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Mobile Phones in Schools: On the right track

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Until mobile phone manufacturers take their responsibility for limiting most egregious damage created by young people’s addiction to social media andintroduce some form of ‘airflight mode’ for schools, ideally accurately GPS mapped and enforceable, the onus will be on school management, teachers and parents to enforce a ban.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. and an M.S.

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These states and cities are the most competitive for students seeking an internship

University Business

Which industries are the most—and least—friendly for interns? Intern-hopefuls seeking a position in publishing/media, fashion, music and the performing arts, which all encapsulate the entertainment industry, will have the toughest go, seeing that they receive more than 33 applications per day. Electronic manufacturing – 8.17

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Material Impact: How Clark Nexsen Can Source and Use Materials with Lower Embodied Carbon Emissions

Clark Nesxen

Though emissions from transport are often a fraction of the emissions associated with manufacturing a product, shipping over needlessly long distances should be avoided when possible. The following are key findings about these high-impact materials pertaining to regional manufacturers. Concrete—a lost cause or an opportunity?

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5 High-Paying Careers in Biotechnology

CAPD

While last year might have been a bit on the rocky side for the biotechnology industry, many companies are starting to find their footing again in 2023. Product strategists also review customer feedback and find innovative ways to improve existing products, often working closely with Product Managers.

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Hold Fast to Dreams: Parting Words from Dr. Charlie Nelms

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I also considered joining my cousins who had left the rural south for jobs “Up North,” working in the automobile, steel, or other manufacturing industries, where little formal education was required, and where even a custodian could earn several times more than a seasonal farm worker, sharecropper, or subsistence farmer.

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Ospreys, Hangars, and PFAS: Implementing a Revolutionary, Environmentally Safe Fire Protection System for the U.S. Navy

Clark Nesxen

In the following, Clark Nexsen senior project manager Brian Snyder highlights how collaboration and adaptability facilitated the timely implementation of an innovative and compliant fire protection system. Aiming to eliminate PFAS from their current fire protection system, the U.S. Navy appeared first on Clark Nexsen.