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Boosting the status of women in engineering, mathematics, medicine, and science is the aim of the RAISE project. The project maintains a database of professional awards to attract what the founders hope will become successful applications and nominations.
The NSF-funded Network for Computational Nanotech-nology has created nanoHUB, an online resource center for software related to nanoscience. Tutorials and seminars are also available, including Supriyo Datta’s four lectures “Concepts of Quantum Transport.”
Compact fluorescent bulbs cost 3-10 times more than incandescent bulbs, yet consume 65-75% less electricity and last 10 times longer. Visit One Billion Bulbs, if you need encouragement to make the cost-saving, environment-friendly switch to compact fluorescent bulbs.
If you’ve ever folded a piece of paper into an airplane, launched it, and wondered how to improve its range...
