The scholars spent the day brainstorming innovations with guidance from mentors and GE experts, bonding with alumni through fun games, and enjoying a cultural extravaganza where teams performed plays, dances, and songs culminating in a beautiful poem recited by Dr. Lavakare.
$ The document discusses prioritization strategies for industrial automation projects.
$ It outlines three main strategies: prioritizing projects with the highest return on investment, addressing the most critical issues first, or completing easier projects to build momentum.
$ The document recommends a hybrid approach that balances these factors to optimize resource allocation and project completion.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on consumer spending in the United States. The study found that:
1) Consumer spending declined significantly following the crisis as households faced job losses and falling home prices.
2) Those closest to retirement cut spending the most to compensate for investment losses in the stock market.
3) Younger households were able to maintain spending levels better than older households as they had time to recover financially.
1. An article discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events are expected to negatively affect crop yields.
2. Adaptation efforts will be needed to help agricultural systems adapt to the new climate conditions. Investments in climate-smart agriculture, more resilient varieties of crops, and infrastructure are recommended to help buffer against climate change impacts.
3. Failure to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help agricultural systems adapt could lead to widespread food insecurity and instability around the world in coming decades. International cooperation will be essential to addressing the threats from climate change.
1. The document provides guidance on da'wah (invitation to Islam) and advises da'ees (those who give da'wah) to properly evaluate themselves, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and not claim positions they have not earned like being called a scholar.
2. Da'ees are advised to get advice from knowledgeable scholars as the scholars are the inheritors of the Prophet. They should also be careful about what they say publicly as words online can take on a life of their own.
3. When correcting others, da'ees should avoid completely remonstrating people to prevent defensiveness, and instead guide them gently to the truth in a way that does not
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The document outlines recommendations for improving student performance in math, including devoting more class time to math instruction, ensuring teachers have adequate training, and using standardized testing to diagnose issues and target assistance. It also stresses the importance of parental involvement and establishing high expectations for all students. Overall, the recommendations aim to better prepare students for college and careers through a more rigorous and supportive approach to mathematics education.
1. The document discusses the history and impact of the National Climate Assessment (NCA) report published in 2000 and subsequent reports issued in 2009, 2014, and 2018.
2. It outlines how the reports have documented the impacts of climate change across different regions of the United States, including rising temperatures, increased heavy downpours, more severe wildfires and hurricanes.
3. The assessments have provided evidence that climate change poses a significant risk to Americans' physical, social, and economic well-being but some policymakers remain unconvinced of the urgency for action.
The document discusses strategies for improving student performance, including implementing tutoring programs, providing extra support for struggling students, and using data to identify areas where students need additional help or instructional changes. It also notes the benefits of after-school programs and one-on-one mentoring for helping students who are below grade level to catch up.
The document discusses a new approach to summarizing long documents in 3 sentences or less. It begins by outlining the need for concise summaries that capture the key points. Next, it describes the method, which involves identifying the topic, main themes, and conclusions using natural language processing techniques. The summary concludes by stating that this new method provides an efficient way to understand long texts at a high level.
$ The document discusses prioritization strategies for industrial automation projects.
$ It outlines three main strategies: prioritizing projects with the highest return on investment, addressing the most critical issues first, or completing easier projects to build momentum.
$ The document recommends a hybrid approach that balances these factors to optimize resource allocation and project completion.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on consumer spending in the United States. The study found that:
1) Consumer spending declined significantly following the crisis as households faced job losses and falling home prices.
2) Those closest to retirement cut spending the most to compensate for investment losses in the stock market.
3) Younger households were able to maintain spending levels better than older households as they had time to recover financially.
1. An article discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events are expected to negatively affect crop yields.
2. Adaptation efforts will be needed to help agricultural systems adapt to the new climate conditions. Investments in climate-smart agriculture, more resilient varieties of crops, and infrastructure are recommended to help buffer against climate change impacts.
3. Failure to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help agricultural systems adapt could lead to widespread food insecurity and instability around the world in coming decades. International cooperation will be essential to addressing the threats from climate change.
1. The document provides guidance on da'wah (invitation to Islam) and advises da'ees (those who give da'wah) to properly evaluate themselves, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and not claim positions they have not earned like being called a scholar.
2. Da'ees are advised to get advice from knowledgeable scholars as the scholars are the inheritors of the Prophet. They should also be careful about what they say publicly as words online can take on a life of their own.
3. When correcting others, da'ees should avoid completely remonstrating people to prevent defensiveness, and instead guide them gently to the truth in a way that does not
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The document outlines recommendations for improving student performance in math, including devoting more class time to math instruction, ensuring teachers have adequate training, and using standardized testing to diagnose issues and target assistance. It also stresses the importance of parental involvement and establishing high expectations for all students. Overall, the recommendations aim to better prepare students for college and careers through a more rigorous and supportive approach to mathematics education.
1. The document discusses the history and impact of the National Climate Assessment (NCA) report published in 2000 and subsequent reports issued in 2009, 2014, and 2018.
2. It outlines how the reports have documented the impacts of climate change across different regions of the United States, including rising temperatures, increased heavy downpours, more severe wildfires and hurricanes.
