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Against Service Shaming
No full texthttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2025/03/17/against-service-shaming-opinio
Data used in Imaginary Time Delay Paper
No full textData was processed using MATLAB.The scattering matrix linearly relates the vector of incoming waves to outgoing wave excitations, and contains an enormous amount of information about the scattering system and its connections to the scattering channels. Time delay is one way to extract information from , and the transmission time delay is a complex (even for Hermitian systems with unitary scattering matrices) measure of how long a wave excitation lingers before being transmitted. The real part of is a well-studied quantity, but the imaginary part of has not been systematically examined experimentally, and theoretical predictions for its behavior have not been tested. Here we experimentally test the predictions of Asano, \textit{et al}. [Nat. Comm. \textbf{7}, 13488 (2016)] for the imaginary part of transmission time delay in a non-unitary scattering system. We utilize Gaussian time-domain pulses scattering from a 2-port microwave graph supporting a series of well-isolated absorptive modes to show that the carrier frequency of the pulses is changed in the scattering process by an amount in agreement with the imaginary part of the independently determined complex transmission time delay, , from frequency-domain measurements of the sub-unitary matrix. Our results also generalize and extend those of Asano, \textit{et al}., establishing a means to predict pulse propagation properties of non-Hermitian systems over a broad range of conditions.This work was supported by NSF/RINGS under grant No. ECCS-2148318, ONR under grant N000142312507, and DARPA/WARDEN under grant HR00112120021, and ONR/DURIP FY’25 under Grant No. N000142512140https://doi.org/10.1103/nnk7-xy4
A Tri-Factor Model of Relationship-Specific Intellectual Humility
No full textThe current study (N = 498) examined the existence, predictors, and consequences of relationship-specific intellectual humility (R-IH). Intellectual humility refers to the degree to which people recognize that their beliefs may be wrong (Leary et al., 2017). While most research has treated intellectual humility as an individual difference variable that is seemingly stable across situations, it is possible that intellectual humility varies depending on who one is interacting with. R-IH refers to one’s tendency to acknowledge that their beliefs might be wrong when interacting with a specific relationship partner who holds different beliefs or brings forth contradictory evidence. Participants received partial course credit in exchange for participation and completed well-established, reliable scales assessing respect for partner knowledge, concern for partner’s well-being, psychological safety with partner in making mistakes, and level of conflict with regard to three relationship partners: someone they are close to, someone they interact with frequently but are not close to, and someone they conflict with. Findings revealed that R-IH in fact varied significantly across participants’ multiple relationships via a tri-factor model, in which R-IH was uniquely predicted by respect, care for one’s partner, and psychological safety, while R-IH predicted reduced conflict frequency. Results suggest that individuals are more intellectually humble in certain relationships as compared to others; that care, respect, and safety in relationships can strengthen intellectual humility in those relationships; and that intellectual humility toward specific partners may lead to fewer conflicts
Generating Functions for Horses
No full textBefore the photo-finish, ties were common in races. With ties we call
these arrangements weak orderings. If we have n horses in a race we
define that there are H(n) ways for the horses to be ranked. Further we
want to more easily count outcomes of horse races where some horses
have ”rigged”the race
Improving the Accessibility of Micromobility: Intelligent Power Assist
No full textGemstone Team ScootTeam Scoot innovated micromobility technology with a novel power assist feature to
enhance mobility for those with physical impairments. Scoot technology aimed to tackle the
challenges of maneuvering rough terrain and inclines, which are issues prevalent in current
devices as revealed by stakeholder interviews. These interviews also revealed that users struggle
with comfort, stability, and durability in existing models, which are areas we were determined to
improve within the project. Starting with the SuperHandy seated mobility scooter for its
motorized wheel, we integrated a motor controller for precise movement control. Afterwards,
Scoot transitioned our technology to a knee scooter, making the device more accessible and
user-friendly. A knee scooter with integrated power assist benefits the user by reducing the effort
that needs to be exerted. By utilizing user testimonials as a foundation, Scoot did not merely
create a device, but redefined mobility for the impaired and tackled one of the largest gaps in
micromobility research
Relations between Social Motivation and Gaze Behavior in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adolescents
