Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., President of the National Academy of...

Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., President of the National Academy of... Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., President of the National Academy of... Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., NAE President, Presents the ASME Roy V. Wright LectureMay 11, 2018 ASME President Charla Wise with Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., at the Roy V. Wright Lecture on April 23 in Washington, D.C.ASME recently honored Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., Ph.D., president of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) with the ASME Roy V. Wright Lecture and Award, which was presented during a dinner hosted by Lester Su, chair of the ASME Committee on Government Relations. The event was held in the Mansfield Room of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 23.ASME President Charla Wise welcomed ASME members and invited guests, first introducing the Honorable Gary Peters, a U.S. senator from Michigan, for opening remarks. Senator Peters discussed the technological progression being made by engineers today, specifically in regards to self-driving ve hicles, noting that the Federal government has a role to play in ensuring ur nation is able to meet the challenges and opportunities that come with the rapid technological advancements that are currently taking place. The senator shared his excitement for the potential opportunities self-driving vehicles will offer as they are further developed and manufactured here in the United States. Before departing, Senator Peters recognized Dr. Shawn Moylan, an ASME Congressional Fellow, who has been serving in his office since September 2017.Wise then introduced the Keynote Speaker, Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr., Ph.D., for the ASME Roy V. Wright Lecture. The lecture, established in 1949 to honor Wright, ASMEs 50th president, is a tribute to his contributions as a citizen to our nation and to his community. By means of this lecture, ASME hopes to impress on engineers and all young people, the duties, responsibilities and privileges of citizenship in our democracy. The Honorable Gary Peters, a U.S. senator from Michigan, provided opening remarks at the event.ASME members and guests were engrossed by Dr. Motes lecture, titled The National Academy of Engineerings Grand Challenges for Engineering and the Scholars Program, which presented an aspirational vision of what engineering needs to deliver to all people on the planet in the 21st century.Dr. Mote shared how the NAEs Grand Challenges report, which was published in 2008, spawned a biannual series of Global Grand Challenges Summits hosted by the NAE, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the U.K. Royal Academy of Engineering. The NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program was launched at a U.S. national summit on the Grand Challenges in 2009.The vision for the NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering and their solutions are global, so a principal goal of the NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program is to engage young engineers to work on global challenges. A second, broader goal is to prepare students for the multicultural, multi disciplinary, socially conscious global engagement needed for 21stcentury engineering, through an educational supplement that is adaptable to any university engineering education program. The Honorable Gary Peters, U.S. senator, with ASME President Charla Wise. Dr. Mote informed guests that initially, 122 U.S. engineering deans signed a letter to President Obama in 2015 committing to launch Grand Challenges Scholars Programs and to prepare at least 20,000 Grand Challenges Scholars over the next decade. Currently, approximately 56 U.S. universities have operational programs or programs under review and another 33 are exploring programs. The NAE ultimately anticipates expanding to 200 domestic programs, more than half of the engineering colleges in this country. In addition, Grand Challenges Scholars Programs are operational or being formed at 19 foreign universities. According to Dr. Mote, interest in the program among students is high, so continued growth, often driven by the st udents themselves, is realistic. The NAE Grand Challenges have also been incorporated in K-12 curriculums and in after-school programs across the United States.In his closing remarks, Dr. Mote stated that as the Grand Challenges Scholars Program continues to expand nationally and globally, the bridges for solutions to Grand Challenges for particular locales will be built by the young engineers who participate in the program, which is why this program is the key to fulfilling the vision of the Grand Challenges for Engineering in this century.Before adjourning, President Wise presented Dr. Mote with an award in recognition of his dedication and commitment to ASME, the U.S., and the world community by preparing the next generation for the 21st century global engineering initiatives. Charla Wise (right), president of ASME, presents the Roy V. Wright Award to Clayton Daniel Mote, Jr.Dr. Mote was first elected to NAE membership in 1988 and then to the positions of councilor, treasurer, a nd now president for a six-year term beginning July 1, 2013. He has served on the National Research Council (NRC) governing board executive committee since 2009.Dr. Motes recognition as an ASME Roy V. Wright lecturer will complement his previous recognitions, which include the NAE Founders Award, the ASME Medal, and Germanys Humboldt Prize. He is an Honorary Fellow of ASME and ASEE, and Fellow of AASS, the American Academy of Mechanics, the Acoustical Society of America, and AAAS. He holds four honorary doctorates and three honorary professorships. He was also elected to the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2015. Samantha Fijacko, ASME Senior Government Relations Representative

