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Optimizing Wind Turbine Management Through AI-Driven Load and Placement Predictions
No full textThe maintenance and operation of wind turbines create challenges when it comes to maximizing energy efficiency while also producing a minimal amount of wear. It is necessary to determine when is the optimal time to stop a turbine, that being if it\u27s due to mechanical issues, lack of power demand, or environmental factors. Stopping the turbines can save companies resources and improve their system\u27s longevity. In this study, we explore the feasibility of using machine learning to predict optimal loads for these conditions. By modeling variables such as wind availability and current power demand, the model aims to predict what factors lead to the most efficiency. Online simulated datasets might not involve environmental conditions, simulating the data with perfect laminar flow. So we simulated our own data in order to see how turbulence affects airflow patterns over time. To address these challenges, this research proposes developing an AI model capable of continuously optimizing turbine load and placement decisions. Such a model would be able to integrate real-time data on wind conditions and power demand, and then adapt accordingly to environmental changes along with operational constraints. By using AI’s predictive capabilities, the study aims to increase energy production efficiency by making the systems that control the turbines dynamic in the way they continuously adapt to the conditions.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/msrjs/1020/thumbnail.jp
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 95: How Do I Learn Best? With Chance Meyer and Patty Baia
No full textChance Meyer, New England Law, and Patty Baia, Touro Law School, discuss the upcoming Aspen course Mind for Law. This mini course helps students either entering or already in law school discover their learning style and how to use it properly. They discuss the details about the course, including the importance of enhancing long-term memory and avoiding regurgitation of knowledge.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/edge/1064/thumbnail.jp
The Difference a DA Makes
Get PDFDuring his 2018 campaign to become Dallas County District Attorney, John Creuzot promised to decline prosecution of low-level marijuana misdemeanors. After his election, District Attorney Creuzot (DA Creuzot) honored this campaign promise, issuing policies designed to radically reduce misdemeanor marijuana prosecutions. Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, the authors describe police enforcement changes associated with the Dallas County District Attorney\u27s Office\u27s (DAO) marijuana prosecution policies. The authors also explore how the
DAO\u27s Intake Unit successfully implemented and enforced these marijuana prosecution policies.
The authors show that DA Creuzot\u27s policies were associated with a significant decrease in marijuana misdemeanor arrests and an even greater decline in marijuana misdemeanor prosecutions. However, the DA\u27s non-prosecution policies were not associated with a similar reduction in racial disparity among the marijuana misdemeanor arrests that the police referred for prosecution. Some police departments showed increased racial disparity among marijuana arrests and referrals. Other departments almost eliminated those disparities, but those dramatic decreases coincided with a virtual cessation of marijuana misdemeanor enforcement. This article concludes by situating DA Creuzot\u27s policy within the national landscape of prosecutorial reform. The authors explain how progressive prosecutors must navigate legislative attempts to control prosecutorial discretion
The Evolution of Race-Based Admissions in American Higher Education
Get PDFThis Article examines the Supreme Court’s evolving position on race-based admissions policies over the past 127 years. Between Plessy and Brown, universities used race-based policies to exclude black applicants from white universities. Brown shifted admissions policies from blocking black students to accepting them. As affirmative action gained momentum, universities escalated from merely accepting minority candidates to proactive recruitment by using quotas and lowering their admissions standards. The Court in Bakke set the ground rules for race-based admissions during that period. In 2003, Grutter upheld the university’s pursuit for a “critical mass” of minority students in its entering class. Two decades later, the “critical mass” rule was invalidated by SFFA v. Harvard in 2023, ending race-based admissions. This Article concludes that the Court consistency in its jurisprudence on race-based admissions policies lasted only a few decades. The change of composition in the Court as a result of political influences was a major driving force behind its shifting positions
From medic to legal maven: Military veteran turns legal interest into second career
Get PDFThis article was featured in the Spring 2024 issue of Gold and Blue Law Edition. It features David Louis.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/bhmarticles/1002/thumbnail.jp
COPS/Metro Alliance - StMU Oral Histories with Maria Tijerina
Get PDFMaria gave her thoughts about how the COPS/Metro is evolving in its racial dynamics, and how it now includes more ethnic groups and organizations. She commented on how the racial climate and tension in San Antonio has always been hard for minority groups, particularly on the Westside. She gave an extreme and yet real example about redlining. Maria also shared her thoughts on the decision-making process and the future of the COPS/Metro.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/copsmetro/1001/thumbnail.jp
COPS/Metro Alliance-StMU Oral Histories with Sister Gabriella Lohan
Get PDFIn the oral history interview of Sr. Gabriella Lohan, she discusses San Antonio’s social and political history, as well as the role COPS / Metro Alliance has played in reaching marginalized communities across the city. Over time, COPS / Metro has adapted to new issues like education and fair banking, reflecting changing community needs while staying true to its core mission of empowering citizens and promoting democracy. Throughout the interview, Sr. Lohan explored the role her faith has played throughout her life’s work in social justice.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/copsmetro/1007/thumbnail.jp
COPS/Metro Alliance - StMU Oral Histories with Sister Gabriella Lohan
Get PDFSister Gabriella Lohan discusses her background in education. She explains how she became involved with COPS and some initiatives she has worked on. She discusses what she has experienced in her time with COPS.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/copsmetro/1014/thumbnail.jp
The inclusion of behavioral healthcare providers in primary care settings: a phenomenological study
No full textWith the shift toward integrated care, Behavior Healthcare Providers (BHPs) play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and accessibility to mental health services. However, challenges such as time constraints, role ambiguity, and limited understanding of BHP contributions persist. This qualitative phenomenological study explores the experiences of BHPs in integrated primary care settings. Using semi-structured interviews with eight BHPs, the study examines their roles, challenges, and contributions within healthcare teams. Findings indicate that BHPs enhance collaboration with medical staff and facilitate timely mental health interventions. Yet, barriers such as inconsistent role recognition and workflow inefficiencies hinder full integration. This study underscores the need for structured training for medical professionals, improved interdisciplinary communication, and policy enhancements to sustain integrated models. These findings suggest that optimizing the integration of BHPs requires greater emphasis on collaboration and education. Addressing systemic challenges can improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Future research should explore strategies to refine integration and overcome existing barriers to care