3. The assessments have provided evidence that climate change poses a significant risk to Americans' physical, social, and economic well-being but some policymakers remain unconvinced of the urgency for action.
The document discusses strategies for improving student performance, including implementing tutoring programs, providing extra support for struggling students, and using data to identify areas where students need additional help or instructional changes. It also notes the benefits of after-school programs and one-on-one mentoring for helping students who are below grade level to catch up.
The document discusses a new approach to summarizing long documents in 3 sentences or less. It begins by outlining the need for concise summaries that capture the key points. Next, it describes the method, which involves identifying the topic, main themes, and conclusions using natural language processing techniques. The summary concludes by stating that this new method provides an efficient way to understand long texts at a high level.
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The document discusses the results of a survey of 50 experts on international security. The survey asked experts to rate their level of concern about various global threats on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being extremely concerned. The highest rated threats were cyber attacks (average rating of 4.1), terrorist attacks (average of 3.9), and economic instability (average of 3.7). Lower rated threats included climate change (average of 3.2), interstate conflict (average of 3.1), and pandemic disease (average of 3.0). The document provides a table showing the average response for each threat.
The document discusses several key points:
1. It outlines 10 strategies for improving student engagement including using visual aids, relating content to students' lives, encouraging questions, and varying activities.
2. It emphasizes making content relevant to students and relating it to their interests and experiences outside of school.
3. The document stresses the importance of actively involving students by encouraging questions, discussions, and hands-on activities rather than passive lecturing.
1. The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain.
2. The study found that experienced meditators had increased thickness in parts of the brain associated with attention, interoceptive awareness, and sensory processing.
3. Regions involved in introspection, empathy, and compassion also showed increased thickness and density for experienced meditators compared to non-meditators.
The document discusses the challenges of remote work and provides recommendations. It states that remote work can increase productivity but challenges include communication issues and less social interaction. It recommends employers provide training on remote collaboration tools, schedule regular video calls to maintain social connections, and help remote employees maintain a separation between work and personal life.
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The document discusses strategies for improving customer service, including treating customers with respect, actively listening to understand their needs, and working to resolve issues quickly and satisfactorily. It also emphasizes the importance of training employees on policies and procedures to ensure consistent high-quality service. Overall, the goal is to build trust and loyalty with customers through positive interactions.
The document discusses preparing for an emergency situation by outlining steps to take such as gathering supplies, making an evacuation plan, and designating emergency meeting locations. It recommends being prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days and stresses practicing and maintaining emergency plans regularly. The summary emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to prepare for potential emergencies.
The owners of a home on Whidbey Island between Coupeville and Langley desired to build a pavilion-type structure with views of the water. Due to the narrow site along the bluff, it required a substantial architectural solution for screening along the west. The design is a simple cedar-clad box without openings, that has been "carved-out" to expose the sheltered interior to carefully framed views, while creating covered outdoor spaces at the entry and waterside porch. The southeast corner was "eroded" so that the two guest suites are afforded water views despite being set back from the water. From inside, the overall effect is one of total seclusion.
The document outlines the individual's professional experience in civil and structural engineering consulting work including design, site supervision, and report preparation. It also details their on-field work experience managing construction sites and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion. Finally, the summary mentions the individual's past teaching experience handling subjects like furniture technology and engineering drawing.
The document summarizes the key points of a meeting in 3 sentences:
The meeting discussed challenges in recruiting and retaining staff. Participants agreed more needs to be done to promote open communication and address issues affecting employee satisfaction and well-being. The group will continue to explore strategies to improve workplace culture and morale.
Basecamp International is considering expanding into Poland. A representative would visit post-secondary institutions twice yearly to recruit volunteers. Poland has many well-regarded universities and a large young adult population. While organizations like the Red Cross are competitors, Poland's strong internet and social media usage provides opportunities to connect with volunteers online. The recommendation is for Basecamp to focus recruitment efforts on universities to access financially able volunteers through personal interactions and digital channels.
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1. The document discusses Maxwell's equations which describe electromagnetism and the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.
2. It introduces Maxwell's four equations which unify electricity, magnetism, and optics. The equations show that changing electric fields generate magnetic fields and changing magnetic fields generate electric fields.
3. The document explores how Maxwell's equations led to the prediction of electromagnetic waves including radio waves, proving that light is an electromagnetic wave. This unified different phenomena and had profound implications in physics.
This document summarizes the key points of a meeting between representatives to discuss border security. The representatives agreed on the following:
1) Both sides want security at the border and acknowledged more needs to be done.
2) They discussed using new technology like sensors and surveillance to help secure the border in a more effective manner.
3) The representatives committed to continuing discussions to find common ground and workable solutions on border security.
1. The document discusses engine problems in vehicles and provides solutions.
2. It explains that engine problems can cause the engine to run poorly or not start, and provides tips to diagnose issues like checking fluid levels and inspecting parts.
3. Solutions include maintaining routine maintenance, repairing or replacing worn parts, and taking the vehicle to a mechanic if problems cannot be determined or fixed.
The document discusses the challenges of managing a large organization and making decisions that impact many stakeholders. It notes that leaders must balance different priorities and consider both short-term needs and long-term goals. Additionally, decisions are rarely perfect and will not please everyone. Overall, the key is for leaders to act with integrity, consider all perspectives, and do what they believe is best for the organization.
