Biomimicry Engineerings Sincerest Form of Flattery

Biomimicry Engineerings Sincerest Form of Flattery Biomimicry Engineerings Sincerest Form of Flattery It is hard to improve on the real thingnature has been engineering itself since the first life forms appeared on the planet. As human engineering solutions become more challenging, engineers are taking a closer look at how natural processes work, often at the molecular or atomic scale, for inspiration such as the changing colors on a butterflys wings, the motion of an insects joint, or how termites build towering structures. These working prototypes have been with us all along, its just a matter of recognizing them and studying their entwurf and function.According to the Biomimicry Guild, Biomimicry is an innovation method that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating natures time-tested patterns and strategiesfor example, a solar cell inspired by a leaf. The goal is to create products, processes, and policiesnew ways of livingthat are well-adapted to life on Earth over the long haul . Biomimicry follows lifes principles, such as build from the bottom up, self-assembly, optimize rather than maximize, use free energy, cross-pollinate, embrace diversity, adapt and evolve, use life-friendly materials and processes, engage in symbiotic relationships, and enhance the biosphere. By following ansicht principles you can create products and processes that are well-adapted to life on Earth.Engineer Eiji Nakatsu was inspired by the beak of a kingfisher for the design of Japans 200-mph Bullet train (bottom).For example, when chief engineer Eiji Nakatsu was looking for a way to prevent the sonic boom that resulted when the 200-mph Japans Shinkansen Bullet Train emerged from a tunnel, he turned to the natural world for inspiration, looking for something that travels quickly and smoothly between two very different mediums. He decided to model the front of the train after the beak of a kingfisher, which can enter the water at high speeds with very little noise or splash. Not on ly did this design eliminate the noise problem, the train now uses less energy and travels 10% faster.In abedrngnisher example, Omni-ID utilized biomimicry to develop new passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag technology. The problem was the inability to read RFID tags that are in close proximity to metals and liquids. For example, if a traditional RFID tag was placed on a metal roll cage or submerged in liquid, no return signal would be received or it would be quite unreliable. As a result, this problem was a major obstacle to the widespread annahme an kindes statt of passive ultra-high-frequency (UHF) RFID technology.The team took learning from an earlier program that had studied how the wing structure of the Blue Morpho butterfly reflects light with unexpectedly high levels of efficiency, says Tracy Gay, vice president of marketing for Omni-ID. Taking the fundamentals from the cavity structure of the butterfly wing, we enhanced light reflection and applied it with grea t effect to microwave frequencies, which produced spectacularly effective passive UHF RFID devices. Based on this research and development, Omni-ID is the patent holder and inventor of an effective on-metal, passive RFID tag technology.A Turning PointAccording to Janine Benyus, author of Biomimicry Innovation Inspired by Nature, human beings are at a turning point in their evolution.Though we began as a small population in a very large world, we have expanded in number and territory until we are now bursting at the seams, she says. There are too many of us, and our habits are unsustainable. Having reached the limits of natures tolerance, we are finally shopping for answers to the question How can we live on this home planet without destroying it?A school of fish in the ocean could potentially show us new ways of social networking.Just as we are beginning to appreciate what we learn from the natural world, she notes, our models are starting to blink out, and not just a few scattered organisms, but entire ecosystems. A new survey by the National Biological Service found that one-half of all native ecosystems in the United States are degraded to the point of endangerment, she says. That makes biomimicry more than just a new way of viewing and valuing nature. Its also a race to the rescue.Bert Bras, a professor of engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, prefers to call biomimicry biologically inspired design. Biomimicry implies copying and simply copying is not necessarily the best or smartest way to do things, he says. Inspiration allows the engineer to take the best from nature and put it in a new (engineering) context.His research takes a holistic view in identifying fundamental principles that occur across multiple biological systems and that can provide new insight in how to do sustainable design and manufacturing. For example, people have heard about the Lotus effect that has led to self-cleaning surfaces in some products, he says. This principle of using a hydrophobic material with nano/micro bumps is not limited, however, to Lotus leaves but also occurs in butterflies, whales, etc. It is actually an anti-fouling principle that makes sure parasites and dirt do not adhere to an organism. It occurs in many species.Bras is studying how ecological principles from ecosystems can help design better manufacturing networks. Some ecologists, for example, use a metric called cyclicity to see how well-connected an ecosystem is, he states. The higher the cyclicity value, the better. We studied industrial networks, including industrial ecosystems, and found that their cyclicity is much lower than in natural ecosystems. We also observed a correlation between cyclicity and thermodynamic efficiency in Brayton and Rankine thermodynamic cycles.Unlimited PossibilitiesOnce scientists start looking closely, they will realize that nature is filled with incredible design solutions for common and uncommon engineering problems. One of my colleagues, D avid Hu, has looked at how a dog shakes off water, says Bras. Can that be a new way of drying clothes rather than our standard approach of simple rotational spin followed by vaporizing water through heat?Its also important to note that true biologically inspired work requires a multi-disciplinary team. You need biologists, says Bras. For example, my students and I work with my biology colleagues who direct Georgia Techs Center for Bio-Inspired Design (CBID).Ultimately, Bras hopes biomimicry will help people realize the immense need to preserve these biological systems. A fish in an aquarium could be a source for locomotive inspiration, but a school of fish in the wild could potentially also show us new ways of social networking or traffic management, he says. So there is an important imperative to preserve our biological systems in order to learn from them before it is too late.Mark Crawford is an independent writer.Inspiration allows the engineer to take the best from nature and pu t it in a new engineering context.Prof. Bert Bras, Georgia Institute of Technology

