This document outlines a vision for "Green Academies" and a sustainable civilization in 500 years. It discusses developing a green economy and new models of sustainable living through education programs focused on green jobs, natural systems, and building sustainable communities. Key elements include developing responsible world citizens through reflective learning outcomes and sustainable living outcomes to create a green civilization that lives in balance with the planet.
Foothill College's energy system includes 1.5 MW of solar PV, 250 KW of cogeneration, and utility power. The document discusses distributed generation, the intelligent grid, and a new electricity model with energy generation close to loads. It also examines the energy pulse of the campus throughout the day and the concept of "Energy Intelligence" which uses monitoring, modeling, and management of smart energy systems.
PNPA - a Transformative Approach to NanoengineeringRobert Cormia
The document proposes a framework called PNPA (Properties, Nanostructures, Processes, Applications) to train nanotechnology technicians. It involves developing a 4-course nanoengineering program using PNPA with key nanostructures and application contexts. Linked learning outcomes and a semantic wiki course notebook would be used. The goal is to train technicians for multidimensional work by developing scientific, engineering, manufacturing and technology skills (SETM). The approach would be tested to evaluate deep learning outcomes and impact on work.
Student Retention Foothill College RoundtableRobert Cormia
This document discusses strategies for improving student success and retention at a community college. It identifies challenges students face such as being underprepared, having life and family issues, and a lack of financial and family support. It outlines several programs and interventions currently in place like early alert systems, learning communities, counseling services, tutoring, and programs for specific student populations. It also discusses goals of ensuring educational access and student learning, adapting environments for student enrichment, and creating clear pathways to success through improved data collection and understanding of students.
Ridesharing corridors could help reduce single-occupancy vehicles and petroleum use by connecting flows of people with schedules and destinations to flows of vehicles traveling between locations like San Francisco, San Jose, Daly City, Palo Alto, Cupertino, and cities along highways like De Anza and Foothill Skyline. By using social transportation tools to merge dynamic networks of vehicle positions and paths with people's schedules and destinations, regular commuters along certain corridors could collaboratively share rides, helping foster a culture of social engineering for fewer cars and less petroleum through ridesharing.
This document outlines a vision for "Green Academies" and a sustainable civilization in 500 years. It discusses developing a green economy and new models of sustainable living through education programs focused on green jobs, natural systems, and building sustainable communities. Key elements include developing responsible world citizens through reflective learning outcomes and sustainable living outcomes to create a green civilization that lives in balance with the planet.
Foothill College's energy system includes 1.5 MW of solar PV, 250 KW of cogeneration, and utility power. The document discusses distributed generation, the intelligent grid, and a new electricity model with energy generation close to loads. It also examines the energy pulse of the campus throughout the day and the concept of "Energy Intelligence" which uses monitoring, modeling, and management of smart energy systems.
PNPA - a Transformative Approach to NanoengineeringRobert Cormia
The document proposes a framework called PNPA (Properties, Nanostructures, Processes, Applications) to train nanotechnology technicians. It involves developing a 4-course nanoengineering program using PNPA with key nanostructures and application contexts. Linked learning outcomes and a semantic wiki course notebook would be used. The goal is to train technicians for multidimensional work by developing scientific, engineering, manufacturing and technology skills (SETM). The approach would be tested to evaluate deep learning outcomes and impact on work.
Student Retention Foothill College RoundtableRobert Cormia
This document discusses strategies for improving student success and retention at a community college. It identifies challenges students face such as being underprepared, having life and family issues, and a lack of financial and family support. It outlines several programs and interventions currently in place like early alert systems, learning communities, counseling services, tutoring, and programs for specific student populations. It also discusses goals of ensuring educational access and student learning, adapting environments for student enrichment, and creating clear pathways to success through improved data collection and understanding of students.
Ridesharing corridors could help reduce single-occupancy vehicles and petroleum use by connecting flows of people with schedules and destinations to flows of vehicles traveling between locations like San Francisco, San Jose, Daly City, Palo Alto, Cupertino, and cities along highways like De Anza and Foothill Skyline. By using social transportation tools to merge dynamic networks of vehicle positions and paths with people's schedules and destinations, regular commuters along certain corridors could collaboratively share rides, helping foster a culture of social engineering for fewer cars and less petroleum through ridesharing.