This document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation. In 3 sentences:
The study found that participants who engaged in an 8 week meditation program reported reduced stress levels and improved mood compared to a control group. Brain scans also showed increased activity in areas linked to learning, memory, emotion regulation and self-awareness in the meditation group. Meditation was determined to have mental and physical health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The document provides an overview of 4 residential real estate development projects in Brazil, listing the project name, location, number of units, percentage sold, projected sales value (PSV), and delivery date for each project. The projects range in size from 120 to 395 units, with percentage sold ranging from 87% to 100% as of December 2009, and PSVs ranging from R$16 million to R$130 million. Delivery dates for the projects span from December 2008 to September 2009.
This document summarizes the key points of a speech given by the Prime Minister to parliament. In 3 sentences:
The Prime Minister acknowledged the current economic challenges facing the country. They outlined several new policies and initiatives to boost job creation and economic growth. The Prime Minister called on all members of parliament to work together to implement these proposed changes and improve the lives of citizens.
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The Texas Distance Learning Association held their annual conference in Corpus Christi in Spring 2009. The conference featured sessions on using multimedia for education, online learning, and technology in education. Speakers discussed topics such as using multimedia to engage students, integrating technology into lessons, and online learning standards. The conference provided professional development for educators on distance, digital, and online learning.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change and provides recommendations to address it. It notes that climate change is causing more extreme weather events and natural disasters. Additionally, climate change poses severe threats to infrastructure, economies, and public health. The document recommends that countries work together globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transitioning to renewable energy and green technology. Nations must also prepare infrastructure to withstand greater climate risks and impacts.
The document discusses a project involving numbers 1 through 4. It mentions adding, multiplying, and dividing the numbers in some order. It also references results being equal to target numbers like 24 or 6. The relationships between the operations and numbers are not entirely clear from the brief descriptions.
The document discusses how the introduction of technology has impacted sports and fan perceptions in 3 main points:
1) The delivery of sports has increasingly moved to technology via streaming and broadcasts, impacting how fans view games.
2) This has allowed for a more personalized viewing experience for fans with options like multiple camera angles and replays.
3) There is a question about whether the introduction of technology to sports could affect a child's skill development, which will be the topic of next month's discussion. The response should be emailed to feedback@sportsactivated.com.
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The document discusses the results of a survey of 50 experts on international security. The survey asked experts to rate their level of concern about various global threats on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not concerned and 5 being extremely concerned. The highest rated threats were cyber attacks (average rating of 4.1), terrorist attacks (average of 3.9), and economic instability (average of 3.7). Lower rated threats included climate change (average of 3.2), interstate conflict (average of 3.1), and pandemic disease (average of 3.0). The document provides a table showing the average response for each threat.
The document discusses several key points:
1. It outlines 10 strategies for improving student engagement including using visual aids, relating content to students' lives, encouraging questions, and varying activities.
2. It emphasizes making content relevant to students and relating it to their interests and experiences outside of school.
3. The document stresses the importance of actively involving students by encouraging questions, discussions, and hands-on activities rather than passive lecturing.
1. The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation on the brain.
2. The study found that experienced meditators had increased thickness in parts of the brain associated with attention, interoceptive awareness, and sensory processing.
3. Regions involved in introspection, empathy, and compassion also showed increased thickness and density for experienced meditators compared to non-meditators.
The document discusses the challenges of remote work and provides recommendations. It states that remote work can increase productivity but challenges include communication issues and less social interaction. It recommends employers provide training on remote collaboration tools, schedule regular video calls to maintain social connections, and help remote employees maintain a separation between work and personal life.
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The document discusses strategies for improving customer service, including treating customers with respect, actively listening to understand their needs, and working to resolve issues quickly and satisfactorily. It also emphasizes the importance of training employees on policies and procedures to ensure consistent high-quality service. Overall, the goal is to build trust and loyalty with customers through positive interactions.
The document discusses preparing for an emergency situation by outlining steps to take such as gathering supplies, making an evacuation plan, and designating emergency meeting locations. It recommends being prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days and stresses practicing and maintaining emergency plans regularly. The summary emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to prepare for potential emergencies.
The owners of a home on Whidbey Island between Coupeville and Langley desired to build a pavilion-type structure with views of the water. Due to the narrow site along the bluff, it required a substantial architectural solution for screening along the west. The design is a simple cedar-clad box without openings, that has been "carved-out" to expose the sheltered interior to carefully framed views, while creating covered outdoor spaces at the entry and waterside porch. The southeast corner was "eroded" so that the two guest suites are afforded water views despite being set back from the water. From inside, the overall effect is one of total seclusion.
The document outlines the individual's professional experience in civil and structural engineering consulting work including design, site supervision, and report preparation. It also details their on-field work experience managing construction sites and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion. Finally, the summary mentions the individual's past teaching experience handling subjects like furniture technology and engineering drawing.
The document summarizes the key points of a meeting in 3 sentences:
The meeting discussed challenges in recruiting and retaining staff. Participants agreed more needs to be done to promote open communication and address issues affecting employee satisfaction and well-being. The group will continue to explore strategies to improve workplace culture and morale.
