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Kimon Valavanis, PI, School of Engineering & Computer Science (co-investigators: Mathew Rutherford, Mohammad Mahoor, David Gao, Jun Jason Zhang, Yun Bo Yi) Integrated, Intelligent, Autonomous Unmanned Mobile Sensor Proposal: Through this proposal, we will develop one integrated, multi-functional instrument composed of two components: a prototype lightweight unmanned helicopter and a general-purpose landing platform that will…
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What is the Future of Manufacturing in America? Perspective from Brooks Brothers’ CEO
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Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum to be evicted
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum to be evicted Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum will no longer reside in the building that bears its name. The property owners recently informed the museum that the 1619 Jefferson St. building in Two Rivers, Wisconsin will close and must be vacated, perhaps as early as February 2013.…
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Dr. Manhattan of the day
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thepovertyoftheory: fornices: It’s true. I study Biology and end up doing Chemistry. I study Chemistry and end up doing Physics. It all comes down to Maths in the end. No honestly, I’ve been using concepts from my Further Maths A2 and Physics GCSE classes to help me understand concepts in Chemistry and Biology at degree…
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The End of Education As We Know It
The End of Education As We Know It futuresagency: Schocken believes that the traditional grading system is “degrading”—and he’d rather talk about a more positive approach to teaching that he calls “upgrading.” This means rejecting the traditional focus on correct answers. Instead, Schocken thinks we should encourage mistakes. November 09, 2012 at 03:35PM
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howiviewafrica: A Urine Powered Generator. An amazing accomplishment by four brilliant girls. The girls are are Duro-Aina Adebola (14), Akindele Abiola (14), Faleke Oluwatoyin (14) and Bello Eniola (15). 1 Liter of urine gives you 6 hours of electricity. The system works like this: Urine is put into an electrolytic cell, which separates out the…
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Dr. Manhattan, untitled work in progress
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What is interesting, is that the Frida Kahlo venerated by American feminists is a very different Frida Kahlo to the one people learn about in Mexico, in the Chicano community. In her country, she is recognized as an important artist and a key figure in revolutionary politics of early 20th century Mexico. Her communist affiliations…