...particular and science in general? Why? After reviewing all three videos I believe both the social and cultural environment of the 18th and 19th centuries both helped the study of microbiology and science. I feel this way because during this time, it was believed that illness were caused by outside influences like bad air, or divine punishment as stated in Pasteur and understanding Disease video section. These types of cultural no social beliefs in my option aided the scientist of the time to research the true cause of illness something that could be seen no proved. Do you think that microbiology and science are influenced by today’s social and cultural environments? Provide examples to support your statements. I do believe Microbiology and science are influenced by today’s social and cultural environment. Over the years with much trial no error science/microbiology has come to the level it is currently at. For example the try and see approach used by Jenner in regards to using the scraping from the lady with cowpox to inoculate against smallpox. Jenner didn't know if that would work he just reasoned since the milkmaids didn't contract smallpox then maybe since they were exposed to cowpox the had built an immunity. In today’s society the social cultural environment would not allow for a child to be subjected to this kind of testing. With modern technology everything is tested by many means prior to getting to the human testing phase. What obstacles might we encounter...
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...Obstacles African Americans Suffer The definition of an ‘obstacle’ is ‘something that obstructs or hinders progress.’ African Americans from the start of time, have always experienced obstacles. The reason for the suffering behind these obstacles is probably imbedded somewhere in the deep history from which African Americans come from. However, in today’s society, one would think that a specific race would not have to endure any obstacles because of their race, but African Americans do. African Americans today, still face discrimination and fewer opportunities in the federal workplace. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity is a federal law enforcement agency which enforces laws against workplace discrimination of any sort. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity investigates discrimination issues based on a person’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Between 2010 and 2012, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity worked with other bias agencies to discover the discrimination issues which African Americans suffered in the federal workplace. One of the biggest obstacles which African Africans suffer in the federal workplace is dealing with the unconscious biases and perceptions about African Americans. These biases and perceptions play a significant role in employment decisions in the federal sector. These unconscious biases are generally based off of learned stereotypes that operate automatically when we interact...
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...to overcome obstacles I face daily as a person suffering from a learning disability. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was in the 5th grade. I always wondered why I was having so many difficulties concentrating in school. My grades were borderline and I always cut recess short to give myself extra time to focus on my school work. Doctors helped me treat my disability with a combination of effective medication and therapy but I was about to encounter new obstacles as I transitioned to middle school....
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...Faith Integration Paper (Relationship between God, Family, Society) In the field and study of computer science in relation to one’s relationship to others, I believe they can co-exist and that computer science can complement the Christian faith, if kept in perspective. For example, both computer science and Christianity affect the lives of other’s worldwide, especially loved ones at large. As computer science makes technological advances and progresses in discovering and applying new technology, we are able to do more in reaching out and keeping in touch with those who are close to us, for example our parents, society and, more importantly to God. With this in mind, the opportunities are limitless as knowledge increase and evolve, intertwining into the fabric of our relationship to others, thus benefiting others in an ever changing world. Computer science provides an opportunity to learn various ways of communicating to our family with knowledge and information and to others in many areas that would have been very difficult to access otherwise. One fine example is keeping in touch with loved ones who live overseas or perhaps maintain that important continuity of relationship, by letting others know that they are loved and respected. With computer technology, there are many websites that provide knowledge ample opportunities of maintaining communications with friends and family, while at the same time utilizing the opportunity of propagating the gospel of Christ as God...