What experts have to say about skipping breakfast and weight loss

What experts have to say about skipping breakfast and weight lossWhat experts have to say about skipping breakfast and weight lossBreakfast is one of the leading causes of stalemates in the weight loss discussion. Most of us understand the whole skipping it means results because youre eating lesstheory to be an over implication. But does its daily inclusion actually prompt healthier eating habits?A summation of the dataThe data is complicated by socioeconomic factors. While it is true that studies suggest people who eat breakfast generally weigh less than those that dont, its also true that those who have the luxury of time to fit in breakfast every day tend to lead the kind of lifestyles that can prioritize healthy living. They were also found to generally earn higher wages. Laborers that either skip the meal because they work night shifts or because their income lacks the justification of including it every day are typically saddled with the kind of things that might additionally k eep them from consistent physical activity.Of course, weight loss and health is a muddy equivalency but the findings published in The British Medical Journal should be noted. Monash University conducted a study that found people who eat breakfast to consume about 260 more calories per day than those that do not. This is in direct defiance of the commonly stated assumption that not eating breakfast makes people imbibe more food to compensate throughout the day.Registered dietitian, Sharon Collison endorsed breakfast as a healthy addition to your day even at the forfeit of the calorie intake. Skipping it can lead to inflammation and a series of other health problems. She statesSkipping breakfast is associated with increased disease risk - not only obesity but diabetes, heart disease, and just lower dietary quality.The issue with evaluating the value of breakfast as far as weight loss is concerned also comes down to body types. Evidence suggests breakfast can improve the rate at which fat is burned for those that are already lean however intermittent fasting was found to be a much more reliable method of weight loss for other body types.The ConsensusWell, there isnt one.The should or shouldnt we eat breakfast inquiry may be a little misguided anyway. Whether your goal is to lose weight or to merely live in good health, the question should be aimed at what youre doing in addition to what you do or dont eat in the morning and how you prepare said food if you fit into the former.Even if the science championed breakfast as an absolute must, a doughnut and a sausage croissant would negate any proposed health benefits. Breakfast is only a healthy option if its defined as a meal intended to maximize energy levels and supply the necessary minerals and nutrients.A healthy breakfast needs to include these four crucial things Protein, Healthy fat, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.As far as skipping breakfast is concerned a study was published by The British Dietary Avo cation society debunked the idea that doing so will have negative effects on metabolism. The analytics found that the basic metabolic rate for both groups (the skippers and breakfast eaters) were the same.By examining the consistent data from both the advocates and detractors we can safely assume the followingBreakfast is an opportune meal to provide yourself with important nutrients and minerals conducive for a successful dayPeople who regularly consume breakfast do take on an average of 264 calories more than those that do notYou will lose weight fast by skipping breakfast but maintain your current weight much easier if you do not.

