By sharing with others what they are doing, universities and businesses can inspire others to do similar things, and to start similar programs to both re-skill current employees and help train new college graduates. "From the employer perspective, if there would be enough graduate students graduating every year with computer science degrees then we
Fierce Education •

Colleges are Facing Challenges to Fill the New Tech Jobs Talent Pipeline - Part 1

Higher education has been one of the most impacted and disrupted segments during the Covid-19 pandemic. More than ever, there is a need to activate the discussion in higher education on how the future workforce may look like going forward. In the 2030s, jobs are going to be rather different from the ones that exist today. Many of those future jobs do not yet exist. As exciting as it sounds, it also represents a great challenge. At the recent digital CES 2021, a panel discussion representing ac
Medium •

New Applications of Photonics for Artificial Intelligence and Neuromorphic Computing

The University of Exeter explores the future potential for computer systems by using photonics in place of conventional electronics. Photonics, the science of generating, controlling, and detecting light, is now playing a paramount role in the future of Artificial Intelligence and Neuromorphic Computing. Just in the same way that the 20th century depended on the electron to witness advances in electronics and electricity, the 21st century relies on the photon to propel many scientific breakthro
Medium •

Unique Planetary System Defies Theories of Planetary Formation

The theories of Planetary Formation will never be the same. ESA’s exoplanet mission, Cheops, revealed a unique planetary system in which five of its six exoplanets are locked in a rare rhythmic dance as they orbit their central star. The sizes and masses of the planets, however, don’t follow such an orderly pattern, challenging current theories of Planet Formation. Scientists rely on the discovery of increasing numbers of planetary systems to continue to improve the understanding of how planet
Medium •

Destination: Malta — Malta Digital Nomad Association Fosters the Growth of the Remote Work…

The year 2020 will be known in history as the year when the whole planet Earth’s inhabitants spent more time staying at home than any other year, fighting the pandemic caused by Covid-19. Almost a month into 2021, new vaccines developed in a fraction of the time it normally takes bring new hopes. Slowly, as the world starts to recover, promising fresh initiatives arise in the horizon almost as if they were coming out from a lethargic extended dream. As Malta fast approaches the announcement of
Medium •

The Future of Driving: Mercedes-Benz’s Smart MBUX Hyperscreen with Onboard AI

To get to the most important applications on the MBUX Hyperscreen, the user does not have to scroll through submenus or enter voice commands. This is why Mercedes-Benz calls the system a zero layer. The most important applications, such as navigation or telephone, are always offered situationally and contextually on the top level in the field of vision. More than 20 other functions — from the active massage programme to suggestions for the to-do list — are automatically displayed with the help

Autonomous Military Robots as Warfighters

For several years, the United States Army has been planning and developing its Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The Army expects this to be ready by 2028 as the first step in their doctrinal evolution. The Multi-Domain Operations describes how U.S. Army forces, as part of the Joint Force, will militarily compete, penetrate, disintegrate, and exploit their adversaries in the future. Social human behavior is extremely fluid and, at times, irrational. When designing autonomous agents that will perf

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Trends for 2021

In 2021, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging stronger in both the short-term and the long-term. Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a paramount impact on the future of virtually every industry and every human being on the planet. A few years ago, Artificial Intelligence was already established as the main driver of emerging technologies such as big data, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Moving forward into 2021 and beyond, Artificial Intelligence will con

The Internet of Senses: Digital Aroma

The consumer predictions about the Internet of Senses (IoS) are among the highlights in the ninth edition of the Ericsson ConsumerLab Hot Consumer Trends report throughout 2030. The report is based on data from an online survey of 46 million early technology adopters, and on Ericsson ConsumerLab's global consumer and industry research activities in 15 cities around the world. The research was conducted in collaboration with renowned industry organizations and world-leading universities. Accord

The Internet of Senses: Any Flavor You Want

How would you like to have the ability to share what you taste with your friends? By 2030, 38 percent of consumers anticipate that this will be possible. The consumer predictions about the Internet of Senses (IoS) are among the highlights in the ninth edition of the Ericsson ConsumerLab Hot Consumer Trends report. The report is based on data from an online survey of 46 million early technology adopters, and on Ericsson ConsumerLab's global consumer and industry research activities in 15 cities
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