Education & Healthcare Facility Electrotechnology Committee
Supercomputing plays a crucial role in academic research by providing researchers with the computational power needed to perform complex and data-intensive tasks that are beyond the capabilities of standard computers. These advanced computing systems offer significant benefits and opportunities for researchers across various disciplines. Here are some key roles that supercomputing fulfills in academic research:
Simulation and Modeling: Supercomputers are used to simulate and model complex phenomena that cannot be easily replicated in real-world experiments. This is particularly important in fields like physics, chemistry, climate science, and engineering. Researchers can simulate the behavior of materials, climate patterns, particle interactions, and more, enabling a deeper understanding of natural processes and guiding experimental design.
Big Data Analysis: In many academic disciplines, researchers are dealing with vast amounts of data generated from experiments, observations, or simulations. Supercomputers excel in processing and analyzing big data, extracting valuable insights, and identifying patterns or correlations that would be difficult or impossible to detect using traditional computing resources.
Genomics and Bioinformatics: Supercomputing plays a vital role in genomics and bioinformatics research. Analyzing and comparing genomic data from various species or individuals requires immense computational power. Supercomputers help researchers analyze DNA sequences, identify genes associated with diseases, and explore the complexities of biological systems.
Drug Discovery and Computational Biology: Supercomputers are instrumental in drug discovery and computational biology, where researchers use simulations to understand how drugs interact with target proteins or predict the structure of complex biological molecules. These simulations help in the development of new drugs and therapies.
Astrophysics and Cosmology: Supercomputing is used to simulate the behavior of galaxies, stars, and the universe as a whole. Astrophysicists and cosmologists rely on supercomputers to model the evolution of celestial bodies, study cosmic events, and explore the mysteries of the universe.
Machine Learning and AI Research: Supercomputers accelerate research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning by providing the computational power needed to train large-scale models and algorithms. This is critical for applications like natural language processing, image recognition, and autonomous systems.
Optimization and Data-Driven Decision Making: In various fields, supercomputing enables optimization problems to be solved more efficiently, leading to data-driven decision making. This is relevant in areas such as logistics, transportation, finance, and operations research.
Climate and Environmental Studies: Supercomputers are extensively used in climate and environmental research to model climate change, weather patterns, and the impact of human activities on the environment. These simulations help in understanding and mitigating the effects of global warming and other environmental challenges.
A small, entry-level supercomputer designed for academic or research purposes might cost around $500,000 to $1 million. These systems typically have modest computing power and are used in smaller research institutions or organizations with limited budgets.
Mid-range supercomputers with more significant computational capabilities can cost anywhere from $1 million to $10 million. These systems are often used in larger research institutions, national laboratories, and universities for advanced scientific simulations, big data analysis, and AI research.
At the high end, the most powerful and cutting-edge supercomputers, known as “exascale” systems, can cost several hundred million to over a billion dollars. These machines are at the forefront of technology and are typically used for groundbreaking research in areas like climate modeling, nuclear research, drug discovery, and national security applications.
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— Frysk (@FryskeTaal) August 17, 2023
Owing to the complexity of the domain, starting 2023 we will break down the standards for education community safety and sustainability into two separate colloquia — Kitchens 100, Kitchenettes 200, and Kitchens 300.
Kitchens 100 will deal with fire safety and ventilation
Kitchenettes 200 will deal with small multi-appliance installations in commercial occupancies; typical in education communities
Kitchens 300 will deal with sustainability criteria. Kitchens 100 will deal primarily safety.