Mini-Sensor Detects and Measures What We Eat Part 1

Mini-Sensor Detects and Measures What We Eat Part 1 Mini-Sensor Detects and Measures What We Eat Part 1 Mini Sensor Detects and Measures What We Eat, Part 1Mention miniaturization and smart sensors and most people immediately think of better and smaller electronics. But nowhere are advancements in sensor technology, as well as materials science and engineering, having greater impact than in the medical field.Developments are leading to more and more noninvasive wearable devices for personalized healthcare. This allows continuous, real-time patient monitoring and assessment of everything from glucose levels and temperature changes to blood pressure and neurological functions.Now researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering have developed miniaturized sensors that mount on a tooth and continuously track what a person eats. In real time, data is transmitted wirelessly via radio waves to a digital device such as a mobile phone. Experts believe such information will help heal th care specialists find links between what people eat and their health.Naturally derived materials have a lot of opportunity for interfaces and functionalization and also offer opportunity to bring together technology and biology. Dean Fiorenzo Omenetto, Tufts University Chewing has been used in wearable sensor systems for the automatic detection of food intake. Image The University of AlabamaFor You Read the latest bioengineering research at asme.orgIn an article scheduled for publication in Advanced Materials News, the researchers describe the process in which the sensor transmitted information on glucose, salt, and alcohol. They tested people after they gargled mouthwash, drank apple juice, alcohol, soup, and water as well as tested them with a dry mouth. The researchers believe these sensors can be adapted to transmit a much wider variety of information that could enable the detection and recording of many nutrients, chemicals, and physiological states.The work i s taking place in the Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics and Advanced Biomaterials Technology Lab and led by Fiorenzo Omenetto, dean of research in the school of engineering and professor of biomedical engineering at Tufts.Were basically a biomaterials group, Omenetto says. Naturally derived materials have a lot of opportunity for interfaces and functionalization and also offer opportunity to bring together technology and biology. We transform proteins into a multitude of formats. We look at devices that can be implanted.The tiny sensor Omenettos team developed is flexible enough to conform and bond to the irregular surface of a tooth. They describe it as operating much like a highway toll system works, with sensors transmitting data wirelessly in response to an incoming radiofrequency signal.The 2mm-by-2mm sensor is made up of three layers, a central layer of material that absorbs the nutrient encapsulated between layers of square-shaped gold rings, which are reverse-facing split ring reso nators. When the middle layer absorbs the nutrients, it swells and the gold rings move apart. Together, the three layers act like a tiny antenna, collecting and transmitting waves in the radio frequency spectrum. The type of nutrient detected ascertains the spectrum and intensity of the radio frequency waves transmitted, enabling identification and measurement of the nutrient.Part 2 of Mini Sensor Detects and Measures What We Eat explores how the team built the device and the changes future versions of it will undergo.Nancy Giges is an independent writer.Read MoreSolar-Powered DronesGo MainstreamArtificial Intelligence Transforms ManufacturingHandheld Dronut Brings Drones Indoors For Further Discussion

Register Now for COMS 2016 and Save

Register Now for COMS 2016 and Save Register Now for COMS 2016 and Save Register Now for COMS 2016 and SaveJuly 8, 2016 Time is running out to register for the Commercialization of Micro, Nano and Emerging Technologies (COMS) conference at a discounted rate. Attendees who sign up for the conference by July 29 can receive up to $100 off the standard registration price.COMS 2016, which is being presented by ASME and the Micro and Nano Technology Commercialization Education Foundation (MANCEF), is a hands-on, practical meeting that is intended to help entrepreneurs bring their research to market, find new customers, and interact with investors, suppliers and other business people. The conference will take place from Aug. 28 to 31 at the JW Marriott Houston.This is the first year that ASME is presenting the conference in conjunction with MANCEF. The conferences, which MANCEF has conducted for more than 20 years, are widely considered to be among the leading global events focusing on th e scale-up of micro, nano, and emerging technologies. The meeting is designed to provide attendees with the latest information on micro and nanotechnology transfer, manufacturing processes, facilities, infrastructure, investment, applications and markets. Regulatory issues, social implications, education and workforce development also will be covered.Nearly 40 thought leaders from the emerging technology space are slated to give presentations during the conference. Scheduled speakers include as Jackie Kerby-Moore, executive director of Sandia Science Technology Park Michael Meador, director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office at the National Science and Technology Council and Mark Zdeblick, chief technology officer and co-founder of Proteus Digital Health.Other experts scheduled to speak at COMS 2016 include David Blivin, managing partner of Cottonwood Technology Fund Todd Christenson, chairman and chief technology officer for HT MicroAnalytical Inc. Jason Hayes, vic e president of technology and neuerung at MiniFAB Kirk Macolini, president of Centurion Technology Sue Neuen, executive director at ScienceOC Bob Sachs, CEO of Team Technologies Shail Sinhasane, CEO of Mobisoft Bruce Swope, vice president of engineering for Sterling Medical Devices Wim Van Hoeve, founder of Tide Microfluidics and Elizabeth Wagar, chair of the department of laboratory medicine at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.This years conference program will also feature a Young Technology Award Contest and Boot Camp early-stage, high-tech entrepreneurs on Aug. 28, the COMS Student Poster Competition on Aug. 29, and a gala dinner on Aug. 30.ASME members and non-members who register for COMS 2016 by July 29 will be able to sign up for $795 and $945, respectively a $100 savings on the standard registration rate. Students who sign up by that date can register for $495 and save $50 on the standard price.For more information on COMS 2016, visit https//www.asme.org/events/coms.

Attract and Retain Younger Workers by Aligning Your Pay Structure with Their Needs