This document provides an overview and schedule for an ENGR40 orientation course. It discusses the course goals of understanding global energy technology and systems and evaluating clean energy solutions. The weekly schedule covers topics like power generation, distributed energy systems, and transportation solutions. Assignments include weekly questions, calculations, an energy audit, and a final project. The course also includes laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and field trips to locations like NASA and local green buildings.
This document discusses the need for career enhancement and just-in-time skill training for technicians working in innovation economies. It outlines a nanotechnology training program with courses on nanomaterials, characterization tools, and fabrication methods. The program aims to reskill both recent graduates and more experienced transitional workers by providing hands-on training on instruments at NASA's Advanced Studies Lab, in order to fill skill gaps in local high-tech industries and keep the innovation workforce competitive.
Bioinformatics - Discovering the Bio Logic Of NatureRobert Cormia
Bioinformatics analyzes vast amounts of genomic and protein sequence data using computers and algorithms to understand the fundamental processes of life. It has become a key tool in biotechnology for applications like drug discovery. While DNA sequences life's code, molecular networks and regulatory interactions are more complex than once thought, with RNA and proteins also playing important roles before and after DNA. Continued advances in sequencing technology and data integration across multiple fields will be needed to fully unravel these biological systems.
The document presents a vision for building a sustainable world over the next 500 years through developing renewable energy and clean technology infrastructure, implementing sustainable systems and values, and transitioning to an "electron economy" powered by renewable sources like solar and wind. Key aspects of the vision include developing renewable energy generation and storage, electric vehicles and transportation, green building standards, water recycling, and aligning economic models with environmental and social sustainability.
The document outlines the steps for routinely weaning a patient from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). It begins with partially occluding venous return to fill the heart and establish pulsatile arterial flow. The perfusionist gradually decreases pump flow while communicating three parameters: flow rate, reservoir volume, and oxygen saturation. As weaning progresses, the patient is assessed for hemodynamic stability before fully clamping venous return and turning off pump flow. Post-bypass, patients are categorized and carefully monitored, with interventions like fluids, drugs or devices as needed to stabilize their condition.
Collecting and analyzing sensor data with hadoop or other no sql databasesMatteo Redaelli
This document discusses using Hadoop and other NoSQL databases like HDFS, Hive, Spark and Storm to collect, store, and analyze sensor data from devices in real-time. It provides an overview of collecting data using Flume, storing it in HDFS, and performing analysis on the data using tools like Hive, Pig, and Spark. It also discusses using cloud services from Amazon and Google with Hadoop and alternatives to Hadoop like Cassandra, MongoDB, Riak, Kafka and Storm.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities facing Silicon Valley's economy and workforce through 2020. It recommends developing policies and institutions to support education, research, infrastructure, and collaboration between sectors. This will help build capacity to address technological change and transition workers to new skills. However, the region may face a shortage of skilled workers by 2016 and needs to increase educational attainment and cross-training to meet projected workforce needs.
Apollo Energy Program - Not Your Parent's Moon ShotRobert Cormia
This document outlines the need for an "Apollo Energy Program" to address climate change by reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and transitioning the world to sustainable energy systems. It argues that we are on a dangerous trajectory towards 450 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 in the atmosphere by 2032 if no action is taken. The program would take a coordinated, systems-level approach across technology, policy, markets, and individual behavior to bend the curve and keep CO2 levels below 450 ppm to avoid catastrophic climate change impacts. Success will require global leadership and innovation across many interconnected areas simultaneously.
This document discusses the environmental impact of book production and provides statistics on book publishing. It notes that the pulp and paper industry is a large greenhouse gas emitter and that 30 million trees are cut down annually to produce books in the US. The document encourages reducing the ecological footprint of book production by using recycled paper, downloading ebooks, and borrowing books from libraries.
Bradley Clarke is completing a diploma in youth work through Scripture Union Queensland. This portfolio contains his work on two units: working with other services and supporting young people to address their circumstances. It is due on July 25, 2008 and includes his contact information.
