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Our Winchester, Virginia plant hosted professors and students from the University of Notre Dame and Clemson University to set up and pour specimens for the Precast Buckling-Restrained Braced (BRB) Frame Research Project. These were some of the most complicated pieces that our drafters, engineers, and plant associates have seen to date. The level of care shown by all, including our two Winchester summer interns who were able to be involved in this unique work, was second to none. After months of meetings, analytical work, developing drawings, lots of work to refine the details, and securing the materials needed, we successfully produced these frame specimens that will be tested at the University of Notre Dame in the coming months. The Precast BRB Frames research is a major, multi-year research project funded by the National Science Foundation, PCI, and many precast producers in conjunction with University of Notre Dame, Clemson University, and University of California San Diego to develop and codify a new seismic force-resisting system. The research consists of analytical work at Clemson, laboratory testing at UND, and shake table testing at UCSD. This major research project was born out of three PCI Jenny Fellowships that were awarded by the PCI R&D Council to Notre Dame and Clemson. Through the collaboration of those teams and advisory groups, we are seeing code changing research which is exciting to all who are involved. #leaders #thankyou #precastconcrete #educators #shockeyprecast

Our Winchester, Virginia plant hosted professors and students from the University of Notre Dame and Clemson University to set up and pour specimens for the Precast Buckling-Restrained Braced (BRB) Frame Research Project. These were some of the most complicated pieces that our drafters, engineers, and plant associates have seen to date. The level of care shown by all, including our two Winchester summer interns who were able to be involved in this unique work, was second to none. After months of meetings, analytical work, developing drawings, lots of work to refine the details, and securing the materials needed, we successfully produced these frame specimens that will be tested at the University of Notre Dame in the coming months.The Precast BRB Frames research is a major, multi-year research project funded by the National Science Foundation, PCI, and many precast producers in conjunction with University of Notre Dame, Clemson University, and University of California San Diego to develop and codify a new seismic force-resisting system. The research consists of analytical work at Clemson, laboratory testing at UND, and shake table testing at UCSD. This major research project was born out of three PCI Jenny Fellowships that were awarded by the PCI R&D Council to Notre Dame and Clemson. Through the collaboration of those teams and advisory groups, we are seeing code changing research which is exciting to all who are involved. #thankyou #leaders #precastconcrete #educators #metromont

People like Ben Kessler (2006 Tommie of the Year and UST student commencement speaker) and Harrison Butker will always exist somewhere in the dark corners of society that we like to pretend don't exist. You've likely heard Butker's speech or at least the outcry from it. You likely haven't heard Kessler's speech... which can be found here - it is triggering, and you can audibly hear cursing from the audience, FYI. This is what Chrissi Johnson, Danielle Shaffer and so many of my friends had to endure at their own graduation, the year before mine. Devastation. https://lnkd.in/g6c7Aacr For every clown out there using the podium to rewind history back to the 1950's, there are folks more qualified and competent delivering hope from the podium like role models and friends Jim Obergefell and Sara Cunningham. You likely heard the speech in 2014 at The University of Texas at Austin by Admiral McRaven. Perhaps one of the most epic speeches ever given from an authority figure with integrity, conviction, hope, and inspiration. https://lnkd.in/g6c7Aacr I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to return to the University of St. Thomas and deliver my own commencement address at the graduating class of 2024's Lavender Graduation ceremony. Whoopi Goldberg, I agree with your take. We all have a voice, and we all need to use our voices to advocate for our beliefs. The way to fight fire sometimes is by using fire of our own. Rather than hate, we deliver acceptance. Rather than vitriol, we deliver hope. Rather than intolerance, we deliver a celebration of diversity. Rather than dwelling on the past, we look to the future. I attempted to do this in my own way. You can hear those comments here: https://lnkd.in/ga7pnN8e

Last week I co-presented a talk with Prof Jan van Driel (Melbourne Graduate School of Education), "Aiming Higher: Improving Science Education in Victorian Schools." Thanks to The Royal Society of Victoria & Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering (ATSE), Alex Abela (Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)) and Dr Brendan Rigby (Director Tech Schools, DET) for a great discussion. Link to the video can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gwnrKThx Key messages: How to make science more attractive to students? -      Use the curriculum flexibly, avoid 'one size fits all' -      Inspire students by providing them with choices -      Reduce amount of content, focus on big ideas to go deeper -      Shift the culture of lecturing and testing towards a culture of questioning and investigating   How to make science teaching more attractive? -      Value science teachers for their specialist expertise -      Provide teachers ‘professional space’ to develop their practice -      Let teachers focus on students and their learning and appreciation of science RMIT School of Education

Mentorship "Is a Shame": Today, I learned about a deeply concerning decision at my alma mater, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM). A significant proposal aimed at empowering low-income engineering students, spearheaded by one of our esteemed professors, was not submitted for NSF funding due to administrative decisions. This proposal, part of the PEARLS project, sought to bring an additional $2M for research and implementation of strategies to enhance success among these students. It's disheartening to see such a crucial initiative, especially one promising scholarships, assistantships, and academic support, being overlooked. This is particularly poignant in light of the escalating costs of education and the decreasing affordability for low-income students at UPRM. In times like these, it's vital to remember the core values of education and its role in leveling the playing field for all. Our commitment should be towards creating opportunities and fostering an environment where every student can succeed, irrespective of their economic background. I stand in solidarity with the faculty and students at UPRM who are fighting for educational equity. Let's raise awareness and advocate for prioritizing the needs of our most vulnerable students. Their success is not just their own – it uplifts our entire community. #EducationalEquity #UPRM #PEARLSProject

Time for some summer reading! Be sure to check out the article "Energy Solutions for Climate Change" on page 6.

Our Associate Professor Rino will have a seminar at #Berkeley to show the latest findings of our #Digital #BuiltEnvironment team using #VR #AR #BIM and much more

On Wednesday November 1st the Management Team (Dr. Carmona, Dr. Rigobert and Mr. Smith) at the University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed Mr. E. Jerome and Ms. L. Myers from Monroe College to the USM Campus. The two institutions have had a very meaningful partnership, which has allowed for the seamless transition of USM graduates to Monroe College, for completion of their Bachelors Degree. Among the issues discussed at yesterday's meeting were: 1. Strengthening the relationship between the two institutions to allow for student and faculty exchanges; 2. Expanding program offerings at the undergraduate level, and 3. Offering joint degree programs (joint certification). These will find full expression in a revised MOU between the two tertiary institutions. Monroe College University of St. Martin

Who do you know that's ready for a life-expanding EDHL doctoral journey? Please help us spread the word about Maryville's online, accelerated, cohort-based EDHL program. An encouraging word from someone who has traveled this path may tip the scales for someone else to begin the process - forward this post with your affirmation of potential and share your EDHL story. For more information, refer colleagues to: https://lnkd.in/edkYCqSs (hyperlinked below).

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