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John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

February 8, 2024
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2022 IRS 990 Filing: President And Fellows Of Harvard College

NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments

The University continues its  expansion in Allston, Massachusetts. The Harvard Business School and many of the university’s athletics facilities, including Harvard Stadium, are located on a 358-acre (145 ha) campus in Allston, a Boston neighborhood across the Charles River from the Cambridge campus. The John W. Weeks Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Charles River, connects the two campuses. Intending a major expansion, Harvard now owns more land in Allston than it does in Cambridge.

A ten-year plan calls for 1.4 million square feet (130,000 square meters) of new construction and 500,000 square feet (50,000 square meters) of renovations, including new and renovated buildings at Harvard Business School; a hotel and conference center; a multipurpose institutional building; renovations to graduate student housing and to Harvard Stadium; new athletic facilities; new laboratories and classrooms for the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; expansion of the Harvard Education Portal; and a district energy facility.

Allston Planning and Development

Harvard Research Summary 2023:

  • Alleviating depression with yoga
  • Using Machine Learning to Listen to Whales
  • Considering the genetics of musical ability

“Taking charge: Black electoral success and the redefinition of American politics”

The Science of Food Standards

February 8, 2024
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Standards and Scientific Advice on Food and Nutrition

In descending order the nations listed below are largest food exporters:

  1. United States: The United States is one of the largest food exporters in the world. It exports a wide range of agricultural products, including grains, meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.
  2. Netherlands: Despite being a relatively small country, the Netherlands has a highly developed agricultural sector and is a major exporter of agricultural products. It is particularly known for its exports of vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
  3. Germany: Germany is a significant exporter of food and agricultural products. It exports a variety of goods such as meat, dairy products, grains, and processed foods.
  4. Brazil: Brazil is one of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural commodities. It is particularly known for its exports of soybeans, beef, poultry, coffee, and sugar.
  5. China: China has a vast agricultural sector and is a major exporter of various food products. It exports goods like vegetables, fruits, seafood, processed foods, and tea.
  6. Canada: Canada is a significant exporter of agricultural products, including grains, meat, dairy products, and seafood. It has a strong presence in the global agricultural market.
  7. Australia: Australia is a major food exporter, known for its exports of wheat, beef, lamb, dairy products, and wine. It benefits from its vast agricultural land and favorable climatic conditions.
  8. France: France is renowned for its agricultural products and is a leading exporter of wine, cheese, dairy products, grains, and processed foods.
  9. Argentina: Argentina is a prominent exporter of agricultural commodities, particularly soybeans, wheat, corn, beef, and wine.
  10. Thailand: Thailand is a significant exporter of agricultural products, including rice, seafood, processed foods, and tropical fruits.

Cocoa: Food of the Gods

February 8, 2024
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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

International Cocoa Organization


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Joint Use of Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Facilities and Equipment

February 8, 2024
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Telephone, telegraph, and power lines over the streets of New York City 1888

 

Guide for the Joint Use of Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Facilities and Equipment

 

Abstract: This guide identifies the mechanisms and an analytic approach for developing consistent rules, agreements, and/or methodologies for the evaluation and inter-entity cooperation managing pole attachments on utility infrastructure that can contain both electric supply as well as communications wireline and wireless facilities.

The common safety codes and accepted good industry practices for joint use are referenced, including items such as clearances and strength/loading requirements, appropriate work rules during installation, maintenance and restoration, and general guidelines. The considerations within this guide can be used to help perform a detailed assessment of attachment installations where communications antennas and related wireline and wireless equipment are to be co-located on joint use structures.

Scope: This guide provides recommendations for the development of consistent guides, agreements, and/or methodologies for the evaluation and inter-company cooperation on managing pole attachments on Electric Utility infrastructure.