No full textAutistic individuals experience challenges in their social interactions. One factor that may underlie these challenges is social motivation, which may also be related to variations in eye contact. Perspectives on this relation consist of several mixed views, potentially due to the fact that most research has been done in static, non-real world settings. My research uses mobile eye-tracking to bridge this gap by analyzing gaze patterns in individuals from three different dyad types: N-AUT (Non-autistic)-N-AUT (n = 37), AUT (Autistic)-N-AUT (n = 24), and AUT-AUT (n = 6), with a total of 67 participants, exploring the link between gaze-to-face behavior and social motivation during live interactions. I hypothesize that there will be a significant positive correlation between gaze and social motivation. The visit my research focuses on simulates a real-world environment, allowing better assessment of the underlying aspects of peer social interactions. It consists of both an interactional and individual section. Throughout the duration of the interaction, both participants of the dyad are wearing eye-tracking glasses, which I will use to quantify their gaze-to-face behavior. To assess social motivation, I am focusing on an individual task, which uses money as a reward. In the task, the participant is given options to choose between learning more about their partner, other kids their age, or trivia facts. I am measuring social motivation by comparing the percentage of time participants select trivia over their partner, and other kids over their partner. Once all data is collected, I will assess the correlation between gaze-to-face behavior and social motivation, furthering understanding of their link in a real-world setting
Cromwell: A Protector of the Reformed
No full textAs Lord Protector, did Oliver Cromwell seek to make himself leader of a Reformed Protestant alliance in Europe? This talk looks at a forgotten aspect of Cromwell's foreign policy.
Through the examples of the collections of a large sum of money on behalf of the Vaudois Protestants of the Piedmont, the commissioning of a foreign policy mission on their behalf, the extension of this aid to central European Protestants, and the expansion of the merchant colonial efforts in the Atlantic, it is evident that Cromwell sought to expand the powers of the Lord Protector in novel and interesting ways that challenge some of the traditional conceptions of the Protectorate period.The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK.https://www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromwell-protector-of-the-reformed-a-talk-by-jordan-sl
Accessible, In-Lab Cell-Free Expression System for Biosensor Development
No full textEarly detection of medical and environmental conditions is difficult, as external markers may develop long after cellular and molecular markers do. There is a need for point-of-care devices that can quickly and easily detect these markers in various samples. RNA-based fluorescent biosensors offer an easily customizable solution for detection and reporting. A major limiting factor in the deployment of biosensors is their reliance on living cells; cell-free protein expression (CFPE) systems can overcome this barrier. However, commercial CFPE kits are expensive, which hinders their overall use and deployability, especially in low-income settings. To address this pressing challenge, we developed our own Rosetta 2(DE3)pLysS E. coli cell-free protein expression system that can be produced at a lower cost. To evaluate its performance, we compared it to a commercially available kit with standardized fluorescent reporters. While our design underperformed commercially available lysate, it performed comparably to a lysate developed by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). We aim to optimize our lysate and protocols to further increase performance and develop point-of-care devices for disease biomarkers of interest
“For the Better Satisfaction of the Christian and Curious Reader”: Visual Tropes and the Rhetoric of Atrocity Representing the 1655 Massacre of the Piedmont Protestants
No full textAbstract: In April of 1655, soldiers in the employ of the Duke of Savoy massacred scores of Protestants living in his territories at the basin of the Italian Alps outside of Turin. In response, the Cromwellian Protectorate launched a diplomatic and propagandistic mission to supply aid on their behalf. Following this mission, Samuel Morland, an agent and of the Protectorate and chief envoy responsible for the administration of these efforts, published The History of the Evangelical Churches of the Valleys of Piemont (1658) to publicise and memorialise these events. Included in this work are several shocking and atrocious images depicting the arbitrary and horrific nature of this massacre against a civilian population. In this presentation I will demonstrate the rhetorical use of this imagery in comparison to other collections of inhumane images from the period including those stemming from the Thirty Years’ War, the 1641 Irish Rebellion, the Amboyna massacre, and depictions of violence in from other non-European locations. Through this analysis I will demonstrate the tropes of atrocity and their memetic and symbolic uses in the development of a shared visual language of atrocity. Additionally, this presentation will address the creation of memory through Morland’s work and the archival anxiety surrounding the collection and publication of documents pertaining to the massacre and the aid organised.King’s College London, Centre for Early Modern Studies Annual Colloquium: “Lament and bewayle": Early Modern War Narratives
Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:30 AM 6:30 PM, King's College London
Strand London, WC2R 2LS (and online