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How can we address racial disparities in science and medicine?
Dr. Chloe Poston Healthcare AdministrationSTEM — the acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering and math — is used by policymakers, universities and private foundations to allocate funding to support the sciences. If we consider medicine to fall under "science" in the STEM categories, then why aren't the racial disparities in medical school enrollment and completion a part of the regular STEM discussion?
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Why homeowners are investing in smart homes
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWith 101 jobs in hand to do every day, homeowners are rushing from pillar to post. In the midst of all this chaos, there pops up the worry about home security — not just from unwanted intrusions but also from slight mistakes of their own doing. It makes sense, therefore, to take advantage of the emerging technologies and invest in a smart home.
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BYOD: A growing trend in the classroom
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe concept of "bring your own device," or BYOD, started in the corporate sector about 10 years ago. Companies started noticing the trend of employees preferring to use their own laptops and phones for work purposes. Like all good ideas, it did not take long for the BYOD trend to move on and filter into other areas like education.
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Back to the future with Ford bioplastics
Don Rosato ManufacturingSustainability is a megatrend driving innovations in automotive plastics with bio-based plastics gaining increased acceptance in the automotive industry. The Ford Motor Company is at the forefront of this trend, touting numerous renewable products in its vehicles. In fact, Ford's interest in bioplastics goes all the way back to the company's early days.
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Latest research offers promise in detection of pancreatic cancer
Rosemary Sparacio Science & TechnologyPancreatic cancer causes more than 38,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, and is the fourth-most common cause of cancer deaths in the western world. Recently, however, two studies have identified biomarkers that show potential as a method for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
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Storm brewing? Cloud computing comes with certain risks
Victor Blake CommunicationsCloud services offer a great opportunity to selectively buy and use the services we need while leaving the details of operations and support to experts. But what will happen when consumers or businesses come to rely upon a cloud service that is later shut down?
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Solar energy electronic and plastic material advances
Don Rosato EngineeringMost solar cells are commonly designed to operate outdoors for 25-plus years. A variety of films and plastic coatings have been developed to allow more flexible and mobile power systems to be built. These barrier layers protect against oxygen and water and are highly resistant to damaging ultraviolet light.
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A growing problem: Stray current and light rail
Sasha Viasasha EngineeringAs U.S. cities expand rapidly, light rail transit (LRT) projects are beginning to develop all around the country. At the same time, the problem of stray current from LRT lines is becoming a serious concern as people and transit systems vie for control of valuable downtown real estate.
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Flying the box: The safety benefit of light helicopter simulators
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThere was a time when only those pilots flying medium or heavy helicopters in the military or the offshore energy sector enjoyed the benefit of simulator training or "flying the box." But when it came to light single or twin-engine helo pilots — including those flying EMS — you earned your training spurs in the cockpit. Not anymore.
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Exciting technological advances in oncology
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareThe incidence of cancer is increasing in the U.S., fueled by 10,000 baby boomers reaching 65 each day. With that realization, it is estimated that there could be an increase in cancer diagnoses, by 67 percent between 2010 and 2030. The result of these alarming numbers is that oncology has been pushed to the forefront in the healthcare field. Fortunately, the technology and research to detect and treat various kinds of cancers has increased as well. Some of this technology is still in the early, yet promising stages.
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