This document provides an overview and schedule for an ENGR40 orientation course. It discusses the course goals of understanding global energy technology and systems and evaluating clean energy solutions. The weekly schedule covers topics like power generation, distributed energy systems, and transportation solutions. Assignments include weekly questions, calculations, an energy audit, and a final project. The course also includes laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and field trips to locations like NASA and local green buildings.
This document discusses the need for career enhancement and just-in-time skill training for technicians working in innovation economies. It outlines a nanotechnology training program with courses on nanomaterials, characterization tools, and fabrication methods. The program aims to reskill both recent graduates and more experienced transitional workers by providing hands-on training on instruments at NASA's Advanced Studies Lab, in order to fill skill gaps in local high-tech industries and keep the innovation workforce competitive.
Bioinformatics - Discovering the Bio Logic Of NatureRobert Cormia
Bioinformatics analyzes vast amounts of genomic and protein sequence data using computers and algorithms to understand the fundamental processes of life. It has become a key tool in biotechnology for applications like drug discovery. While DNA sequences life's code, molecular networks and regulatory interactions are more complex than once thought, with RNA and proteins also playing important roles before and after DNA. Continued advances in sequencing technology and data integration across multiple fields will be needed to fully unravel these biological systems.
The document presents a vision for building a sustainable world over the next 500 years through developing renewable energy and clean technology infrastructure, implementing sustainable systems and values, and transitioning to an "electron economy" powered by renewable sources like solar and wind. Key aspects of the vision include developing renewable energy generation and storage, electric vehicles and transportation, green building standards, water recycling, and aligning economic models with environmental and social sustainability.
The document outlines the steps for routinely weaning a patient from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). It begins with partially occluding venous return to fill the heart and establish pulsatile arterial flow. The perfusionist gradually decreases pump flow while communicating three parameters: flow rate, reservoir volume, and oxygen saturation. As weaning progresses, the patient is assessed for hemodynamic stability before fully clamping venous return and turning off pump flow. Post-bypass, patients are categorized and carefully monitored, with interventions like fluids, drugs or devices as needed to stabilize their condition.
Collecting and analyzing sensor data with hadoop or other no sql databasesMatteo Redaelli
This document discusses using Hadoop and other NoSQL databases like HDFS, Hive, Spark and Storm to collect, store, and analyze sensor data from devices in real-time. It provides an overview of collecting data using Flume, storing it in HDFS, and performing analysis on the data using tools like Hive, Pig, and Spark. It also discusses using cloud services from Amazon and Google with Hadoop and alternatives to Hadoop like Cassandra, MongoDB, Riak, Kafka and Storm.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities facing Silicon Valley's economy and workforce through 2020. It recommends developing policies and institutions to support education, research, infrastructure, and collaboration between sectors. This will help build capacity to address technological change and transition workers to new skills. However, the region may face a shortage of skilled workers by 2016 and needs to increase educational attainment and cross-training to meet projected workforce needs.
Apollo Energy Program - Not Your Parent's Moon ShotRobert Cormia
This document outlines the need for an "Apollo Energy Program" to address climate change by reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and transitioning the world to sustainable energy systems. It argues that we are on a dangerous trajectory towards 450 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 in the atmosphere by 2032 if no action is taken. The program would take a coordinated, systems-level approach across technology, policy, markets, and individual behavior to bend the curve and keep CO2 levels below 450 ppm to avoid catastrophic climate change impacts. Success will require global leadership and innovation across many interconnected areas simultaneously.
This document discusses the environmental impact of book production and provides statistics on book publishing. It notes that the pulp and paper industry is a large greenhouse gas emitter and that 30 million trees are cut down annually to produce books in the US. The document encourages reducing the ecological footprint of book production by using recycled paper, downloading ebooks, and borrowing books from libraries.
Bradley Clarke is completing a diploma in youth work through Scripture Union Queensland. This portfolio contains his work on two units: working with other services and supporting young people to address their circumstances. It is due on July 25, 2008 and includes his contact information.