Alleviating Pressure Ulcers

Alleviating Pressure Ulcers Alleviating Pressure Ulcers Alleviating Pressure UlcersThere are many issues that have been brought into the public eye when it comes to paralysis. But one issue patients deal with that many may not be familiar with is pressure ulcers, which can lead to serious infection and, in the worst cases, death. Surgery can cost between $50,000-100,000 per episode, says Carmen DiGiovine. He is a clinical associate professor in occupational therapy, and the program director for the assistive technology center with The Ohio State Universitys Wexner Medical Center. For his team, the solution theyre working on is called Sit Smart. DiGiovine says it began when he was approached five years ago about the pressure ulcer dicke bretter bohren mssen by someone in the medical community. The idea for the device didnt immediately take off but was then seen as a good project for a capstone. This is exactly the kind of project where a students enthusiasm can make the difference, he says. What are pressure ulcers? For individuals who dont have sensation in the lower half of their body they dont have that feedback ordnungsprinzip the rest of us have, explains DiGiovine. They cant detect pain and cant move around to react to that pain. Sitting for long periods of time in a wheelchair, the bone can push against muscle and push against their skin, which causes a pressure ulcer. He says the statistics say that 50%-85% of those with paralysis will suffer from ulcers. Professors Carmen DiGiovine (left) and Sandra Metzler are the driving force behind Sit Smart. Image Katrina Norris / Ohio State University According to DiGiovine, the Sit Smart invention is about helping with behavior adjustment as much as anything. You want less pressure on the parts prone to injury and pressure ulcers, so, if youre out of position, it will know, he says. Sit Smart gives those in the medical field data to look at to help the user change their behavior. It also tells the user when theyr e out of position. People in wheelchairs are told to switch positions every 15-30 minutes but dont always do it because they dont keep timers and its not easy to have a sense of how much time has gone by. Our way says that rather than time, look at the amount of pressure and provide that feedback to the user. The vision right now is that consumers would see the areas that are under that potentially harmful pressure light up. Presently, Sit Smart is wired but the intent is for it to become wireless and utilize Bluetooth. Students involved stretched their minds to think about everything from a whole seat cushion system on down, he says, but over time, they realized sensors in a mat was the efficient and affordable way to take measurements and provide feedback to both consumer and clinician. A unique part is also that our students are graduating and going on to their own lives yet are still involved in the project, he says. They are still consultants and they did that because they real ly wanted to help people. We all meet every other week driven by recognizing that this is a significant problem, but, one that has a potential solution. Eric Butterman is an independent writer. Learn about the latest trends in bioengineering at ASMEs Global Congress onNanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology. For Further DiscussionSit Smart gives those in the medical field data to look at to help the user change their behavior.Prof. Carmen DiGiovine, The Ohio State University

