Data Solutions & Technology CEO Presents at Technology Conference

June 6, 2011

(LANHAM, Md.) –   President and CEO Deborah Scott Thomas will present about Social Networking Technology at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. on June 26-29, 2011. Scott Thomas is co-presenting with Alvin Hartley, President of HBCULINKUP.COM, and Lauren-Nikai Harry, a student at Howard University and the General Sales Manager of the University’s radio station.  They will present a session for secondary educators who are interested in learning about Historically Black Colleges and Universities and how these institutions use technology, including social networking, to recruit, support, and enroll students.

ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology. With its affiliate network, ISTE represents more than 100,000 education leaders and emerging leaders globally. Its members include: more than 20,000 individual members; 80 affiliate organizations; 89 individual member countries; 6 affiliate regions worldwide; and 65 corporations worldwide. ISTE membership is a powerful and meaningful way for educators to connect with peers, to gather in a variety of forums to share the challenges and excitement of teaching, and to be part of a community that leads the transformation of education.

“Data Solutions & Technology Incorporated is a global company whose employees provide management, logistics, information technology, aviation operations, and scientific and technical support services to government and commercial customers worldwide,” stated CEO Scott Thomas.  “I am pleased to contribute to the ITSE Conference by sharing my technology experiences and hope it will be of great interest to participants.”

Each year nearly 20,000 enthusiastic education technology professionals and corporate representatives from 60 countries unite for five days of professional learning and collaboration at ISTE's annual conference and exposition. The conference program is selected from more than 2,000 peer reviewed submissions and is comprised of 700 immersive, interactive sessions, 145 special topic workshops, three inspiring keynotes, and numerous informal networking lounges and cafés.

The 32nd annual ISTE conference and exposition this month at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia also hosts 500 global education tech companies and organizations who demo their newest and best technologies dedicated to improving learning and teaching, and to help unlock students' potential.  For more information about ITSE visit the website at www.iste.org.

About ISTE

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE ®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through the innovative and effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home to ISTE’s annual conference and exposition and the widely-adopted NETS, ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. Visit the website at www.iste.org.

About DST Incorporated

Founded in 1994, Data Solutions & Technology Incorporated is ISO 9001:2008 certified, has a top secret facility clearance, and is woman and veteran-owned. The company has over 200 CONUS and OCONUS employees. Its president and CEO, Deborah Scott Thomas, graduated from an HBCU, Alabama State University and received her United States Air Force commission as a second lieutenant from ASU’s Detachment 019. She retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force Reserve, having served her country for three decades.  She has worked for Fortune 100 companies as well as small businesses. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, the most recent being named one of The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women in 2011; receiving the Legacy of Leadership Award from Spelman College; receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Center for HBCU Media Advocacy, Inc.; receiving the Distinguished Hornet Entrepreneurial Award from the ASU National Alumni Association’s Philadelphia Chapter; and receiving the first Silhouette of Service Award from ASU’s College of Business Administration. For more information visit the website at www.dstincorporated.com.

About HBCULINKUP.COM

HBCULINKUP.COM is a National Educational and Informational Social Networking website. The site offers inner city junior high, high school and college students the opportunity to upload their academic and athletic profile. Students, parents, and school counselors can interact with several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) through this portal. HBCULINKUP.COM serves as a vehicle for students to discover educational opportunities outside of their own community. The site is responsible for providing ongoing informational resources to thousands of students choosing and being accepted to attend HBCU’s. HBCULINKUP.COM aims to reduce the educational and informational gap between communities across the country about HBCUs. These objectives will be conducted through Bus Tours, Social Networking and Promotional Events.

Contact
Tammi L. Thomas
Vice President for Strategic Management
tthomas@dstincorporated.com
301-583-3500

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