Attract and Retain Younger Workers by Aligning Your Pay Structure with Their NeedsAttract and Retain Younger Workers by Aligning Your Pay Structure with Their NeedsAttract and Retain Younger Workers by Aligning Your Pay Structure with Their Needs RossheimTo paraphrase a famous folk singer who is likely a non-entity for todays 20 somethings, the workforce is a changin.Leading the charge are two generationsrichtung Y and Gen Z. Each are bigger than Gen X, their generational predecessor. Collectively, theyre quickly reshaping todays workplace.Gen Y, known asMillennials, are now the largest generation in the labor force, with Generation Z chasing their heels.If your companywants to attract and retain these workers, youll want to consider their similarities and differences when you design and communicate pay structures.Many Millennials experienced the 2007-2009 recession mid-career. Similarly, many members of Generation Z who are just beginning to enter the workforce were coming of age wh en the curtain rose on the biggest economic trauma in 80 years. The great recession is just one of many factors that affect these young workers attitude toward money.We checked in with three companies that offerreal-life experience with aligning pay with their needs.Granite tries to meet Millennials and Zers on their own termsPlumbing and HVAC supplier The Granite Group fields a labor force of warehouse workers and drivers, inside and outside ausverkauf reps, and managers and management trainees.We have five generations of employees, from the silent generation to Gen Z, says Tracie Sponenberg, senior vice president of human resources at the Concord, New Hampshire, firm.Granite manages pay for its multigenerational workforce by speaking their languages. We have to communicate with people the way they want, says Sponenberg. Generation Z is 100 percent digital natives, but they still want face-to-face conversations about pay.Were attracting younger and younger folks, says Sponenberg. G en Zers are more likely to ask for what they want.Granite meets the expectations of Gen Z by proactively managing their pay. We regularly review salaries and if there are pay inequities, we will correct them, says Sponenberg.For Gen Z, money is much more important, and they share with each other about what they make, Sponenberg says. Joe says he makes $19 an hour and I make $18why is that? they might ask. Granites HR team and managers answer such questions by shifting the focus to the performance of the employee whos inquiring, and with a more systematic approach to setting salaries and increases.Were going through the process of setting up salary bands, and they will increase our transparency. Millennials tend to prefer infographics to some other methods of presentation of data on pay or anything else, and its likely Gen Z will as well.MyHR connects the compensation dots for younger workersMyHR Partners employs mainly human resources assistants, managers and directors, mostly in th eir 20s and 30s, says Tina Hamilton, president of the Allentown, Pennsylvania, human resources outsourcing firm.Hamilton finds that older and younger workers come out on different sides of the time/money tradeoff. Gen Xers and Boomers totally get the value of working 40 hours instead of 50 to 70, says Hamilton. But Millennials and Generation Z want the money.And having grown up in the long shadow of the 2007-2009 recession, the Gen Z people get the value of the dollar in a different way than even Millennials, says Hamilton. They understand the value of savings.Gen Z workers may see that value, but they dont always comprehend what it takes to earn it. MyHR has a solution. Our profit sharingwhich is paid out quarterlyhelps them gain a solid understanding of the relationship between effort and reward, Hamilton says.Our profit-sharing plan is based on tenure and performance, she says. We implemented quarterly profit-sharing in 2017, for the specific reason of giving young people this li ttle push. Profit-sharing keeps workers engaged and thinking about whats good for the companys bottom line.MyHR also offers a matching 401(k) retirement contribution, whichnearly 10 years after the recessionhas a palpable value felt across generations.Power Home Remodeling demystifies commission-based payAt Power Home Remodeling, the bulk of employees are in sales, where most or all compensation is commission and bonus, says Ilysa Raphael, vice president of absatzwirtschaft and senior hiring manager at the Chester, Pennsylvania, firm. More than 80 percent of Powers employees are Millennials or Gen Z.Millennials want to see that hard work will pay off in dollars, says Raphael. They want to forge their own path to financial independence. Millennials tend to understand how Powers commission and bonus structure affords them the potential to follow that path to reach their destination.Generation Z is different. Gen Z candidates can get very distracted by earning potential, says Raphael. Coming straight from college, they dont necessarily understand what it will take to pay rent while also making car and student loan payments, she adds.In addition, younger candidates tend to overemphasize higher base salary and dont understand how large commissions can be, and what bonuses can add. Powers sales reps and executives can earn weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual bonuses for hitting certain marks.To ensure that young workers understand that value proposition, Raphael and her colleagues spend a lot of time educating job candidates and new hires on how the pay structure works, and how it can work for them.We talk to them about how commissions work. We want to give them realistic goals they can and will hit, says Raphael.