Basecamp International is considering expanding into Poland. A representative would visit post-secondary institutions twice yearly to recruit volunteers. Poland has many well-regarded universities and a large young adult population. While organizations like the Red Cross are competitors, Poland's strong internet and social media usage provides opportunities to connect with volunteers online. The recommendation is for Basecamp to focus recruitment efforts on universities to access financially able volunteers through personal interactions and digital channels.
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1. The document discusses Maxwell's equations which describe electromagnetism and the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.
2. It introduces Maxwell's four equations which unify electricity, magnetism, and optics. The equations show that changing electric fields generate magnetic fields and changing magnetic fields generate electric fields.
3. The document explores how Maxwell's equations led to the prediction of electromagnetic waves including radio waves, proving that light is an electromagnetic wave. This unified different phenomena and had profound implications in physics.
This document summarizes the key points of a meeting between representatives to discuss border security. The representatives agreed on the following:
1) Both sides want security at the border and acknowledged more needs to be done.
2) They discussed using new technology like sensors and surveillance to help secure the border in a more effective manner.
3) The representatives committed to continuing discussions to find common ground and workable solutions on border security.
1. The document discusses engine problems in vehicles and provides solutions.
2. It explains that engine problems can cause the engine to run poorly or not start, and provides tips to diagnose issues like checking fluid levels and inspecting parts.
3. Solutions include maintaining routine maintenance, repairing or replacing worn parts, and taking the vehicle to a mechanic if problems cannot be determined or fixed.
The document discusses the challenges of managing a large organization and making decisions that impact many stakeholders. It notes that leaders must balance different priorities and consider both short-term needs and long-term goals. Additionally, decisions are rarely perfect and will not please everyone. Overall, the key is for leaders to act with integrity, consider all perspectives, and do what they believe is best for the organization.
This document discusses the results of a study on the effects of meditation. In 3 sentences:
The study found that participants who engaged in an 8 week meditation program reported reduced stress levels and improved mood compared to a control group. Brain scans also showed increased activity in areas linked to learning, memory, emotion regulation and self-awareness in the meditation group. Meditation was determined to have mental and physical health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The document provides an overview of 4 residential real estate development projects in Brazil, listing the project name, location, number of units, percentage sold, projected sales value (PSV), and delivery date for each project. The projects range in size from 120 to 395 units, with percentage sold ranging from 87% to 100% as of December 2009, and PSVs ranging from R$16 million to R$130 million. Delivery dates for the projects span from December 2008 to September 2009.
This document summarizes the key points of a speech given by the Prime Minister to parliament. In 3 sentences:
The Prime Minister acknowledged the current economic challenges facing the country. They outlined several new policies and initiatives to boost job creation and economic growth. The Prime Minister called on all members of parliament to work together to implement these proposed changes and improve the lives of citizens.
A new distance education certificate program .pptRichard Smith
The Texas Distance Learning Association held their annual conference in Corpus Christi in Spring 2009. The conference featured sessions on using multimedia for education, online learning, and technology in education. Speakers discussed topics such as using multimedia to engage students, integrating technology into lessons, and online learning standards. The conference provided professional development for educators on distance, digital, and online learning.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change and provides recommendations to address it. It notes that climate change is causing more extreme weather events and natural disasters. Additionally, climate change poses severe threats to infrastructure, economies, and public health. The document recommends that countries work together globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transitioning to renewable energy and green technology. Nations must also prepare infrastructure to withstand greater climate risks and impacts.
The document discusses a project involving numbers 1 through 4. It mentions adding, multiplying, and dividing the numbers in some order. It also references results being equal to target numbers like 24 or 6. The relationships between the operations and numbers are not entirely clear from the brief descriptions.
The document discusses how the introduction of technology has impacted sports and fan perceptions in 3 main points:
1) The delivery of sports has increasingly moved to technology via streaming and broadcasts, impacting how fans view games.
2) This has allowed for a more personalized viewing experience for fans with options like multiple camera angles and replays.
3) There is a question about whether the introduction of technology to sports could affect a child's skill development, which will be the topic of next month's discussion. The response should be emailed to feedback@sportsactivated.com.
This document discusses the challenges faced by a small town's police department with only three officers. Due to budget constraints, the department cannot afford to hire additional officers. As a result, the three existing officers are overworked and do not have enough time for training or taking vacation. This puts a strain on the officers and could impact their work. The document calls for increasing the police department's budget to allow for hiring at least one more officer, in order to alleviate some of the pressure and allow the existing officers more flexibility with their time.
This document summarizes the availability of office space for lease on the third floor of a building located at 5 Howard Street. It includes four suites totaling 23,046 square feet that are available for lease. The space offers good access and features on the third floor.
This document lists various air pollutants and their chemical symbols. It provides the chemical name and symbol for several common air pollutants such as ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and others. The document also indicates the chemical symbol and name for heavy metals found in particulate matter such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg).
The document discusses the challenges faced by a small town located along a major highway as increased traffic brought noise, pollution and safety issues to residents. While some advocated for restrictions on commercial traffic to improve quality of life, others felt this would negatively impact local businesses. After much debate, the town implemented a bypass route around the town which reduced commercial traffic volumes through the center. This solution addressed residents' concerns while still allowing businesses to receive deliveries on the highway. Most agreed the bypass was a reasonable compromise that balanced the needs of residents and businesses.
