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Ada and the Engine in the Blue Mountains

Higher Education Whisperer

Daniel AldrichOn Friday I attended a performance of Lauren Gundersons play "Ada and the Engine" (first performed in 2015 as "Ada and the Memory Engine"). This was by the Glenbrook Players, in the Blue Mountains behind Sydney. Normally I would write of a play in my other blog, Net Traveller.

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Meet Some of this Year's MacArthur Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marr, for one, is a civil and environmental engineer with a specific focus on air quality, airborne pathogens, atmospheric science, and public health. Among the fellows this year were lauded scholars, poets, musicians, scientists, mathematicians, and writers. I was raised with not much money. So I have never had a cushion, if you will.

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4 trends in STEM building design that deliver a competitive edge

University Business

Taking a multidisciplinary approach Combining engineering departments that were previously separated, such as computer science and mechanical engineering, allows for increased innovation with the culture shift towards multidisciplinary teams and better efficiency for the university with shared research support spaces.

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Top 5 Considerations for Effective Sidewalk Design

Clark Nesxen

New sidewalk design and existing sidewalk replacement provides municipalities the opportunity to address basic needs, such as ADA accessibility and safety concerns, while going beyond to create a walking experience that reinforces the local sense of community. To speak with Whitney, please call 703.822.4846 or email wduffy@clarknexsen.com.

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IEEE Life Member

Higher Education Whisperer

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sent me an IEEE Life Member certificate in the mail. With this comes free lifetime membership. At first I thought this a scam, as it is unexpected.

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Designing Successful Renovations for Federal Clients

Clark Nesxen

From updating building infrastructure systems to meeting both the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, it is essentially universal for renovation projects to run into challenges related to designing within the existing structure.