The Debate Over How to Add Certification in Resume Sample

The Debate Over How to Add Certification in Resume Sample The Foolproof How to Add Certification in Resume Sample Strategy You should set the expected date of completion. The overview of qualifications in your resume should incorporate the next. You might also, naturally, include any certifications in progress in addition to the anticipated completion date. The very first sphre of your resume affected by means of a certification may be your name. The Fight Against How to Add Certification in Resume Sample Resume certifications may also land a larger paycheck. In the end, its essential to not incorporate any certifications that you dont possess, that is to say its strongly advised not to lie on a resume You merely dont find out how to list certifications on resumes. Listing certifications on a resume is a means to showcase your training and abilities. Things You Wont Like About How to Add Certification in Resume Sample and Things You Will Once an employer is comparing num erous resumes, certifications can force you to rise over the rest. Such professionals have to make certain that sample reaches laboratory with no flaws. Therefore, the sample educational resume is provided simply as an educational model that is designed to help you realize the critical elements of a resume. There are various types of certifications which should be included on a resume kusined on the kind of jobseeker and the business and position that the resume is for. For example, if you discover the job on any social networking website, dont post your resume there, and visit the businesss website instead. So, in spite of the fact that youre thinking about your answers to common interview questions, also earn a list of some you may be asked about your studies and produce answers for every one of them. Study your email address. In any event, list all these entries at the base of your resume, right after your academic credentials. Top How to Add Certification in Resume Sam ple Choices The intent of a cover letter is going to be to flaunt ones qualification to have a specific job. In that situation, you are going to want to place your certifications at the peak of your resume beside your name. If you dont understand whom to deal with the cover letter to, call the organization and discover out. Thus, take out some time and create your resume unique by including a cover letter. Details of How to Add Certification in Resume Sample Just consider it your very first step in convincing employers that youve got the qualifications they require. To submit an application for a position for a phlebotomist, you must have a resume that gives employers an insight on how they wont regret hiring you. Just like different abilities, you should only list certifications on your resume that relate to your intended job. With an important set of relevant abilities, the interviewers knew he was a superior fit. Include any extra schooling or expert development you mig ht have completed. For a absatzwirtschaft Manager, Digital Marketing and advertising Certification goes a very long way in letting the recruiter know the extra skill in precisely the same domain. Refined therapeutic communication abilities. What How to Add Certification in Resume Sample Is - and What it Is Not Take advantage of these strategies and the sample resume below to produce your own expert document. Its more than okay to bring both to a single section. At this time, you may want to think about adding extra sections to your resume. Youll locate tips in every single section of the sample which will help you compose an effective resume. If you own a lot of certificates that you think is essential in the job youre applying for then the best method to showcase which will list all of your certification in your resume. Make certain you optimize your resume with keywords the system could possibly be on the lookout for. At precisely the same time, in the event of freshers , all the certifications matter a good deal. A few of these certifications are really rigorous and, although likely worth it in the future, will place a strain on your time. For instance, if you take up an on-line training course in say, metaphysics. Pursuing qualified education not only can help develop important skill sets, but additionally, it exhibits good character. If you dont think you find it possible to write an outstanding bartending resume then dont If youve got the education and licensing needed for this, make certain you add this to your resume. Whether you get a long academic career with different degrees or masters, or vocational or technical courses that have resulted in professional certificates, there are several approaches to include certifications on a resume to pull the hiring managers interest. Your resume should always incorporate this section, regardless of the degree of education youve achieved. The certificates examples that are listed on your resum e proves that youve completed a job, program or education that is important to the job that you are applying for. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on How to Add Certification in Resume Sample Lets look at how to compose your very own professional medical assistant resume. For instance, a food service certification wouldnt be necessary to landing a job for a mechanic. Even if those skills are regarding the job available. With these, youre more likely to nab an interview since on the very first place you have sufficient work experience in a certain job The degrees you have earned.

Thinking of Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity Heres What You Should Know

Thinking of Pursuing a Career in Cybersecurity Heres What You Should Know I welches a software developer and continuous integration practitioner for more than 20 years before I unintentionally found myself in the cybersecurity field.This was during the great recession of 2008. I remember even today the date October 3. That was the day I found out the company where I was working was closing. I had no idea what my next move would be or should be.I soon found myself interviewing at a security firm, which would later be acquired by Synopsys. The interviewer asked tons of questions about security. I kept repeating over and over, I have no security background. Despite this, I must have said something that enticed them because they gave me an offer the following day.Since I had no clue about anything related to security, my project reviews were initially bad. However, I vowed to be the best. I burned the midnight oil to learn from scratch everything about information security. Learning to speak intelligently about the field, and sharing my knowledge at conferences, helped me a great deal to build my security career.Having a solid understanding of software development, end-to-end knowledge of the software development life cycle, and a deep understanding of software architectures was instrumental to my success in the field.Yes, these are the three key areas in which you should gain knowledge and experience to excel within the software industry, but they are even more important to an application security career.Wondering how you can become part of a fast-paced industry that has a severe talent deficit, all while making a positive impact on the world and growing your career? Lets examine some of the newest, trendiest areas of specialization in cybersecurity1. Cloud Security PractitionerCloud is the talk of the town. Every organization, big or small, wants to move to the wolke, thanks to its flexibility, cost, ability to recover data, se curity methods, and ease of use.To work as a cloud security practitioner, youll need to illustrate that you have experience building, communicating, and managing cloud environments. You should be able to demonstrate how you have supported and/or managed migration to the cloud, delivered a cloud-native project, or delivered cloud automation.Do you have working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform? How about knowledge of Red Hat OpenStack? This expertise is highly valuable.If you dont have these skills right now, does that mean you cant work as a cloud practitioner? Not at all. Take baby steps to learn your way around one cloud provider. Get to know the terms and become proficient. Then,move on to other cloud providers. Its about the journey and building your skills over time.2. DevSecOps EngineerDevOps, DevSecOps, SecDevOps whatever you call it, this methodology is on the rise globally. If you are interested in being part of a great DevSecOps team as a DevSecOps engineer, you should gain experience in containerization technology, preferably Docker and Kubernetes.It is important to have written enterprise in Java applications using the JEE technology stack. Have deep knowledge of build automation (using tools like Jenkins and Bamboo) and release automation (using tools such as Jenkins and Puppet), plus experience using scripting languages (e.g., Ruby and Python).If you dont yet hold these skills, you can learn them as long as you have access to a computer. There are free verbunden resources to help you learn these languages.It may take a while, but its time well spent.3. Security ChampionSecurity champions provide the first level of defense when it comes to offering application security guidance to development teams. Security champions serve primarily as developers, but also play a larger role in ensuring their applications are secure.Champions might spend all their time performing security reviews, providing remediation assistance, and training developers across a portfolio of applications. If you are part of a development team, have good communication skills, and are curious to know more about security, youre an ideal candidate to become a security champion.4. Security ConsultantDo you like traveling? Does the idea of parachuting in to stomp out bugs and flaws wherever they hide sound exciting? If so, you would enjoy life as a security consultant. In this role, you can perform source code analysis, software penetration testing, and secure software design and architecture, all while becomingan indispensable advisor to customers.This role also requires an understanding of application architectures, frameworks, and application threat landscapes. There is a growing need across all areas of cybersecurity, and this is an excellent starting point to build your security skills.The key to being successful when it comes to a career in cybersecurity is the drive to constantly learn about new attack vectors, strategies, and threats. Above all, youll want to focus your drive on helping customers exterminate bugs and untangle the flaws that make their systems insecure.Meera Rao is senior principal consultant at Synopsys.