Purpose: The Joint Use Guide documents consistent approaches, methodologies and rules for the sharing and co-location of equipment with electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D) facilities for communications such as antennae and/or cable. With the emergence of new communications networks and emerging technologies which depend on widely distributed communications {e.g. 5G and Internet of Things ( IoT)}, the needs of vertical real-estate for use in communications is expected to dramatically increase in the coming years. While electric T&D facilities provide an excellent platform to help meet these needs, there are significant safety and reliability issues associated with their use.
Related:

2023 National Electrical Safety Code

2026 National Electrical Code Workspace

H.R. 7495: Empowering Learners through Competency-Based Education

February 7, 2024
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But what is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?  If men were angels, no government would be necessary.  If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.  In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this:  you must first enable the government to control control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.”James Madison, Federalist 51

Relevant Federal Executive & Legislative Committees

House of Representatives: Committee on Education & the Workforce

Senate: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions 

SCOTUS: West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency

United States District Court, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School et al. v Ann Arbor School District Board


H.R. 305: One School, One Nurse Act of 2023

H.R. 6078: GROWTH Act of 2023

H.R. 3425: To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize capacity building grants for community

H.R. 221: Expand Pell Grant eligibility to certain trade schools

H.R. 193: Teach Relevant Apprenticeships to Drive Economic Success Act

H.R. 202: States’ Education Reclamation Act

H.R. 302: Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023

The University Campus As A Designed Work and an Artefact of Cultural Heritage

Akkreditierten Prüflabor Normenmanagement

February 7, 2024
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Academic research laboratories in Austria:

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) – A research institute located in Klosterneuburg, Austria, that focuses on basic research in the natural and mathematical sciences.

Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) – A research organization in Vienna, Austria, that conducts applied research in fields such as energy, health and environment, mobility, and security.

Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) – A research institute in Vienna, Austria, that focuses on theoretical and experimental research in quantum physics and information.

Vienna BioCenter (VBC) – A research campus in Vienna, Austria, that hosts multiple research institutes and centers focusing on life sciences, including molecular biology, genetics, and biomedicine.

Graz University of Technology – A research university located in Graz, Austria, that has several research laboratories and centers in fields such as engineering, computer science, and natural sciences.

These are just a few examples of academic research laboratories in Austria, and there are many more across the country in various fields and disciplines.

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February 5, 2024
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Human Resources 200

February 5, 2024
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United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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“Choose a job you love,

and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Kong Fuzi, Confucius

 

Today we dwell on titles that inform management of the education industry in the United States specifically; but also more generally in global markets where the education industry is classified as a Producer and a User of human resources.  It is an enormous domain; likely the largest.

Human Resources 100 covers skilled trade training in all building construction disciplines.

Human Resources 200 covers the range of skills needed to manage an educational setting — school districts, colleges and universities

Human Resources 300 covers higher level management of these settings.  (Representative Organization Charts)

Human Resources 500 covers everything else

Human Resources 500

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Engineering a Fair Future: Why we need to train unbiased AI

Recommended Reading:

“The Human Side of Enterprise” 1960 by Douglas McGregor | MIT Management Sloan School

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

Columbia University: Cloward–Piven Strategy

Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers: The Story of Success” explores the factors that contribute to high levels of success and achievement. The concept of the “10,000-hour rule” is one of the key ideas presented in the book.

The 10,000-hour rule suggests that it takes approximately 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to achieve mastery in a particular field. Gladwell draws on the research of psychologist K. Anders Ericsson, who studied the practice habits of experts in various domains. The book examines examples of successful individuals, such as Bill Gates, The Beatles, and elite athletes, to illustrate how their commitment to extensive practice played a crucial role in their extraordinary accomplishments.

While Gladwell popularized the 10,000-hour rule, it’s important to note that the concept has faced criticism. Some argue that the amount of practice required for expertise can vary depending on the field, the individual, and other factors. Nevertheless, “Outliers” encourages readers to consider the importance of effort, opportunity, and cultural factors in the development of success. The book goes beyond individual talent and emphasizes the role of external influences and circumstances in shaping exceptional achievement.

 

 

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