Using Qualitative Methods to Ground Culture in the Evaluation of Environmental Programs. Presented at the American Evaluation Association's Evaluation 2015 Conference. Credit:
- Cynthia Caron, Clark University and The Cloudburst Group
- Stephanie Fenner, The Cloudburst Group
Learn more: http://bit.ly/TCGcbfp
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
"Climate changes in Central Asia (agriculture activity impact)" presented by Andrej Savitski, at Regional Research Conference “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia”, April 8-9, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Lab #10 Chemical WeatheringPurposeIn this experiment, you TatianaMajor22
Lab #10: Chemical Weathering
Purpose
In this experiment, you will learn the importance, abundance and some of the reactions of calcium and other carbonates normally found in Earth’s crust. You will explore how different types of rocks react to some of the weathering agents such as water and acid.
Materials
· Vinegar
· Lemon juice
· Water
· Clear plastic cups
· Dropper or plastic pipette
· Pieces of white chalk
· Optional- different rock types (quartz or granite)
Introduction
The Earth is not homogeneous and is composed of different layers. Each layer has a different composition. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer that contains the crust and upper mantle. The lithosphere is composed of three equally important components, namely, inorganic (rocks and mineral), organic (soil and fossil fuel), and biological (flora and fauna). Our focus for this chapter and activity is on inorganic components.
Chemical Weathering
Rocks and mineral are all around us. Watch this video to understand the difference between rocks and minerals. Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Weathering wears away exposed surfaces over time. Chemical weathering occurs at a second stage of rock disintegration in which small pieces of rock produced by physical weathering are then further broken apart by chemical processes such acid reactions, hydrolysis and oxidation.
Acid rain is formed when certain pollutants dissolve in rain creating stronger acids. Learn more about acid rain here. Acid rain is one factor that can increase the rate of erosion, with effects that can be seen in just a few decades. Limestone and marble are composed calcium carbonate, the same material as chalk, and are commonly used for constructing buildings and statues. Rain that is too acidic will “eat away” at these structures very quickly.
Acids in rain such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) dissolves the calcium carbonate to make a moderately soluble form of calcium, CaSO4 (called gypsum), along with carbon dioxide and water. This is an acid-base neutralization.
This could also have positive impact: the regions where the bedrock or soil contain large amounts of limestone are less likely to have polluted water due to acid rain than areas with igneous bedrock. This is because the limestone (which is a base) is able to neutralize acid rain before it gets into the lakes and rivers. This means that damage due to acid rain depends on both the pH (amount of acid in a substance) of the rain and the type of soil/bedrock.
In this activity, you will explore the effect of acetic acid (found in vinegar) and lemon juice on chalk. You can also repeat this activity with other rocks (if available) and record your observations.
Procedure
Prepare three clear plastic cups and label them as water (W), vinegar (V), and lemon juice (L). Add about 20 ml of ea ...
Using Qualitative Methods to Ground Culture in the Evaluation of Environmental Programs. Presented at the American Evaluation Association's Evaluation 2015 Conference. Credit:
- Cynthia Caron, Clark University and The Cloudburst Group
- Stephanie Fenner, The Cloudburst Group
Learn more: http://bit.ly/TCGcbfp
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
"Climate changes in Central Asia (agriculture activity impact)" presented by Andrej Savitski, at Regional Research Conference “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia”, April 8-9, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Lab #10 Chemical WeatheringPurposeIn this experiment, you TatianaMajor22
Lab #10: Chemical Weathering
Purpose
In this experiment, you will learn the importance, abundance and some of the reactions of calcium and other carbonates normally found in Earth’s crust. You will explore how different types of rocks react to some of the weathering agents such as water and acid.
Materials
· Vinegar
· Lemon juice
· Water
· Clear plastic cups
· Dropper or plastic pipette
· Pieces of white chalk
· Optional- different rock types (quartz or granite)
Introduction
The Earth is not homogeneous and is composed of different layers. Each layer has a different composition. The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer that contains the crust and upper mantle. The lithosphere is composed of three equally important components, namely, inorganic (rocks and mineral), organic (soil and fossil fuel), and biological (flora and fauna). Our focus for this chapter and activity is on inorganic components.
Chemical Weathering
Rocks and mineral are all around us. Watch this video to understand the difference between rocks and minerals. Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Weathering wears away exposed surfaces over time. Chemical weathering occurs at a second stage of rock disintegration in which small pieces of rock produced by physical weathering are then further broken apart by chemical processes such acid reactions, hydrolysis and oxidation.
Acid rain is formed when certain pollutants dissolve in rain creating stronger acids. Learn more about acid rain here. Acid rain is one factor that can increase the rate of erosion, with effects that can be seen in just a few decades. Limestone and marble are composed calcium carbonate, the same material as chalk, and are commonly used for constructing buildings and statues. Rain that is too acidic will “eat away” at these structures very quickly.