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...in the physical sciences has often been limited by our abilities of safety observing and studying the phenomenon in question. Even before the thought of microscopes, it would have been impossible to comprehend the composition of the most basic cells. The exact issues are the current issues in the field of physical science today, but it’s particularly true in the world of physics. While new technologies exist to measure phenomenon, it is not always safe to do so in the field that deals with radiation, unstable compounds, particles and atoms. As a result, the technology that we have in the field of physics, but across the board in the physical science field of astronomy, chemistry, physics and earth science. Challenges in Measurements Over the years there have been many adventures that allow for direct measurements within the field of physics, there are still many obstacles and challenges to making direct observations. Physics is the study of energy and matter and the interaction between-both of which are impossible to observe with the naked eye. The first major challenge in making direct measurement in physics is the size of the particles being studied. To solve this issue, physicists study these particles indirectly through things like associated radiation, their energy, or the displacement of other atoms. Almost all measurements that have been made on atoms or subatomic particles has been the result of indirect measurement. The second major obstacle to direct measurement...
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...he made was good. Psychology is the study of human behavior and theology is the study of religion; both perspectives are disciplines that are learned. Integration will allow a better understanding of human behavior which neither perspective can do along. Since the Christian faith could not support man along, the mentally challenged suffered. Critics stated that the Christian faith did not keep Bible law concerning love and acceptance of homosexuality; the faith didn’t have the science or intellect to cure sickness, distorted perceptions and mental defects. Sin brought the fall of man and brokenness; yet, science through testings, assumptions, methods, experiments and discoveries were needed to fully care for humans; a holistic approach was needed to cure man. The Church was challenged to provide supreme knowledge to care for souls which lead to many new worldviews which were made up of disciplines that governed people’s lives. These worldviews have Enemies and Allies which were obstacles to integration. The Church accepted psychological perspectives to help the mentally ill; they vacillated in their belief and had attitudes towards the scriptures; this is why the work to restore man could not be done alone through the Church. Moreover, in order for psychology and theology to be combined, there must be experts to form combined disciplines. The question is, where do we find such capable and...
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...really comfortable with using the web to do lessons and though the students move with ease while doing web based lessons there are still some obstacles that the students run into. Three specific obstacles are not having enough computers for students to use, students not having the technological literacy to complete the assignment, and keeping students focus on their work. Every problem has a solution and it would just take a little more effort but these problems could be resolved easily. Good ideas for involving a web based strategy is having the students use Google Docs and create a presentation on the 6 biomes. Children today are growing up in a society where ten and eleven years old children have cell phones. These cell phones can scan, email, fax, video chat, and do a whole lot of other things. The majority of the students that I work with on a daily basis definitely understands and is comfortable with using the web for classwork or homework. As teachers we face challenges getting the students to be a part of the technological integration. Challenges such as not having enough resources for students to use, some students may be technologically challenged, and some student have a hard time staying focused on what they are supposed to be completing. There are many ways to use web-strategy in the classroom. In science we are discusses the six biomes of the ecosystem. The students will use Google Doc to create a biome of their choice in the biome the students...
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...Planning one's future is one of the most difficult and inaccurate processes we go through in our daily lives. It's impossible to know what will happen over the years, and what obstacles you may have to overcome. However, we do it every day and everyone has their own ideal future planned out for themselves, including me! In my immediate future, I want to attend college at Indiana University. I'm in the process of applying as I write. I intend to major in Political Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences. My reasoning for wanting to major in Political Sciences is that I plan to go to law school, and one of the most common undergrad majors is political science, a topic I am very interested in. I love history and the politics behind wars and major world events. I want to be involved and make a difference in the world, so knowing the politics and reasoning behind why countries interact with each other and within in their own government seems pretty important. In my near future I want to, through the National Security Language Initiative, study Russian Language abroad so I can help the government gather Intel and understand the Russian messages or news. This is just an interest I have, and by no means am I guaranteed to be in a situation where I may do this. However, it is something I plan to do, if given the opportunity. Education is important to me. Infact most of my goals and plans for life rely on education or being educated. I know realistically im going to face challenges...