The document discusses a study examining the relationship between job satisfaction and performance. It found that higher job satisfaction was associated with better performance for some jobs but not others. Satisfaction was more strongly linked to performance for jobs with more autonomy, variety, and identity. The relationship also depended on the type of performance measure used.
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1) The document announces an upcoming meeting of the IPMA-San Diego Chapter to take place on August 20, 2009.
2) It provides details on the location, time, agenda items to be covered, and guest speaker for the meeting.
3) Attendees are asked to RSVP by August 17, 2009 with their name, phone number, organization, and whether they are a member of SDIPMA.
The document discusses a meeting between two parties. Key points discussed include:
1) Concerns over a lack of progress in addressing important issues.
2) A need to take action and make tangible improvements.
3) Committing to work together constructively to find solutions.
1) The document outlines the results of a study that examined stress levels in 6 categories (family, health, work, finances, leisure, and relationships) across 10 life domains for a group of individuals.
2) Stress levels were measured on a 5-point scale, with 1 being low stress and 5 being high stress.
3) Overall, the highest average stress levels were reported for the categories of work, family, and finances, while the lowest average stress levels were reported for leisure activities and relationships.
The document discusses a meeting between two individuals to negotiate a business deal. It describes their initial positions on various issues being negotiated and notes some disagreement. As the discussion progresses, they are able to find some common ground and make concessions to reach an agreement. In the end, both sides are satisfied with the outcome of the negotiations.
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1) The document discusses the history and evolution of the concept of sustainability in urban planning. It traces the origins of sustainability from concerns over resource depletion and environmental degradation in the 1970s to a broader concept that balances social, economic, and environmental factors.
2) More recently, the idea of sustainability has been applied to urban areas and involves strategies like compact and transit-oriented development, mixed uses, and green building to create more livable, efficient and environmentally friendly cities.
3) While the goals of sustainable urban planning are widely embraced, challenges remain in balancing different priorities and measuring success, as well as changing infrastructure and behaviors to achieve more sustainable outcomes.
This document summarizes key points from a longer text. It discusses how a community came together to build a new community center after their previous one was destroyed by a storm. The summary highlights that residents volunteered their time and skills to construct the new building. It also notes that the community center will allow residents to gather and strengthen their community bonds. The summary is under 3 sentences.
The document discusses the challenges facing rural communities in the United States. It notes that rural areas have experienced population decline and lack access to healthcare and high-speed internet. The document calls for policymakers to provide greater support for rural infrastructure, healthcare services, and high-tech industries to help revitalize rural communities.
The document discusses common eye problems like farsightedness and recommends reciting Ayatul Kursi from the Quran to improve eyesight, as it contains many benefits. It also encourages donating $5 to support the services of IECRC and lists other health advantages of reciting parts of the Quran, such as reducing stress and anxiety.
The document summarizes the key points of a meeting between representatives to discuss rising food prices and global food security. The representatives discussed (1) the factors contributing to higher global food costs, including extreme weather, rising fuel prices, and increased demand; (2) the impact of high food prices on poverty and hunger rates; and (3) potential solutions and next steps, such as investing in agriculture, improving crop yields, and developing more robust global food reserves.
This document provides a 3-sentence summary of an Islamic studies textbook:
The textbook introduces Islamic creed/theology by discussing the importance of having sound beliefs and avoiding extremism in religion. It explains that Muslims must believe in God, angels, holy books, prophets, and the day of judgment. The book aims to help readers understand correct Islamic beliefs and avoid deviations from the teachings of the Quran and hadith.
10. WORKSHOP REPORT
Community Development Programme – Presentations
Lunch was followed by the Community Development Program summary wherein the team
managers presented the various community development activities of their team members. From
building storage facilities in the villages to donating books to the poor, the development programme
projects were unique. Scholars dwelled into several spheres of community development and really
broadened everybody’s conscience to back what we have taken. More importantly, the dedication
shown by every scholar is indeed commendable .The session left our never cells ticking. The evening was
free for socializing and networking. The scholars took the most out of this and went out for dinner.
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Day Two – GE Foundation Scholar Honors
(Article contributed by Hemant Saggar, IIT-Roorkee)
The real gruel started on Monday, Day 2 with everyone rubbing their eyes in morning to wake
up before 7 and scramble for precious bathroom space. Eventually all came down to the dining hall
beaming their best smiles, proudly flaunting the GEFS dark blue T-shirt and sat down to enjoy a
delectable breakfast. With the atmosphere charged with excitement and everyone looking forward to
visit the nucleus of innovation and activity, we boarded the bus to JFWTC, of course not before the
customary photo session with Dr. Lavakare.
The JFWTC was one big campus to say
the least. With magnificent buildings and
exquisitely crafted lawns, it looked a different
world altogether. After getting our security
passes we reached the conference room
where were greeted by Vipul and Monica our
campus guides and our Single Point Of
Contacts or SPOC’s( a unique word that we
cheerfully added to our vocabulary).
