Sentences with phrase «application projects improve»

Building capacity in climate, agriculture, livestock and food security experts through users» specific workshops and pilot application projects Improve understanding of the impacts of climate variability on key agricultural production areas including input / output markets and vulnerable areas in the region such as arid and semi-arid areas.

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With money from Merck for Mothers, a charitable initiative created by the pharmaceutical giant, the project has funded a web portal that provides information on starting and improving review committees and a tool, the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application, that shows jurisdictions how to standardize data collection from review panels so that it's comparable from one state to the next.

More than 26,000 MW of utility - scale solar power projects are already under development in the U.S. Rayton Solar technology will improve efficiency, cut costs, and even develop new applications for utility - scale projects.

The global bakery market grew 26.0 % from 2010 to 2015 and is projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 1.8 % from 2015 to 2020.1 Dairy ingredients play a major role in this growth with capabilities to improve browning, flavor, texture and other key bakery applications attributes.

Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced Wednesday the county is accepting applications for two public / private grant programs to support projects that improve and protect land and water resources.

Huge successes in the isolation and cultivation of marine microbial strains have been made by the EC - funded MaCuMBA (Marine Microorganisms: Cultivation Methods for Improving their Biotechnological Applications) project, which aims to uncover the untold diversity of marine microbes using cultivation - dependent strategies.

GIS may enhance the tree inventory system with the application of mobile - based QR code technology, which could provide effective management of inventory elements, tree in particular, in urban areas to avoid project budget cutback, improve the efficiency of an existing program and educate and provide information to the public.

During her first internship at NASA Ames Center, she worked on a project to improve an Android application that visualized air traffic control simulations.

Knowing who and where people are talking about an advertising campaign on social networks, warning of a forest problem by geolocation data; developing a map of air quality through a collaborative application; improving European territorial cohesion through the comparison of data or developing a sound map playing a battle against noise are just some of the projects developed by this group at the UJI thanks to geolocation technology.

And although the quality of your research plan is crucial to your project's success, there are a number of non-research-related, practical things you can do to make sure your application stays on track and, in so doing, improve your chances of getting it funded.

Projects in this year's competition trended toward education and global health, although several teams tackled another pressing problem worldwide — traffic management — with applications for improving bus routes and a social networking tool for organizing car pools, says Jon Perera (pdf), Microsoft's general manager for education.

Project Implicit translates that academic research into practical applications for addressing diversity, improving decision - making, and increasing the likelihood that practices are aligned with personal and organizational values.

This department provides clinicians and researchers with human and technological resources enabling the development of application - oriented projects, with the objective of improving care for cancer patients (assessment and validation of diagnostic, prognostic and patient support tools, as well as development of biomedical devices or therapeutic approaches resulting from basic research).

REU participants will conduct original research via specially designed student projects within three main foci: 1) Microgel and Hydrogel Nanoparticles: Designing environmentally sensitive nanoparticles for a variety of applications and fundamental studies of volume phase transitions; 2) Anisotropic Soft Matter Thin Films: Driving self - assembly of soft matter to develop thin films with unique properties tied to the shape anisotropy of the materials; and 3) Soft Matter Fluid Flow: Striving to better understand and to improve mixing in liquid soft matter systems and use liquid flow to test and understand biological phenomena.

The 16th and final issue of the MaCuMBA (Marine Microorganisms: Cultivation Methods for Improving their Biotechnological Applications) project newsletter is...

For example, the period of pre application consultation with the relevant county FA is there to improve the overall quality of projects.

There are collaborations — at Aberfoyle Hub R - 7 School in South Australia, local kindy students will be visiting for an afternoon of science activities run by the senior primary students; and events focusing on real - word applications — Tasmania's Forest Primary School is running a project called Old MacDonald Had a Drone, encouraging students, staff, parents and the community to find out more about how technology is improving local farming practices.

Some of her projects have included: «Improving Access to College Information and Financial Aid,» a study on the effects of simplifying the financial aid application process; «Understanding Barriers and Examining Interventions,» a series of research studies focused on college enrollment and completion for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and «Addressing the Problem of Insufficient High School Preparation,» which focuses on state efforts to regulate college remedial programs and reforms that attempt to reduce the need for remediation.