How to manage your finances when you are married

How to manage yur finances when you are marriedHow to manage your finances when you are marriedOne of the most popular questions I get from clients and readers is this how should we combine finances after we get married? And to be honest, theres no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. But its an important question to answer for yourself and your spouse. How exactly you approach this subject will depend on you and your partner, but these are the things you should do to figure it out.Talk, Talk, TalkI hope you had the money talk before you got married, but if not, you must do it now. Money touches every area of our lives, so its imperative to talk about it with our partners. Talk about how your parents dealt with money while you were growing up. Talk about what fears, habits, and beliefs that created in your life. Talk about any money mistakes youve made it the past. Talk about your money habits and if and when you go overboard with your spending. Once you do this, you can be ope n and honest in your approach to managing money together.Get TransparentIf youre going to be sharing your life, you should be transparent about what that life includes. That means getting really honest about any debt that either of you owe, any big money mistakes youve made in the past, and more. You should both shareSet Joint GoalsMoney is much easier to talk about when you frame it around your goals. It reminds you why youre sticking to a budget, which makes it more motivating, and sometimes easier. Setting joint goals is even more important, so that you both know what youre working towards. It also will allow you to act as a team when it comes to your money, because Decide If/How to Combine AccountsEvery couple handles money differently. Gone are the days when the husband earned the money and handled all the financial decisions. Gone are the days when women werent even allowed to have their own bank accounts. Now, as marriages look different than they used to, and women are becom ing the main breadwinners, there are more options for handling money.I personally like to have some of my own money. I think its important to at least have your own personal emergency savings account in case you need to leave a relationship. For Dan and me, we each have our own checking and savings accounts, but we also have joint accounts. fruchtwein of our expenses and spending come out of our joint accounts, but we also have our own money to use as we please.Assign the Money Point PersonWho is going to be the one to pay the bills? Whose name is going to be on the accounts? Sometimes, there is an obvious person who is more financially inclined or organized. Or perhaps, one of you hates managing money less than the other. Maybe there are ways to split up the money tasks. Make koranvers its an open conversation with a clear, defined plan so that no one is confused or resentful afterwards.Set Some Ground RulesThis isnt a step to take in order to control your partner. But you should b oth be on the same page about what is acceptable or not. Is there a sum of money that is too large to make the purchase unilaterally? How do you want to approach each other to discuss a large purchase? How to do you want to make decisions about household income and expenses?Meet With a Financial ExpertDan and I recently met with a friend of mine who is a financial planner. Yes, Im a financial coach but Im not an investment expert, nor do I know much about things like life insurance. Now that were getting married, I wanted to make sure were on the right track financially. This is especially true since Im not putting as much away for retirement this year, as Ive taken a big pay cut by quitting my day job. I wanted to make sure Id still be secure in the future while taking a break for a year or two. We got great advice for retirement savings, and learned a lot about life insurance. I feel a lot more confident and secure about ourHave Regular Money DatesJust like you cant set and forget a budget, you cant set and forget joint financial goals. You have to check in and make sure things are still on track, and see if there are any tweaks that need to be made. Set up a regular day and time that you will sit down with your partner and review your finances. Go over your banking and leistungspunkt card statements, compare those to the budget that you set up. Is there anything that isnt working? Does anything need to be tweaked? Chances are, the answer is yesBe realistic when you schedule these dates. Dont plan on having the conversation on Sunday evening if you know youre always scrambling to prepare for the week and will likely skip the conversation. Perhaps you can pair the date with something fun, or give yourselves a reward after you have the conversation. Continuing to do this will keep you open and transparent about money, and will allow you to make changes when needed.This article was originally published on MaggieGermano.com.

The Motivations of Passion and Money

The Motivations of Passion and Money The Motivations of Passion and Money The short answer is no, nothing guarantees financial success. But does that mean you should abandon your dreams of being a pioneer, starting a business, or pursuing unconventional work? Of course not. But that answer comes with conditions. For instance, if your passion wont allow you to subsist at an acceptable level or would affect your education then you probably shouldnt bet your economic stability on its success. After all, without your basic needs being met you have lack the capacity to pursue your passions in any successful fashion.But even the threat of economic ruin shouldnt keep you from participating in your passions to some extent. In fact, research has shown that people who regularly work towards something for which they are passionate are more satisfied and fulfilled than those who do not. This is just as true for individuals who possess the material means to do what makes them happy.fruchtwein o f the time, people who have more than enough money to consider pursuing more fulfilling work refuse to do so simply because doing so would shrink their income. To these individuals, the point where they have enough money to abandon the work that keeps them unhappy is never reached. But the assumption that they dont already have sufficient means to do so is frequently wrong.Another incorrect assumption is that doing what makes you happy can never lead to financial success. The fact of the matter is that you never know where your passions will lead, what you will produce, and the value that others may find in your inventions or insight. The only way to find out what your dreams have to offer is to act towards reaching them. The only way to turn an uncertainty into a certainty is to actively pursue the consequences.The fact is that you can never precisely predict the future. You can never plan for every eventuality. All one can do is move slowly, and smartly, towards making a reality a nd wait and see what happens. Even small steps can change reality in a big way or reveal perspectives that were previously unseen. And, you never know, you may find that your passion can and does turn a profit. But even if it doesnt, spending part of your day doing something that makes you feel purposeful and content is necessary in being happy and more productive in both your personal and professional lives. Dont let the money factor keep you from pursuing your dream.