Everyone was delighted when the Managing Director of
JFWTC, Mr. Sanjay Correa came up to the podium and warmly
welcomed us. He congratulated all the scholars and went on to
underline the power of innovation that drives GE and the panorama
of activities going behind the beautiful veneer we all were seeing.
Through with his cogent talk, which held each of us to our seats,
Sanjay culminated the session by the much awaited prize distribution
ceremony when each one of us had our moment of glory that only
emboldened our resolve to work tirelessly for personal excellence and social benefit. All the scholars
were overwhelmed with receiving the certificates from Dr.Sanjay Correa at N.D.Satyakanth (MP Room-2,
Odyssey A-wing).We were well dressed in GE T-shirts and all set to pose for the group photo. The group
photo was taken at the steps outside Odyssey cafeteria.
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Insight to JFWTC – Site Tour
(article contributed by Garima Rana, IGIT- New Delhi)
One need not be perspicacious to realize the bloom and beauty of the John F Welch Technology
Centre. The charm is so becoming that one can easily mistake the location for sets of a Bollywood movie
or for a weekend picnic spot. But, the 545,000 square foot campus houses something more interesting
and intriguing than the shape and color of the Tabebuia trees spread across the campus – technology!
We, the scholars, were fortunate enough to have an inside look (although, it would be unfair to
call it just a look!) of the GE laboratories.
We were divided into two groups. Our SPOCs then led the way to the laboratories. First, was the
MPE laboratory. We were asked to wear safety glasses inside the labs; all of us enjoyed flaunting the
same, very much. My earliest remembrance of this lab is the Fe-C triple point diagrams which brought in
memories of the courses from year 2 of mechanical engineering. Here in MPE lab, the technocrats are
working towards establishing structure-property correlations that can be used when designing new
materials, while optimizing manufacturing processes and predicting key material behavior such as
fatigue, creep, corrosion and electronic performance for a variety of materials.
It was followed by the healthcare lab, where we were shown the various X-ray and CT scan
ranging from those costing $ 6000 (the cheapest!) to the more sophisticated ones costing around
$60000. During the candid conversation which followed demonstrations experts told us how GE is now
working towards tapping the potential of the market at grassroots and innovating towards more
affordable and economic healthcare solutions.
Next in line was the visit to fuel efficiency lab. The technocrats explained the techniques
involved as they try to optimize the gasification of coal to increase combustion efficiency in GE boilers.
The analysts determine the non-dimensional parameters on a scaled-down model, and then calculate
the exact values with the help of techniques such as model analysis.
Most interesting of all was the Green Lab, a research house for new and renewable technology.
The entire department is run on hybrid – primarily, solar and wind. The experts are working towards
how to make the technology more economically-viable and garner substantial returns on the
investment.
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Two hours of the visit, abound with immense exposure and knowledge gave all of us enough
inspiration to research further on the latest technological advancements. The best part was that we
were encouraged to interact with experts and discuss with them the nitty-gritty of the technologies
involved. The first hand information was a welcome change from the norm, where Google is the staple!
GE Mentors
After our introductory tour of JFWTC, the four teams were taken to the plush conference rooms
of the Odyssey wing, which is also called the green building and is the newest addition to the GE brood.
The rooms were all decked up with everything a team to get their thoughts into reality, put their brain
cells and motive one to innovate- we were all set up to create the revolution that would leave the world
awestruck. We were also given endless access to knowledge through the internet and mentors…. and an
endless supply of caffeine courtesy the pantries on every floor, which literary kept us going all the way.
The teams were introduced to their respective team mentors, and were given a briefing on how to go
about with the presentation, along with hints and nudges about how the process of innovation is
undertaken. The mentors were masters in their respective felids; they were truly intellectual, through
them the teams gained a lot not only in the sphere of technology but also about the social side.
We would take this opportunity to thank our mentors for chipping in and bringing a different
and a more mature dimension to the discussions, whatever the context maybe. The experience has been
‘one-of-its-kind’ and each one of us will truly cherish it. Meeting them and listening to their ideas truly
energised us to innovate!!
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Day Three – WORK and PLAY
BRAINSTORMING SESSION
Having spent most of the previous night preparing hard for cultural events that were to be
performed the next day, the teams woke up groggy-eyed on Day Three. On arriving at the JFWTC, the
teams headed towards Odyssey and gathered into their respective conference rooms to brainstorm and
work upon innovations that had to be presented to a panel of esteemed GE experts and judges the very
next day.
The concept of ‘teamwork’ came into picture. Every team wanted its idea to be unique,
technologically innovative and most importantly, implementable. The true test, we realized lay in
coming up with the most technologically innovative idea yet making it an attractive and commercially
viable business opportunity with strong value proposition. With guidance from the likes of Dr.
Abhinanda Sarkar, and the GE mentors, the teams slowly but surely made their way toward concrete
ideas.
Even in the midst of serious innovation, the teams had the cultural presentations at the back of their
minds – the anticipation of watching the other teams perform coupled with the anxiety of performing
our own parts well. It was a day that none of us would soon forget.
BONDING WITH ALUMNI
Soon we were asked to move to the hall where we were welcomed by our alumni. The GE
foundation scholars were put into different groups and were lead by our ex-GE Foundation Scholars who
took us around JFWTC interacting with us and exchanging our experiences at the workshop.
