The SME study comprised three phases: a) initial development of materials for rating the work values score profiles, b) a Pilot Study to refine the materials and determine whether non-incumbent raters could provide reliable results, and c) a Main Study in which work values score profiles for all 1,122 careers in the database were created based on their ratings on the 21 need statements. (myplan.com)
Although these ideas were first put forth in the 1950s, the committee notes that «they have gained renewed importance in the rapid development of materials with completely new properties.» (scientificamerican.com)
Development of the material combined Thuo's expertise in micro-sized, liquid - metal particles with Bartlett's expertise in soft materials such as rubbers, plastics and gels. (sciencedaily.com)