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No full textVirtual Bodies, Virtual Worlds (ENGL 093A) Syllabus
Get PDFDo we control technology, or is technology controlling us? In this course we will use the dystopian visions presented through literature, film, television, and video games to investigate our culture of surveillance. The fictional depictions of virtual worlds and the virtual bodies that inhabit them will inspire our own creative projects using cutting-edge immersive technologies. Together we will read critical texts and discuss issues such as race and identity online, net neutrality, and the deployment of biometrics and data collection in Virtual and Augmented Reality. We will also visit makerspaces across campus to learn about the digital fabrication tools available and engage in design sprints to create user-centered prototypes. Students will work both independently and collaboratively to research trends in immersive reality and gain experience writing storyboards, interactive fiction, grant proposals, work plans, and project critiques. No previous experience with digital fabrication or immersive reality is necessary
U.S. Perspectives On Deconstruction And Reuse Of Structural Wood Products
No full textThis paper identifies barriers, challenges, and requirements to the widespread adoption of Design for Deconstruction and Reuse (DfDR) of wood and engineered wood products in the United States (U.S.) to increase circularity in the built environment. A series of interviews with industry representatives were performed to summarize the state-of-the-art related to DfDR and gain insight into the perspectives and attitudes of the primary stakeholders; the results of these interviews were compared to the current academic literature. Results indicate that further emphasis is needed on closing the loop through the reuse phase, which is limited by a lack of regulations and policies that support DfDR. This work guides the next steps toward addressing these challenges through future research, DfDR guideline development, and development of design approaches that support the circularity of CLT elements in the emerging U.S. Market
When Students Snap: Thoughts About Radical Study Within the Impasse of Trinity College
No full textThis contribution explores two Instagram accounts—@BlackAtTrin and @TrinSurvivors— published during the summer of 2020 which, in the context of nation-wide protests against the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, became important forums for documenting, publicizing, and archiving the lived student experiences of systemic racism and sexual violence at Trinity College. Using Eli Meyerhoff’s book Beyond Education as a framework, this essay examines how students and alumni “snapped” at the college, making demands in ways that attempted to grapple with the impasse of decades of systemic racism and misogyny at Trinity, and society at large. These efforts to confront the impasse stand in contrast to the various institutionalized efforts—such as creating taskforces and changing campus policies—which remain firmly committed to a romantic vision of a Trinity liberal arts education
The Unofficial Project Management Office
No full textProject management skills are essential for IT professionals in higher education. Establishing standards for technology project management is crucial for departmental success. However, many institutions lack a dedicated project management office (PMO), leading to challenges in consistently identifying, tracking, prioritizing, and completing technology projects. This panel discussion will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for effectively managing IT projects in higher education, even without a formal PMO. Attendees will learn about diverse approaches to project request management, prioritization techniques, and software solutions employed by different institutions to organize, prioritize, and drive projects forward, as well as some lessons learned along the way about some potential obstacles to success. Join us for an engaging discussion and share your own experiences in managing IT projects within higher education
\u3cstrong\u3eIt\u27s, Like, Just Science:\u3c/strong\u3e Exploring the Use of the Discourse Marker \u3cem\u3eLike\u3c/em\u3e in Casual Scientific Communication
No full textDiscourse markers (DMs) are a grammatical category that include words that contribute non-content meaning to an utterance, including um and like. DMs are often heavily linked to prescriptivist teachings because of the association that they impede the perceived credibility of the speaker. In this study, I conduct a quantitative analysis on the impact of the English DM like on the ability of participants to remember and understand scientific information presented to them in an audio format. I examined four different like frequencies: zero, low (10 likes per 1000 words), medium (50 likes per 1000 words), and high (100 likes per 1000 words). I found that there were only marginal differences between the performance of participants who heard different frequencies of like around a given piece of information. However, I found that there was a significant difference in the standard deviations for participant performance at the highest like frequency, indicating that while lower like frequencies tend to have a more consistent impact on the performance of participants, the highest frequency causes both strongly positive and strongly negative impacts on different participants’ performance. I propose that the familiarity of different like frequencies in everyday contexts impacts this difference in standard deviation. Therefore, while there is no universal correlation between like frequency and listener comprehension, the frequency of like does have an impact on how the listener responds to the scientific audio
Multifunctional Nanomaterial Analysis Using Inexpensive Techniques
Get PDFDesigning methods to comprehensively understand nanomaterial interactions is of paramount importance as nanomaterials gain widespread use and their environmental impact becomes a concern. While current characterization methods are suitable for initial assessments, there is a need for comprehensive techniques to evaluate end-of-use scenarios and environmental effects. This report emphasizes the potential of electrochemistry as a versatile measurement tool for nanomaterial analysis. Two projects are presented, showcasing innovative analytical architectures to overcome the limitations of existing techniques. Project 1 integrates linear sweep stripping voltammetry (LSSV) and particle impact voltammetry (PIV) to achieve kinetic resolution and size analysis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and silver ions (A(I)) released from nano-enabled textiles. Project 2 focuses on understanding the interaction between released AgNPs and proteins using PIV, with promising preliminary results. The integration of electrochemical methods provides a valuable toolset for achieving a balance between material innovation and environmental consciousness. This report highlights the significance of assessing nanomaterial interactions and illustrates the potential of electrochemistry in advancing nanomaterial research
Shell Eco-Marathon Hydrogen Vehicle Revitalization Effort
No full textThis E90 project was focused on designing, assessing, and fabricating components for a new hydrogen-powered vehicle aiming for participation in the Shell Eco-Marathon. By completing this project, we wanted to gain experience in the design of vehicles and vehicle systems with an energy-efficiency-focused design. This includes a reimagining of the materials and methods used to construct the chassis, building out calculation models to understand how design decisions, such as weight changes and material property shifts, affect the overall efficiency of the vehicle, and providing proof of concept vehicle elements like a new rear suspension and hydraulic braking system. Overall, the team concluded that the new chassis should be fabricated using wrapped carbon fiber members with a hybrid aluminum insert and carbon fiber reinforced 3D printed collar system for the joints. Alongside the successes on the chassis fabrication and rear suspension implementation on the current 2018 iteration of the Swarthmore hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the team was also able to quantitatively conclude that weight reduction is the top priority in increasing our overall fuel efficiency and competitiveness. With all the successes of the E90 considered and the monumental amount of learning that resulted from it, we hope that our work attracts more participants to take part in the Shell Eco-Marathon hydrogen fuel cell vehicle project, and we hope to have laid a good foundation so that future teams can run the Swarthmore vehicle at the historic Indy 500 track