Today we explain the results of our status check on kitchen safety literature; starting with US-based standards developers; among them:
3-A Sanitary Standards
AGA Response to The Atlantic Article about Natural Gas Cooking
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
ASHRAE International
Ventilation for Commercial Cooking Operations
ASTM International
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Noteworthy Research:
Design Application of Smart Kitchen for Aging Based on Interactive Behavior Analysis
A Futuristic Kitchen Assistant – Powered by Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Environmental analyses of waste cooking oil recycling and complete use practices in Bogor, Indonesia
IAPMO International
Prefabricated Gravity Grease Interceptors
International Code Council
National Fire Protection Association
National Electrical Code
Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
We will also review federal and state-level regulatory action. Open to everyone. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
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With illumination technology an essential part of the safety of audiences and subjects, and the quality and character of art and entertainment events, we follow best practice titles published by the Illumination Engineering Society; its library linked below:
Anyone who has ever purchased a ticket for a Broadway (New York) performance event, may understand (in dollar terms), the complexity of these events and the transfer cost to design, build, operate and maintain the complex electrotechnologies that make them successful. We see many changes to the firmware governing event technologies crossing our radar.
The IES has a number of titles of a general nature that are consulted routinely in education communities; among them the American National Standard Practice on Lighting for Educational Facilities. We find them incorporated by reference into design guidelines and construction contracts; especially The Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition.
Our interest today lies in IES DG-20 Stage Lighting – A Guide to Planning of Theatres and Auditoriums. updated to add content for stage lighting controls; interfacing with networks, house light design, control, and performance including emergency lighting, stage worklight and cue light systems; LED and automated stage lighting instruments; power distribution for stage and house lighting systems; and future proofing systems. A related title — IES RP-41 Recommended Practice: Lighting Theater, Auditorium, and Worship Spaces — also noteworthy for its applicability in other cultural occupancies in education communities
There are no live consultations in the IES bibliography for either of these titles at the moment. When there are you may find them at the link below.
IES Standards Open for Public Review
We always encourage our colleagues to participate directly in the IES standards development process. CLICK HERE to get started. You may also communicate directly with IES staff about securing the review drafts (Contact Albert Suen, asuen@ies.org).
Because of the ubiquity of lighting technology IES titles are on the standing agenda of several of our periodic teleconferences — Power, Healthcare, Sport and Lively Art colloquia. We collaborate closely with experts on the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee. See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.
Issue: [14-110]
Category: Electrical, Arts & Entertainment, Lighting
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Jim Harvey, Kane Howard
With a @UCIrvine @UCIEngineering faculty delegation to the @PacificSymphony to discuss our joint new instrument competition. The details are still being worked out but needless to say, it will be epic! pic.twitter.com/dvT4Mfp9xU
— UCI Engineering Dean (@UCIEngineerDean) September 25, 2023
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Pennsylvania State University Engineering Student Thesis on Auditorium Lighting
It is well-documented that in the United States, there is a correlation between areas with colleges or universities and a higher likelihood of voting for Democratic candidates. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon:
“Progressive” is a misnomer. Weimer Germany was progressive. Eugenics, promoted by Margaret Sanger, is also “progressive”. The word progressive is not progressive at all if you are serious about living in peace in a civilized culture.
That’s for sure. The larger the university research funding, the more virulent the community.
The rural divide hews to belief in personal responsibility, limited government, fiscal conservatism and no infanticide. Urban dwellers believe quite the opposite. Not only that, they are inured to facts and reason. Urban dwellers resemble a tribe, with a likely genetic connection to packs of hyenas.
It’s important to note that these are general trends, and there can be significant variations between different regions and specific colleges or universities.
For up-to-date and more specific research on this topic, you may refer to recent studies or analyses conducted by political scientists, research institutions, or polling organizations. Academic journals and reputable news sources may also have in-depth analyses of voting patterns in relation to education and geographic location.
Half the US population lives in the red counties, the other half in the gray counties. Draw your own conclusions.
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006 (except for the music and entertainment sectors where they came into force on 6 April 2008). The aim of the Noise Regulations is to ensure that workers’ hearing is protected from excessive noise at their place of work, which could cause them to lose their hearing and/or to suffer from tinnitus (permanent ringing in the ears).
The level at which employers must provide hearing protection and hearing protection zones is 85 dB(A) (daily or weekly average exposure) and the level at which employers must assess the risk to workers’ health and provide them with information and training is 80 dB(A). There is also an exposure limit value of 87 dB(A), taking account of any reduction in exposure provided by hearing protection, above which workers must not be exposed.
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— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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