ASME Launches New ASME.org Website

ASME Launches New ASME.org Website ASME Launches New ASME.org Website ASME Launches New ASME.org WebsiteIf youre reading this sentence, youre on the new website. What you see here is just one of many new page designs on the new ASME.org. After you finish reading this article, we encourage you to explore the site and see for yourself. While youre here, check out the new My Account page and make sure your information and communication preferences are up-to-date. Itll help us keep in touch and better serve you with relevant information and content in the future. www.asme.org One of the main goals of the new website design is to improve the mobile web experience to better serve the increasing number of ASME constituents who primarily use their phones to visit websites and consume digital content. The new site was built using a technique known as responsive design, which enables better viewing and functionality on smartphones, tablets and other devices. Whether you wish to access edito rial content, find the latest society news, purchase a product, access your member benefits, update your account profile or any number of other ways to engage with ASME.org all of those experiences are now fully mobile-optimized with new page designs that look great and function well on any screen.Improved usability and navigation is another goal of the website redesign. The product pages, content pages, full checkout process including shopping cart, My Account page, and calendar of events were all revamped for better ease of use and faster access to information. The website also features a new millionenfach menu navigation that helps visitors see what pages are within each section of the site before they click making it easier to find information quickly by scanning the menu. This menu also contains links to critical tools and resources that are hosted outside of ASME.org, providing a shortcut to the most important websites and tools for each area of ASME all in one place. The new Mega Menu navigation bar expands to preview mora pages within each section of the website.We will also prominently highlight divisions and sections in the navigation via a permanent Sections Divisions link in the site header, appearing at the top of all website pages, as well as in a featured unit on the home page both will lead to a content page with relevant links for these key parts of the Society. The expanded Get Involved menu within the navigation bar also features access to divisions and sections, along with other opportunities to engage with the Society.Whether you are new to ASME and visiting the site for the first time or have been to the ASME.org many times before, it was critically important for the new website to be more intuitive and enable you to find what youre looking for without the trial and error clicking that many experienced on the old site, said Josh Heitsenrether, Managing Director, Marketing Digital Strategy. We wanted the experience of A SME.org to match what youd expect from other leading websites you visit. The millionenfach menu, the layout of the pages, the ability to filter and sort are all intended to make the site easier to use and come back to over and over again.Another change visitors will notice is the new Topics and Resources area of the site, which will be the new central hub for information, news, and thought leadership content all of which was previously scattered throughout separate sections of the website. Now, editorial content from the editors of ASME.org and Mechanical Engineering magazine, resources provided by contributors and collaborators, and society news will be available in a single stream that enables the reader to filter and sort the content as they wish based on source, content type and format. The flexibility of this new content area will enable expansion to include other types of news and information, such as news items from local sections or ASME Divisions. The new To pic Resources area home page and listing page showing one of the ways to filter content based on user preferencesCentralizing the content takes away the complexity of having to click to multiple hub pages to find the topic or type of content youre interested in. If, for example, you only want to view webinars on a specific topic, you can do that easily through the filter options, said Deborah Johnson, Director of Digital Operations. Weve made it much easier to find content all in one place and decide which content you want to view.The websites Search functionality also underwent a major upgrade as part of the redesign, which will result in more accurate and precise results for those using the search feature and the ability to refine results further using the search facets available on the page. This is powered by a new search engine and machine learning technology that has been running on the old website since January 2019 to learn about the sites search activity and deliver bette r results on the new website.The relaunch will be followed by a series of iterative releases over approximately 18months that will include new functionality, new content formats, and further enhancements to navigation. You can provide your feedback by taking a short survey here. A separate project is also slated to upgrade the Community area, which was out of scope for this relaunch. Several other ASME websites have been relaunched or are undergoing a redesign currently. This includes a majority of the RD Conference websites and the ASME E-Fest website.Now that weve done a big redesign of the website, youll start to see continuous enhancements and updates from here including items weve already planned as well as those we gain from feedback from ASMEs constituents, said Heitsenrether. We have a new beginning for our web presence to the world that will show immediate benefit to visitors to the website today, coupled with a regular release plan that will ensure the site remains useful , relevant, and modern for future audiences to come.What to do next?Go to My Account to update your preferences and profile informationCheck out the new homepage and browse the siteBrowse content on the new Topics Resources areaCheck out the Societys other newsletters hereGive us your feedback by taking our post-launch surveyNeed help? Contact Customer Care.