HAVING FUN-ONE MINUTE GAMES
The Alumni had organized some games for us for fun and recreation .It was a healthy competition
with lots of space for fun and frolic. Well!!, ”Healthy” in another sense I mean they provided us bananas
to gobble up, butter milk to gulp and to do pushups .All these were played to do the maximum number
of counts in a minute. The other two games were to tie the most number of knots in a rope and tie
ponies on one’s hair. The alumni made sure that all of us were able to participate and have fun at the
same time.
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CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
It was finally time for the cultural programmes. Team Zero enacted a play on the theme of growing
up and importance of parents. This was followed by a rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Heal the World’ by
team Penicillin. Team Transistor then enacted a humorous play titled ‘The Green Refrigerator’ that was
based upon a fictional story of a family with generations of GE Foundation Scholars. The icing on the
cake was a funny ‘tapori’ dance performance by team Gunpowder. We laughed till our stomachs hurt
and had great fun performing and watching others perform.
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But none of the performances were etched more deeply in our minds than the outstanding
recitation by Dr. P.J Lavakare himself. He recited to us a poem that went,
When I was a Boy at School*
When I was a youngster four feet high,
No happier soul in the world than I,
I love to think of the days gone by,
When I was a boy at school.
My exercises I recollect,
Were not invariably correct,
And sometimes I got what I didn’t expect,
When I was a boy at school.
I robbed an orchard one fine day,
And took whatever came in my way,
But none of the fruits did I take away,
When I was a boy at school.
The owner caught me - the nasty sneak!
Of the scene that followed, I need not speak,
I couldn’t sit down for at least one week,
When I was a boy at school.
I stuck a pin in the master’s chair,
And saw him jump up in the air,
I laughed like mad and heard him swear,
When I was a boy at school.
But the point of the joke I failed to see,
When yesterday, it was tried on me,
It isn’t so funny as it used to be,
When I was a boy at school.
I fell in love with a sweet little thing,
And gave her a brass engagement ring,
We promised to each other for life to cling,
When I was a boy at school.
I loved that girl for a week or two,
And then regretted it as most folks do,
But it didn’t matter for she cooled off too,
When I was a boy at school!
Lal lalla, lal lalla, lalla la…….
* A poem taught (and perhaps written) by Dr. H.J.Taylor, Physics Teacher of Dr. P.J.Lavakare
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Of the two judges, one was an accomplished singer and treated us to a melodious song.
The results of the cultural programmes were announced soon after and members of team
Transistor were the proud, beaming winners.
Most-Wanted Scholar at the Most-Sumptuous Dinner
On Day One, it was decided that by the end of the workshop, when all of us had gotten to
know each other, we would elect someone to uphold the title of ‘Most-Wanted Scholar’. Results
of the voting were announced that evening at the splendid buffet organized at the Odyssey
cafeteria. The dinner was indeed a lavish
affair, complete with Tiramisu for dessert.
We couldn’t have asked for more!!
Hemant Saggar, from IIT Roorkee
who, during the course of the workshop
had put on many hats - Technical
Manager, team Transistor, a vocal artist,
and finally ‘Kittoo’ of ‘The Green
Refrigerator’ won the title. The overdose
of work and play had left us drained out
and we made our way back to UTC.
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Day Four –Time for Innovation
The day started at UTC with scholars meeting for
breakfast at 8. As expected, the turnout was lower than
usual, as most scholars had only managed to get a couple of
hours of sleep in the course of fervent preparations for the
technical presentations. The discussions and rehearsals
continued throughout the ride to JFWTC. The technical
presentations ensured everyone was at their innovative and
technological best, even amidst all the fun.
Mr. Mano Manoharan, GM, GE Global Research judged
the presentations. The different ideas are compiled below:
Zero: All Terrain Vehicle
They proposed a real world engineering design model of an All-Terrain Vehicle that complied with
FSAE design criteria. The vehicle was designed using mathematical and CAD modelling and simulation
with features such as light weight, high strength, high durability for use in all terrains – ranging from
mountains to deserts and swamps.
TEAM ZERO
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Gunpowder: Crop Management and Services
Gunpowder proposed a market led business model to enhance the competitiveness of agriculture
industry by providing crop management services. The technology takes into account the major factors
affecting cultivation i.e. nutrient content, soil type, moisture content, water consumption and climatic
conditions. The tool predicts the best crop type for the particular region while taking into consideration
the ‘critical’ factors with the help of piezoelectric sensors.
TEAM GUN POWDER
Transistor: Home Health monitoring and prognosis system using Bayesian networks
Transistor designed a reliable home health monitoring system that could predict the onset of
emergency for patients suffering from chronic illness. The system was low cost, portable and suitable to
rural markets. They demonstrated the design of their system specifically for the prognosis of cardio-
vascular diseases. Based on inputs from devices like portable ECG, blood pressure etc., a software
model indicated the patient’s health condition. The software model used was a dynamic Bayesian
network.
