Recent Articles
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Understanding new regulations for energy‑efficient buildings
Bambi Majumdar Facilities & GroundsEnergy efficiency is a journey, and we cannot take our foot off the gas pedal, lest we drive into major power wastage. The latest energy efficiency legislation — The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, H.R. 2126 — that has just been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives is a significant step forward.
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Behind the scenes: Preparation for a bus trip
Mark Hewitt Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMany of you are obviously aware of what goes on during a motorcoach trip, but have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? What goes on to make the trip flow so easily and what your driver does to make sure that there are no problems along the way?
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Progress made in patient privacy, but criminal attacks increasing
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationThe number of data breaches has declined slightly over the past year. But the state of patient privacy and data protection is not good, according to the Fourth Annual Benchmark Study on Patient Privacy and Data Security.
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What can pilots do to avoid vanishing?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWith all of the talk surrounding the vanishing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, many people are asking just how can a plane — in this day-and-age — simply vanish? Sure, it made sense when people believed in a Bermuda Triangle, but with today’s technology and instrumentation, what exactly are the factors and failures that go into an airplane vanishing? More importantly, what can pilots do to remain safe going forward?
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Designing for collaborative consumers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesCollaborative consumption poses some interesting challenges for designers, not the least of which is: Is it a viable business model? Traditionally, designers are hired to perform custom work. They are masters of consumption; they know which products are the best and how to get them.
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Backpacking is the latest modern travel trend
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBackpacking was often considered mainly for hiking and camping, but in many ways it is now slowly transforming into an independent and low-cost international travel option for individuals or a small group of people. And the travel industry is gearing up to capitalize on these emerging trends.
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What’s the right solution for ER overuse?
Trina McMillin Healthcare AdministrationIn nearly every emergency room across the country, there are patients waiting to be seen that do not require urgent care. This problem leads to overuse of the emergency department, contributing to ever-increasing healthcare costs. Here is a look at some of the problems and possible solutions surrounding this issue.
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Transferring ESL skills to the business world
Douglas Magrath EducationStudents need to transfer their ESL skills to their academic subjects or careers. A study done at Arizona State University indicates that this may not always occur. In other words, it appears that being involved as a student in an L2 classroom does not automatically lead to motivation to transfer L2 beyond that classroom.
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How to stand out in your next meeting
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityI've been thinking a lot about communication lately. Communication isn't just what we say. It’s how we say something — our tone of voice and our nonverbal queues, including facial expressions and body language. Sometimes our nonverbal cues can betray our intended message.
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Building behemoths: Supersize and megatall
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsWhat once seemed impossible is now not only possible, but also imminent. Around the world, building projects of enormous size and dizzying heights are transforming urban landscapes into the stuff of science fiction.