Marine Corps Weight and Fitness Requirements

kriegsmarine Corps Weight and Fitness RequirementsMarine Corps Weight and Fitness RequirementsAccording to the 2008 Marine Corps Order6110.3 W/CH 1 from the Officer of the Commandant, the current voreingestellts of height and weight of all Marines (Male and Female) are listed in this link. Male Weight ChartsFemale Weight Charts If a Marine does not pass the height and weight standards, he/she will be given the Circumference Tape Test that is a measurement of the neck and stomach.Using a body fat percentage algorithm, as long as the Marines are below the following body fat percentages, they are within the standard The Marine Corpschanged their body-fat standards, effective August 11, 2008. The new standards are MALEAge 17-26 18%Age 27-39 19%Age 40-45 20%Age 46 21%FEMALEAge 17-26 26%Age 27-39 27%Age 40-45 28%Age 46 29% Note Many Marines are heavy on muscle/lower on body fat and the current height/weight standards do not accurately reflect someone with more muscle than body fat. If a Ma rine FailsAll Marines are required to maintain their weight/body fat in accordance with Marine Corps standards. Marines who weigh more than allowed on the charts linked below must undergo a body-fat measurement. Those who are over the Marine Corps body-fat standards are enrolled in the Body Composition Program (BCP). Every Marine must be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, or duty assignment. Marines are required to pass a semi-annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The events of the USMC PFT areCrunches - 2 minutes, Pullups max reps, 3 mile timed run. The Marine Corps has developed a Combat Fitness Test (CFT), that all Marines must pass, in addition to the standard Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The grading system for the Marine CorpsCFT establish points for these events, and they will count toward Marine Corps promotion points, just as the PFT currently does. The Marine Corps CFT consists of the following events 880 Yard Run.Marines will run for 880 yards while wea ring boots and camouflage uniform (pants and t-shirt). Ammo Can Lifts.Marines will lift a 30-pound ammo can from the ground, over their heads as many times as they can in two minutes. Maneuver Under Fire.Marines must move through a 300-yard course, and perform designated tasks, in the time limit authorized. The tasks include Moving in a quick scurry for 10 yards, then a high craw for another 15 yards.Drag a casualty for 10 yards, while zigzagging through several cones. Then lift the casualty and carry him/her at a run for 65 yards.Carry two 30-pound ammo cans for 75 yards, while zigzagging through a series of cones.Toss a dummy grenade 22 1/2 yards and land it in a marked target circle.Perform three push-ups, pick up the two 30-pound cans and sprint to the finish line. Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Five Personal Robots Coming to Your Home Soon