The Awful Side of Letter T Template

The Awful Side of Letter T Template A cover letter is utilized to react to a job posting as soon as the employer is actively seeking to fill a position. To alleviate the transition after my departure, I am content to help you with any training tasks during my last weeks at work. By supplying the T Cover Letter, youre simplifying their job, and cutting right to the chase of what theyre searching for the match For instance, if you need to supply pizza for a volunteer thank-you party and are searching for a neighborhood pizza parlor to present the pizza in-kind, youd write a corporate appeal. You might even offer a demand letter for money owed to somebody who owes you money. However bitter youre, resist the need to vent in your resignation letter, Salemi explained. Dont hesitate to reword the letter to ensure it is unique to your situation and thus it does not seem to be copied and pasted from the world wide web. If you produce an effort, folks will notice. Besides, fruchtwei n times, developing a demand letter ought to be the exact first step to take. If you have to settle an issue, you dont need to send a demand letter immediately. You dont need to have an enormous problem so as to use a letter to create demands. Then write down all the explanations for the letter along with your demands. If at all possible, make sure the recipient sees whats going to occur if he doesnt comply. Attempt to support each statement you make with a particular item of evidence. Try to remember, youre not required to include your reason behind resigning in your letter. Before you compose a letter of interest, you want to comprehend the mechanics involved. Top Letter T Template Secrets The pay for delete offer is just a request. The very first collection letter needs to be mailed only once you have tried to make it to the customer by telephone and email. Contact Information The very first part of your cover letter should consist of information on the way in which t he employer can contact you. You also dont incorporate the employers contact info or the date on top. Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Letter T Template Is Wrong 1 activity you may want to consider is to earn a tissue paper frame for this template. The period business letter has actually come to be a schrift of written communication with a certain format, and with professional content in its entire body. Add your private info to the template to make cover letters you may use for a wide variety of kinds of job applications. To get you started, following is a template employing the framework I discussed above in addition to an instance of a letter that follows it. There are four forms of collection letters. Youre able to print our free stencils below which are offered in a selection of formats. Its possible to use these totally free stencils for a number of activities. State any new developments associated with the company It is essential for you to keep current wit h any new developments about the organization. Additionally, most legal and accounting firms expect a retainer before they will provide services to their customers. Also, highlight in the letter how you will add to the job and the business. First of all, you ought to stay away from rude and threatening language. For example, you may make a demand for payment letter if a person owes you money. A cover letter is a significant portion of nearly every work application. Or youll be able to give an alternative in the vorstellung the recipient wont have the ability to accomplish the tasks in time. While putting your response in writing might sound like an intimidating task, it is quite very likely to be the finest and most efficient means to respond to the IRS. Such letters are official documents that you give to a person who you are having trouble with. Make certain you keep a duplicate of the letter for your records or in the event you need to try out the strategy with a diffe rent creditor or collector. So if you wind up using the document in court, it is going to function as a strong bit of evidence. If thats the case, having such document would permit you to present your case in front of a judge. Just as with any other cover letter, it is helpful to check at a template when writing an email cover letter. You could be quite surprised by how effective a very simple letter can be. It only requires the expertise and youre able to write professional letters, cover letters, resumes, and company letters in almost no time. By searching online, you are going to be able to chance upon a letter of interest sample thatll make writing a letter of interest simple for you.Also, utilize this paragraph to alert the individual precisely when you are going to contact her or him to follow up on the letter. By obeying the aforementioned ideas, you will be able to compose an effective letter of interest. Now compose just a little blurb for every one of the requirem ents in the My Qualifications column.

One of the Most Disregarded Systems for Start a Resume Writing Business Udemy

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