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Colleen O'Hara

Colleen O'Hara is a freelance writer based in Arlington, Va.
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IT dashboards: Picture perfect?

Dashboards can nudge agencies toward better program management — but they can't do it alone.

  • By Colleen O'Hara
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Becky Nolan: Making her mark on the IT community

Becky Nolan talks about her most important accomplishments and the lessons she’s learned during her decades-long career at AFCEA.

  • By Colleen O'Hara
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Science site sees training potential

Education and outreach have been the motivation behind SciLands.org, a virtual community in Second Life dedicated to science and technology, whose members include NASA and NOAA, among others.

  • By Colleen O'Hara
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Federal Consortium: Something for everyone

The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds is looking to address basic challenges with virtual world technology.

  • By Colleen O'Hara
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Virtual learning gets second wind from Second Life

Despite resistance, some agencies are finding fruitful uses for virtual worlds.

  • By Colleen O'Hara