Neil Armstrong: Moon Walker. Innovator. Boilermaker.
When it comes to space exploration, Purdue University stands out — 27 astronauts strong. Neil Armstrong (BS aeronautical engineering ’55) was the first person to walk on the moon. Eugene Cernan (BS electrical engineering ’56)… pic.twitter.com/qDHv71NEqK
F. B. Wadsworth, C. E. J. Vossen, M. J. Heap, A. Kushnir, J. I. Farquharson, D. Schmid, L. Belohlavek, M. Huebsch, L. Carbillet, J.E. Kendrick, D. Dingwell
The French press is a popular device for brewing coffee, comprising a cylindrical beaker—or “jug”—fitted with a lid and plunger with a fine wire mesh filter. The plunger is used to drive the solid coffee particles to the bottom of the jug, separating these grounds from hot liquid above. When using the French press in this way, a growing permeable pack of ground coffee is pushed through hot water by applying force to the plunger. We use a combination of kitchen-based and laboratory experiments to determine the force required to push on the plunger as a function of the speed of the plunger and the mass of coffee used. We calculate that for the recommended preparation method, the maximum force is 32 N to complete the pressing action in 50 s. We propose that home coffee preparation provides a fun, low-cost, and relatable learning opportunity for students and for those who are interested in coffee science.
Thank you to our friends at @BECU for a generous $10,000 #GivingTuesday donation to support EWU student success! If you would like to help us ensure Eastern students remain Eagle Strong, please give online at https://t.co/MEhLdEm5J9 by midnight tonight. pic.twitter.com/TljlUooxfx
Through Monday, April 21st. we will run maintenance routines for this website and its affiliates in the other 49 United States (some to roll out in 2025): Backups, security patches, SEO and plug in updates, database optimization, etc.
Our “Evergreen” library will remain accessible; though the visuals may appear a little janky from time to time.
Our State Street (Ann Arbor) offices will remain open; though with reduced holiday staff.
“One of the Family” 1880 | Frederick George Cotman
Spring Break has been amazing this week! Principal time is shut off! Spending time with the family is turned on! Sometimes the little things in life matter the most. Birds chirping, playing in playground, nature walk, hearing church bells! Blessed! 🙏🏻✝️#BeKindWorkHardBeGreatpic.twitter.com/bEnEpAvfnm
…’Nestled at the entrance of Tel Aviv University’s Brender-Moss Library for Social Sciences, Management, and Education, a coffee cart—welcomes students and faculty with its setup on the entrance floor and adjacent plaza.
Under wide umbrellas, patrons sip aromatic hot coffees, iced lattes, or refreshing cold drinks while munching on fresh baked goods, sandwiches and snacks. Seating spills into designated library nooks, blending caffeine-fueled focus with outdoor breezes…’
7 Tel Aviv University students. 1 epic @TEDx stage.
Last week, seven remarkable Tel Aviv University students challenged traditional perspectives and shared groundbreaking ideas during the inaugural TEDxTelAvivUniversity event themed: “The New “Old”: Ideas, Reimagined.”
We’re just around the corner from construction for the Ag Innovation Initiative, beginning the week of April 9th. Mark your calendars for Demo Day with the Deans on April 15th from 11 – 1 at the corner of Mid-Campus Drive and Claflin Rd.@KSU_Foundationpic.twitter.com/lpslWu8OwQ
— K-State College of Agriculture (@kstateag) March 25, 2024
Interested in becoming an Ag Ambassador? Applications for new members are open now and will close on October 4. To become an Ag Ambassador, you need to participate in the selection process on October 14 and 17. 🔗Apply here: https://t.co/RSZghreLpApic.twitter.com/PY2RuBP0Xo
Like many folk traditions of saying “Rabbit, rabbit” to your colleagues on the first day of the month has an unclear origin and has several variations and interpretations. We use it a reason to explore university research into food sources; the proper business of education communities everywhere. In one version of the tradition, saying “Rabbit, rabbit” or “White rabbit” as the first words upon waking on the first day of the month is believed to bring good luck for the rest of that month. It is thought to ensure good fortune, happiness, and general positivity throughout the coming weeks.
The specific origins and reasons behind this tradition are difficult to trace, as superstitions often evolve and are passed down through generations. It’s worth noting that this practice is not universally known or followed, and its popularity may vary among different regions and communities. Ultimately, the saying “Rabbit, rabbit” on the first day of the month is an example of a charming and whimsical superstition that some individuals enjoy participating in as a fun way to start the month on a positive note.
On Saturday, in honor of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis Canonizations, seminarians celebrated a Sun Rise Mass on our campus presided by our Vice Rector, Fr. Francis Bitterman. pic.twitter.com/iGfQWJDGBn
Life-cycle cost of education community settings are informed by climate change assumptions. In addition to the flow of research money to faculty for laboratory space, graduate student support, supercomputer installations, conference travel; these assumptions inform the architectural character of a campus — i.e. the design and operation its buildings and infrastructure. These assumptions swing back and forth over these eternal institutions with cyclical assumptions about global cooling and global warming. In the late 1960’s academic researchers found evidence of global cooling. Fifty years on academic researchers assume the earth is warming. We just roll with it as we do with all the other policy “givens” we accommodate. Stewardship of the planet — keeping it clean for those who follow us — Yes. Catastrophilia — the love of catastrophone so well documented in history — not so much.
As with all emotional issues, language changes mightily. We refer you to our journey through technical standard language HERE.
According to a report by the Congressional Research Service, federal funding for climate research and related activities totaled approximately $13.8 billion in fiscal year 2020. This funding was distributed across various agencies and programs, including the National Science Foundation’s Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate Program Office, and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Not included in this figure is the opportunity cost and loss of brand identity of not conforming to the climate change agenda.
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwBpic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T