Acids in rain such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4) dissolves the calcium carbonate to make a moderately soluble form of calcium, CaSO4 (called gypsum), along with carbon dioxide and water. This is an acid-base neutralization.
This could also have positive impact: the regions where the bedrock or soil contain large amounts of limestone are less likely to have polluted water due to acid rain than areas with igneous bedrock. This is because the limestone (which is a base) is able to neutralize acid rain before it gets into the lakes and rivers. This means that damage due to acid rain depends on both the pH (amount of acid in a substance) of the rain and the type of soil/bedrock.
In this activity, you will explore the effect of acetic acid (found in vinegar) and lemon juice on chalk. You can also repeat this activity with other rocks (if available) and record your observations.
Procedure
Prepare three clear plastic cups and label them as water (W), vinegar (V), and lemon juice (L). Add about 20 ml of ea ...
Comparing Stability and Sustainability in Agile SystemsRob Healy
Copy of the presentation given at XP2024 based on a research paper.
In this paper we explain wat overwork is and the physical and mental health risks associated with it.
We then explore how overwork relates to system stability and inventory.
Finally there is a call to action for Team Leads / Scrum Masters / Managers to measure and monitor excess work for individual teams.
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational CorporationsRoopaTemkar
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational Corporations
Strategic decision making within MNCs constrained or determined by the implementation of laws and codes of practice and by pressure from political actors. Managers in MNCs have to make choices that are shaped by gvmt. intervention and the local economy.
Public Speaking Tips to Help You Be A Strong Leader.pdfPinta Partners
In the realm of effective leadership, a multitude of skills come into play, but one stands out as both crucial and challenging: public speaking.
Public speaking transcends mere eloquence; it serves as the medium through which leaders articulate their vision, inspire action, and foster engagement. For leaders, refining public speaking skills is essential, elevating their ability to influence, persuade, and lead with resolute conviction. Here are some key tips to consider: https://joellandau.com/the-public-speaking-tips-to-help-you-be-a-stronger-leader/
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
Specific ServPoints should be tailored for restaurants in all food service segments. Your ServPoints should be the centerpiece of brand delivery training (guest service) and align with your brand position and marketing initiatives, especially in high-labor-cost conditions.
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Org Design is a core skill to be mastered by management for any successful org change.
Org Topologies™ in its essence is a two-dimensional space with 16 distinctive boxes - atomic organizational archetypes. That space helps you to plot your current operating model by positioning individuals, departments, and teams on the map. This will give a profound understanding of the performance of your value-creating organizational ecosystem.
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Integrity in leadership builds trust by ensuring consistency between words an...Ram V Chary
Integrity in leadership builds trust by ensuring consistency between words and actions, making leaders reliable and credible. It also ensures ethical decision-making, which fosters a positive organizational culture and promotes long-term success. #RamVChary
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New ethics review processes at the University of Bath. Presented at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity by Filipa Vance, Head of Research Governance and Compliance at the University of Bath. June 2024, Athens
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
4. The data you are
working with come
from the area
shown on this map.
Precipitation data was
Collected along the river
and into the lake basin
and averaged.
Water discharge data
was collected where the
Maumee River enters
the lake.
Water quality data was
collected at the river
mouth and in the
western basin of the
lake.
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5. The Maumee
River enters the
lake here:
Turn and Talk:
Why do you think one part of the
lake has green in it and the other
part does not? 5
6. The city of Toledo is at the mouth of the Maumee River.
Why might this matter?
The lighter blue color for this western part of the lake means that it is shallower. 6
7. What data will you work with?
• Precipitation and water quality data for every day from
2002-2014.
• You need to think about the relationship between severe
weather and water quality… but what counts as a severe
storm? How much rain has to fall for it to be “severe?”
• A common standard is one inch, or about 25 mm, in the
span of one day. Your data is in millimeters!
• These variables are reported by day. How else can you
group the data to look at it? What “chunks” of time can
you use? How can you group or organize the days?
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10. Breaking down the data
• What is the average for each variable, and then which days
are above and below average? Are there patterns?
• Which days have over 25 mm of precipitation, and are the
other variables higher then?
o What about days that come right after days with heavy precipitation?
• What happens if you look at data for entire months,
seasons, or years? Are there patterns there?
• What do you see if look at data by identifying the top 10% of
days with the most precipitation? Do you see patterns in the
other variables?
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11. In this screenshot, the Conditional Formatting tool is circled. You can use this to do a lot data
sorting and highlighting. You would first select the column you want to look at by clicking in the
box at the top of that column. In this example, you would be looking at Total Phosphorous. 11
13. To find the average for a column, or the sum, click on
the top box for a variable column. Then click on the
function symbol (circled above), and choose Average or
Sum. Then click, and scroll all the way down to the
bottom of the column. There you will see the average or
the sum.
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