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...Practical Search Techniques in Path Planning for Autonomous Driving Sebastian Thrun Dmitri Dolgov AI & Robotics Group Toyota Research Institute Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ddolgov@ai.stanford.edu Michael Montemerlo James Diebel Computer Science Department Computer Science Department Computer Science Department Stanford University Stanford University Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305 Stanford, CA 94305 Stanford, CA 94305 diebel@stanford.edu mmde@ai.stanford.edu thrun@ai.stanford.edu Abstract We describe a practical path-planning algorithm that generates smooth paths for an autonomous vehicle operating in an unknown environment, where obstacles are detected online by the robot’s sensors. This work was motivated by and experimentally validated in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, where robotic vehicles had to autonomously navigate parking lots. Our approach has two main steps. The first step uses a variant of the well-known A* search algorithm, applied to the 3D kinematic state space of the vehicle, but with a modified state-update rule that captures the continuous state of the vehicle in the discrete nodes of A* (thus guaranteeing kinematic feasibility of the path). The second step then improves the quality of the solution via numeric non-linear optimization, leading to a local (and frequently global) optimum. The path-planning algorithm described in this paper was used by the Stanford Racing Teams robot, Junior, in the Urban Challenge. Junior demonstrated...
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...When is a leader effective? *why do we need leaders? * Obstacles to effective leadership. * The difference between leader and manager. *Roles and functions of leaders. *Understand the role culture can play in leadership. * The methods, results, shortcomings and contributions of the of the leadership theories. *The power and leadership relations. *Characteristics of charismatic leaders. What is Leadership, who is a leader? The leadership is a group phenomenon, without followers there are no leaders .It is a goal directed and has a big role in groups and organizations moreover it creates a hierarchy within group in some cases. The leader is the person who influences individuals and groups within an organization, helps them in establishing goals, and guides them toward achievement of those goals, thereby allowing them to be effective. Ref. The art and science of leadership What is effectiveness? When is a leader effective? The leaders are effective when their group performs well and their followers are satisfied while achieving their organizations goals. Goal achievements, smooth internal process and external adaptability are the three effectiveness elements that determine the effective leadership style. Why do we need leaders? In fact we need leaders for the following reasons: To keep groups orderly focused, to accomplish, to make sense of the world and to be romantic ideals. Obstacles to effective leadership. Being an effective leader is a...
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...sometimes contentious definitions. A basic perspective equates development with economic growth. The United Nations Development Programme uses a more detailed definition- according to them development is 'to lead long and healthy lives, to be knowledgeable, to have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living and to be able to participate in the life of the community. We have to identify some of these obstacles and discuss them in line with how it can be changed for development of the third World; POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENTAL BARRIERS; Governments and political institutions play an important role in the economic development process even in capitalist countries. While early experiences with economic development, such as England's experience during the 18th century, did not involve a large role for government, the role played by the government has steadily increased in importance. At the current time, if a government is unable or unwilling to play an active role in the economic development process, then the government itself is considered an obstacle to economic development. SOCIAL BARRIERS; Economic development rides on the shoulders of entrepreneurs who venture to do things that benefit them and the society. Whether or not a society has a sufficient number of entrepreneurs to foster modern economic growth may depend on the society's values and structure. Many of the developed nations of today encouraged entrepreneurs who pursued dreams in search of reaping potential...
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...WGU- SST1 USE THESE SUBMITTED AND ACCEPTED ASIGNMENTS TO HELP YOU DO YOUR OWN WORK AND CHECK YOUR ANSWERS/USE THIS OUTLINE. I COMPLETED 67 CU'S AT WGU IN 1 TERM USING THESE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT PLAGERIZE, WGU USES TURNITIN TO MONITOR PLAGARISM, THESE ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR YOUTR OWN WORK ONLY. I WORKED HARD TO COMPLETE THEM. WGU- ATTACHEMENTS PROVIDED WITH FULL TASKS. SST1: TASK 1, 2 Social Science SST1 Task 1 Words like country, nation, state, and even nation-state are used to define social, cultural and political relationships in the United States and around the world. There are many defining characteristics that allow countries and groups of countries to understand each other, and in some cases, for unions. The purpose of this essay is to briefly discuss nations, states, and nation states, how the United States constitutes a nation state, and the European Union. A nation is a union of people who share social similarities such as language, beliefs, culture, possibly religion, and values. A state is defined by laws and politics, uniting people by geography, population, and government. The modern nation-state is more of a combination of nation and state and is defined as “a single or multiple nationalities joined together in a formal political union” (What is a Nation-State, N.D.). Basically, a nation-state makes the general regulations for large decisions such as what language the general population will speak, what form of currency will be accepted, and...
