Teens, Smartphones, and Drugs

The New York Times recently published an interesting article on teenagers and lower drug usage statistics:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/13/health/teenagers-drugs-smartphones.html?ref=business

While researchers aren't exactly sure why drug usage is going down among young adults, one possibility is that the use of smartphones and other technology might be lowering drug use.  More research is needed.  Nonetheless, the data looks promising.

Changing Careers and Reference USA & Panther Career Link presentation

Changing careers when you already have a career can be challenging.  All too often, your professional identity is based on your prior work so switching gears can be challenging.  This New York Times article delves into the issues and opportunities that mid-career workers face when making a new career move:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/28/business/retirement/in-the-middle-of-a-career-and-finding-a-new-one.html?src=me&_r=0


Speaking of careers, I wanted to mention the Reference USA & Panther Career link presentation on Tuesday, March 7:

When you're interviewing for a job or internship, having access to the right information is absolutely critical.  See how the business database Reference USA and SUNY Old Westbury's Panther Career Link can help open doors.  Curt Friehs, Business Librarian and Margaret King, Career Planning and Development can show you the ropes.  This workshop is open to all SUNY Old Westbury students, faculty, and staff.  Attendees are encouraged to bring questions relating to job interviews and finding work.

Where: SUNY Old Westbury Library rm. L-311

When: Tuesday, March 7 from 2:40-3:40 p.m.

For more information, please contact Curt Friehs, Business Librarian via email at FriehsC at oldwestbury.edu