My Maps STIR: SocioTechnical Integration Research Science and technology policies around the world are placing new pressures on laboratories to address broader societal dimensions of their work in ways that have the potential to influence the content of science and engineering activities themselves – presumably for the better (Fisher and Mahajan, 2006). Despite longstanding calls for collaborations between natural and human scientists to achieve this goal, neither the capacity of laboratories to respond to such pressures nor the role that interdisciplinary collaborations may play in enhancing responsiveness is well understood or empirically supported. It is crucial to overcome these limitations in order to design, implement and assess effective programs aimed at responsible innovation. Learn more about the STIR project. Objectives The objectives of the STIR project as a whole, as well as each paired study, are to: Intellectual Merit Broader Impacts The STIR project: Support
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Collaborative Science and Technology Network for Sustainability (CNS) | NCER | Research You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more. Launched in 2004, CNS is a grants program that is a cornerstone of ORD's transition to sustainability. The program enables grantees and EPA to collaborate in exploring and learning about new approaches to environmental protection that are systems-oriented, forward-looking, preventive, and collaborative. The program addresses the long-term sustainability (in terms of quality and availability) of resources, including air, water, land, energy, materials, and ecosystems. CNS is a testing ground for scientifically-based tools and approaches that can enable a sustainable future at a regional scale.
Steps of the Scientific Method Please ensure you have JavaScript enabled in your browser. If you leave JavaScript disabled, you will only access a portion of the content we are providing. <a href="/science-fair-projects/javascript_help.php">Here's how. What is the Scientific Method? The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Even though we show the scientific method as a series of steps, keep in mind that new information or thinking might cause a scientist to back up and repeat steps at any point during the process. Whether you are doing a science fair project, a classroom science activity, independent research, or any other hands-on science inquiry understanding the steps of the scientific method will help you focus your scientific question and work through your observations and data to answer the question as well as possible. Educator Tools for Teaching the Scientific Method
Collaboration Act of working together Catalan castellers collaborate, working together with a shared goal. Collaboration (from Latin com- "with" + laborare "to labor", "to work") is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal.[1] Collaboration is similar to cooperation. Structured methods of collaboration encourage introspection of behavior and communication.[2] Such methods aim to increase the success of teams as they engage in collaborative problem-solving. Examples[edit] Trade[edit] Community organization: Intentional Community[edit] Organization and cooperation between community members provides economic and social benefits. Hutterite, Austria (founded 16th century)[edit] In Hutterite communities housing units are built and assigned to individual families, but belong to the colony with little personal property. Oneida Community, Oneida, New York (1848)[edit] Kibbutz (1890)[edit] A Kibbutz is an Israeli collective community. Dr.
Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats is a book by Edward de Bono which describes a tool for group discussion and individual thinking involving six colored hats. "Six Thinking Hats" and the associated idea parallel thinking provide a means for groups to plan thinking processes in a detailed and cohesive way, and in doing so to think together more effectively.[2] Underlying principles[edit] The premise of the method is that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can be deliberately challenged, and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop tactics for thinking about particular issues. de Bono identifies six distinct directions in which the brain can be challenged. In each of these directions the brain will identify and bring into conscious thought certain aspects of issues being considered (e.g. gut instinct, pessimistic judgement, neutral facts). Since the hats do not represent natural modes of thinking, each hat must be used for a limited time only. Summary[edit]
Yann Moulier Boutang asks, "Are we all just Google's worker bees?" :: Society of the Query Posted: November 13, 2009 at 6:31 pm | By: chris castiglione | Tags: bees, capitalism, Google, Yann Moulier Boutang | 3 Comments Are we all just worker bees being exploited by Google for capitalistic means? Google has become the emblem of cognitive capitalism because it has invented a new economic model relying on the controlled development of collective intelligence networks. French socio-economist Yann Moulier Boutang explored the dependency of Google (as a factory for the commodization of knowledge) on human querying (as labor). “You are working for Google! Boutang surmises that Google’s new economic model may be reshaping capitalism into - what he refers to as – a “meta-market”. In conclusion Boutang asks, “Is it possible to free the clickworker from Google?”
About You « Marketing with Heart The bad guys have good marketing and the good guys have bad marketing … we need to change this.” Tad Hargrave Who is this for ? You are an Holistic Practitioner or a Conscious Entrepreneur. You are not motivated by the money but you do want to channel your soul purpose into a consistent income. And of course, you are an active advocate of the “Quadruple Bottom Line” business model: Spiritually Connected - Ecologically Sustainable - Socially Responsible - Economically Prosperous Maybe you’re an Accupuncturist, a Reiki Master or an Energy Healer, a Vibrational Therapist, a Body Worker or Massage Therapist. Perhaps you teach Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi or Chi Qong or Kung Fu. Maybe you teach Conscious Dance like Five Rythyms, Continuum, Soul Motion, Spirit Weaves, Kundalini Dance, Ecstatic Dance or Biodanza. Maybe you are a Life or Wellness Coach, an NLP practitioner or run a Holistic Wellness Centre, Meditation Retreat Centre, a Human Potential Centre or a Yoga School. You get the idea…
Which Kind of Collaboration Is Right for You? The Idea in Brief As potential innovation partners and ways to collaborate with them proliferate, it’s tough deciding how best to leverage outsiders’ power. To select the right type of collaboration options for your business, Pisano and Verganti recommend understanding the four basic collaboration modes. These modes differ along two dimensions: openness (can anyone participate, or just select players?) and hierarchy (who makes key decisions—one “kingpin” participant or all players?). In the open, hierarchical mode, anyone can offer ideas but your company defines the problem and chooses the solution. Each mode has trade-offs. The Idea in Practice Understanding Your Collaboration Options Examples of Collaboration Options Choosing Your Collaboration Approach Select the collaboration mode that best suits your capabilities and strategy. Example: All too often firms jump into relationships without considering their structure and organizing principles—what we call the collaborative architecture.