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...stereotyped as being dumb just because they are pretty, but many women have proven that stereotype wrong. These women who do have the skills to enter into the field face bias everyday in the field because they are women, not because they lack in the required skills. There have been organizations that spend their time encouraging women to enter into engineering. The Organizations and societies have become so strong and so persuasive that even the company that makes Barbie is coming out with a computer engineering Barbie to attract young girls into the field. The push from the organizations and the drive of the women for success has helped some women to make a breakthrough in the field. Those few women who have overcome many challenges and obstacles in the field have to prove themselves to be looked at with even the slightest bit of respect. These women who make a breakthrough are making huge impacts on the field and improving it tremendously. Women are important to engineering and many reasons and examples prove that statement to be correct. There are plenty of reasons as to why women are not entering the field of engineering. One main reason that women are not pursuing engineering as a career is that their superiors are discouraging them, because they are women. Susan Jacoby says in her quote “This kind of decision, in which girls turn away from studies...
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...learned how to cook enough food to feed a group of 12 or more. Throughout my life I have never followed traditional methods. I worked in fast food restaurants even though I knew I was destined to do something more. I eventually went to college and became a teacher. Throughout my teaching career I started to have feelings of wanting and needing more. I dreamt once again of being a chef and preparing food that would be better than your local restaurant or as good as any five star cuisine. I included this past info about me because it shows who I am and where I’ve been. I know my direction and focus in life and hope to obtain the goals I have set forth for myself. I’m on a new path and a new obstacle course! I know that my journey to becoming a personal chef will have some obstacles along the way. I am up for the challenge and will be dedicated as I have been with anything I have a passion for. My career goals are to learn how to prepare different cuisines and styles of food preparation. I am looking forward to working with others as well as becoming more knowledgeable with food preparation and management skills. I have always been a leader and a team player. I want to become a personal chef for a professional athlete or family. I want to be able to prepare gourmet meals, culturally diverse meals, or anything that is requested of me. It would be nice to use my culinary experience to give back to the community in some form. I would love to travel and possibly prepare...
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...e-TQM College Working Paper Series WP- 0102062007 The Challenges and obstacles of TQM Implementation in the Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Sharjah University in UAE Dr Abdel Moneim M. B. AHMED Bashar I. HAMDOON By WP-0102062007 1 The challenges and obstacles of TQM Implementation in the Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Sharjah University in UAE By Dr Ahmed and Hamdoon e-TQM College Working Paper Series WP- 0102062007 The Challenges and obstacles of TQM Implementation in the Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Sharjah University in UAE Dr Abdel Moneim M. B. Ahmed Bashar I. Hamdoon By WP-0102062007 The working paper series are produced by the e-TQM College and are to be circulated for discussion purposes only. Their contents should be considered preliminary. The papers are expected to be published in due course, in a revised form and should not be quoted without the author’s permission. E-TQM College working paper series is available through www.etqm.ae/qme 2 The challenges and obstacles of TQM Implementation in the Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Sharjah University in UAE By Dr Ahmed and Hamdoon e-TQM College Working Paper Series WP- 0102062007 The Challenges and obstacles of TQM Implementation in the Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Sharjah University in UAE Dr Abdel Moneim M. B. AHMED Director of Graduate Studies e-TQM College P.O. Box 71400, Dubai, UAE E-mail: A.Ahmed@etqm.ae Bashar...
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