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TEAM TRANSISTER
Penicillin: Credit Screen
Penicillin designed a credit screen which allowed access to multiple accounts with the help of a
digital device and a password to access each account. Unique barcode with an Automatic logout and
Simple UI – Touch/Regular were other features. The innovation lies in use of bank Silver Nano wires
coated on plastic substrate instead of glass, flexible LCD screen Polycarbonate for back panel Bar Code
Reader hence making it more versatile. A single card solution would be a replacement for carrying
multiple cards and improving on the security of the transactions.
Each team was grilled on the specifics of their proposed technology and the feasibility and
implementation of their ideas in the GE context. The innovation was a critical judging parameter. The
efforts put by each team evidently came across in the presentations. Dr Sanjay Correa, the Managing
Director attended a few portions of the event and appreciated all the ideas put forth by the teams.
This was followed by Mr Mano Manoharan’s talk on how he was able to appreciate each of our
efforts and ideas. He emphasized more on also concentrating towards rural India being a additional
point in two of the teams presentations and how important rural India is as we are more a part of urban
life.
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TEAM PENCILLIN
THE RESULTS
After a passionate, thought-provoking talk by Mr. Mano Manoharam the results were announced.
The team ‘Zero’ was declared the winner for technical presentation. Team ‘Transitor’ was the overall
winner of “fun games”.
Prizes!!!The winners of all events were awarded as Mr. Mano Manoharan distributed the prizes . All
the GE foundation scholars were given bags with the GE foundation logo and printout of the group
photograph.
Towards the end of the workshop Hemant, on behalf of all
scholars thanked Dr.Sanjay Correa, GE Mentors, Alumni and all the
scholars present for making this workshop a success.
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Walk through GE Foundation Scholar Leader Programme
Ten Years of the GE Foundation Scholarship Programme – A review by Dr. P.J Lavakare
Dr. P.J. Lavakare addressed the GEFS, the alumni the
judges and Dr. Sanjay Correa about the GE foundation Scholar
Leader program since we were told that this year would be the
last program and tentative as to whether it was going to be
conducted in the coming years. He did stress on the fact that it
was the 10th year of the GE foundation Scholar Leader
Workshop. He gave a presentation on the program, beginning
with how students are selected across various institutions in
India, on what basis they are selected, the procedures of
teams being made and the team interactions prior to the
workshop. It also brought out the importance of this program
of not only the students getting the scholarship money but
also to highlight the scholarly, leadership, team building
aspects and to keep up team spirit which did persist among all of us during the workshop. The
community development project that was taken up by the foundation scholars was mentioned.
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Thank You Note!
True to its motto, the GEFS Workshop indeed energised us all to innovate! The team spirit,
impinging on new ideas, trip to JFWTC, the fun and laughter and the interaction with some of the best
minds, gives one all the right reasons to cherish this workshop as one of its kind.
On behalf of all scholars, I thank respective colleges for nominating us. We are grateful to the GE
Foundation for awarding us this scholarship and recognizing us as individuals who can make a
difference.
Thanks due to Dr. P.J. Lavakare and Institute of International Education who made scholarships
available to all scholars. We are grateful to Dr. Sanjay Correa; Managing Director of JFWTC, Dr.
Abinandan Sarkar, Co-ordinator GEFS 2010, Team Mentors, Bench of Judges, SPOCs, Alumni and the
entire organising team of the workshop who made this workshop a success.
Sincere thanks to Mr. S.R. Ram and his efforts towards ensuring scholars’ comfortable
accommodation reimbursements for providing the workshop T-shirts and caps and ofcourse, the Gulab
Jamuns!
Finally, we would like to acknowledge the spirit of fellow scholars who undeniably played a principal
role in making the experience truly awesome.
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Feedback Repot (compiled by Kaveri I Kariappa)
The Experience: It was the experience of a life-time’ was the unanimous verdict. Every scholar went
home with a lot more than what they came in with, in terms of intellectual perspective, cultural
confluence and innovation itself. A pot-pourri of activities spanning from technology to theatre,
getting inspired and interacting with mentors over the span of four days made it a very memorable
workshop.
About the scholars: The scholars were from different parts of the country, with different cultural
backgrounds and from varied fields of study. Yet, the combination of this diversity brought out
wonderful results in both the cultural programs and the technological innovations. Most scholars
felt that their team mates were just as technically competent, if not more.
Interaction with GE experts: With the teams having to come up with a product or service that GE
could possibly consider, the infusion of ideas from each in each team led to temporary disarray. It
was the GE experts, who helped teams marshal their ideas, rate them and narrow them down into
the best possible solution. Interacting with them gave us an insight into what the term innovation
meant in a global, commercial, industrial sense.
Administrative aspects of the program: Administrative arrangements were mostly rated very highly.
All scholars having been given more than sufficient information before hand, the organizers left no
stone unturned in making the workshop a comfortable and enjoyable experience for the scholars.
Most exciting parts of the workshop: Many scholars felt that the cultural programs and the one
minute games were very exciting! The brain-storming sessions and the night-long discussions
leading up to the technical presentations were exciting as well.
Suggestions for future programs: Unlike the various batches before ours, our bunch did not seem to
find as many complaints with the food. There were suggestions of organizing inter-team activities so
that there was increased interaction between all scholars. There were also suggestions of allowing
greater time for the preparations of technical presentations as schedules were packed to the brim.
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