Five Personal Robots Coming to Your Home Soon Five Personal Robots Coming to Your Home Soon 5 Personal Robots Coming to Your Home SoonNearly every story you read about progress in robotics tries to grab your attention with a hypothetical robot conquest scenario. This one is no exception.However, the robots in this story arent overtaking philanthropischity as a whole just an increasing share of our daily lives. A new generation of friendly, efficient, and adaptable synthetic servants is invading US homes, exerting a new level of control over our household affairs.And as people surrender to them in record numbers, these real-world robots now dominate a $31-billion global market traditionally ruled by industrial-grade systems.Advanced artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies have rendered the bucket-of-bolts automaton of old-time sci-fi movies obsolete. The mechanoids at the vanguard of this new invasion are as diverse in physical form as they are in functionality. Fro m extremely lifelike humanoids to playful caricatures of celebrities to totally unobtrusive smart home control systems, theres no longer a limit to what a robot is and what it should look like. And increasingly, robots can do much more than simply obey direct orders. They can predict their owners wishes based on their past behavior.A recent report by the Boulder, CO-based market research firm Tractica underscores big changes afoot in the robotics industry. If you factor in specialized items like drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and autonomous cars, sales of nonindustrial robots have now outpaced those of traditional shop-floor robots, claiming a 64% share of the total robotics market revenues.The key underlying story emerging in the industry is that industrial robotics has given way to non-industrial categories, says Tractica research director Aditya Kaul. In this process, the epicenter of the industry is shifting toward Silicon Valley, which is now also becoming a hotbed for artif icial intelligence.Another prime indicator of consumer robots rise to power was the considerable buzz they generated at this years Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in January in Las Vegas. As the nations largest and most influential showcase of next-wave tech, CES is a reliable predictor of coming attractions at your local Best Buy. This year, at least as far as tech-watchers pundits were concerned, consumer robots like the five profiled below stole the show.Smart GarbageWeve all been there before. You come back from the grocery store only to find you forgot to buy the one thing you needed most. Forgetfulness is one of the most human of all foibles, and at least in this case, robots can help. A personal shopping assistant from GeniCan helps households keep their pantries stocked by automatically populating a shopping list on the users smart phone. The device clips on to the side of a garbage or recycling bin, where it holds vigil over whats being thrown away. As empty containers are discarded, the GeniCan scans their barcodes and adds the product information to the digital shopping list. The device also features a speech recognition function, so noncoded items can be added to a list verbally. To fully eliminate the need for return trips to the grocery store for commonly used items, the system connects with Amazons Dash Replenishment service to arsortiment automatic home or office delivery.Professor Einstein. Image Hanson RoboticsPersonal GeniusIt walks. It talks. It understands quantum physics. Professor Einstein (Hanson Robotics) is the real Albert Einsteins mechanized Mini-Me counterparte. The 14.5-in. free-moving figure is a lighthearted facsimile of the worlds most famous scientist, right down to the iconic white mane and a tongue that sticks out on command. Designed for ages 13 and up, the Lilliputian laureate is part science tutor, part personal organizer, part comedian, and part chat partner. Currently selling for a consumer-friendly $299, the Profe ssor incorporates many of the novel features behind Hansons high-end, ultra-realistic, empathetic robots natural language processing, advanced artificial intelligence, and more than 50 realistic if playful facial expressions. Those expressions, in fact, are keys to engaging learners in ways that other apps or learning tools cant. Like the companys more advanced robots, Professor Einsteins skin is made of a biologically inspired nanomaterial called Frubber for flesh rubber which works with a system of internal motors to mimic the motion of human facial muscles. The Wi-Fi-enabled device connects to Hansons Stein-o-Matic app for both iOS and Android devices, bringing a daily influx of fresh knowledge.Cute CompanionLynx from Ubtech Robotics, is a multi-function robot specializing in personalized interactions with its owner. This in-home companion is an extension of the companys Alpha series of humanoid-style devices, which move with either 16 or 20 degrees of freedom. By combining a lifelike range of movement, advanced AI capabilities, and Amazons Alexa AI voice recognition power, Lynx can recognize faces, images, and voices detect emotions offer personalized greetings and handle a range of personal tasks from playing music to monitoring the home while the owner is away. Its connection to Alexa enables users to order products directly from Amazons Prime service with basic voice commands.Leka. Image LekaBonding BallAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions latest statistics, onein 68 children in the U.S. are on the autism spectrum. Although the disease affects people in different ways, autisms hallmarks include challenges with language, social interaction, empathy, learning, and sensory perception. Kids with autism have trouble interacting with other people. Fittingly, a new robot has been developed that could reach these kids in ways their human teachers and parents cant. Leka, the product of Paris-based start-up Leka, now in testing at scho ols and therapy providers as a non-threatening, self-paced learning tool for kids with autism and related developmental disorders. The spherical device about the size of a typical playground ball stimulates learning with lights, sounds, music, vibrations, and other stimuli that can be customized for the needs of individual children. An internal video screen displays images and videos, including a range of facial expressions that help children develop greater ease with eye contact and personal interaction. Leka can be used to teach specific skills like color recognition or it can be used in exercises guided by an adult to practice interpersonal skills.Predictive PalKuri from Mayfield Robotics packs a comprehensive set of home-monitoring and personal assistant tools into a petite, almost pet-like package. Specifically developed to foster a personal connection with family members, Kuri is heavy on the soft skills. It likes to be petted. It can blink, smile, nod and move its head from side to side. The 20-in.-tall, 14-lb companion even shares its feelings through a built-in heart light that changes color to reflect different moods. The robots mapping sensors and drive system help it navigate around edges, corners, and different types of floor surfaces. A 1,080p camera installed behind one of its eyes helps homeowners keep tabs on property or pets while theyre away. A four-microphone array enables Kuri to hear and recognize various voices, while a dual speaker system cranks out music, podcasts, and other audio from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sources. Wired included Kuri on its list of the 10 Sharpest Designs at CES 2017.Michael MacRae is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionThe epicenter of the industry is shifting toward Silicon Valley, which is now also becoming a hotbed for artificial intelligence.Aditya Kaul, Tractica