This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 21 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 77 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (7 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End - of - unit reading / writing exam * End - of - unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4 - 7, with GCSE 1 - 9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Contexts match - up * Exploring working class vs. middle class stereotypes * Shared reading and discussion of the whole play * Creating theatre publicity posters * In - depth analysis of key scnes (Act 1 Scene 1; Act 2 Scene 1; Act 2 Scene 5) * Writing to describe - script to prose * Features of writing to inform and explain * AfL - improving a sample application letter * Role play - creating and performing an extra scene for the play * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * Huge 60 - question revision quiz * End - of - unit reading exam (GCSE English Language / Literature style) * End - of - unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher / peer / self assessment opportunities

The EEF has today launched its latest grant - funding round, seeking applications for high - potential projects which aim to improve attainment and...

The EEF has today launched its latest grant - funding round, seeking applications for high - potential projects which aim to improve attainment and related outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it is accepting applications for $ 73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support capital projects and boost safety initiatives that may include the implementation of positive train control, improved highway - rail grade crossings, and congestion mitigation.

Although the manufacturer hasn't officially rolled out as of now, it can be noted that after updating to Jelly Bean 4.1.2, Google Now, Project Butter, resizable widgets, richer notifications, improved Voice search, improvements to the camera and gallery applications, and many more enhancements will be available on your smartphone.

The completed application must include information on the need for the project (i.e.: to improve humane education in local schools), outline of the protocol for the project, target audiences, how the project will be evaluated and the budget and timeline for completion.

Earlier collaboration resulted in the successful application for a $ 10 million program project grant aimed at improving outcomes in childhood sarcoma.

The project site is located on the western flank of Newberry Volcano in Central Oregon and aims to improve the feasibility and viability of EGS technologies and applications.

«Adding the energy storage plant to our Barasoain Experimental Wind Farm will improve the quality of energy sent to the grid, allow us to explore other applications for balancing supply and demand and create a path for commercial storage solutions in our wind power projects.»

With funding from Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the project has focused on improving Lao PDR capacities in disaster risk reduction and early warning by installing a satellite data receiving system and providing specialized training for its operation and application.

We lead the world's first application of carbon finance to an improved cookstove project in Bangladesh.

The first FloSuite Legal project involved the deployment of improved business processes for Client and Matter Inception, Client and Matter Editing, and other related applications.

During the project, we removed nearly 85 % of the content, upgraded a number of internal applications, made the site user friendly and improved the overall usability.

Although supportive of the new pilot project, Dew believes the current process for short chambers applications could also be improved.

Open to both newly minted lawyers and mid-career professionals outside the law, the program seeks applications and proposals to create or develop projects to improve the legal industry.

Among the most notable of its contributions is its Open Compute Project, which seeks to utilize the power of the crowd to improve server performance for applications and platforms.

Hyperledger Sawtooth is Intel's focus project and a modular blockchain suite using a consensus protocol called «Proof of Elapsed Time» (PoET) to improve the scalability and versatility of blockchain - based applications.

Decentralized Energy Utility, a project aimed at improving utility services in the developing world, won the Grand prize - $ 5,000, demonstrating the potential for the most immediate commercial application.

An experienced project management professional committed to delivering programs on - time and within budget by improving the effectiveness of project teams through the application of professionally accepted project management methodology, techniques, and tools.

This software has been able to provide support to improve performance, finance, planning, strategies and analytical applications for successful completion of business projects.

The project resulted in improved application performance and reduced administration overhead cost by 30 %.

Developed user acceptance test cases and logged test defects for a project moving mobile device application data into an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) that resulted in improved report run performance by 75 %.

Their duties include discussing requirements with clients, writing code, designing and improving applications or website elements, testing code, and making sure projects are completed in time.

Administrative Technician III for Texas Department of Transportation: - Implement improved and time saving procedures; consistently reduce overhead costs, improve workflow and increase office efficiency - Create and maintain a database of public assistance complaints; assign an internal investigator to each case and follow - up once closed - Developed and monitor a calendar system using PowerPoint where accurate records of vacation / sick leave / comp time used and accrued are tracked month - to - month for comparison with monthly time sheets - Answer inquiries from the general public, vehicle storage facility operators, motor carriers, the trucking industry and other state / federal agencies regarding rules, laws and regulations governing the issuance of motor carrier credentials - Prepare correspondence (email and written) and review for completeness and correctness - Field calls and manage administration, resolve a wide - range of staff dilemmas and challenging situations on a daily basisPrincipal Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Provided support to Directors, Department Managers, Project Managers and Project Engineers as well as international personnel - Maintained detailed calendars of appointment schedules for business meetings, conferences, domestic / international travel arrangements and special events - Expertly ran this fast - paced, large office encompassing office and structure maintenance, scheduling of machine / equipment service and repairs, and ordering and stocking office supplies; updated and maintained department web pages - Compiled, created and distributed financial reports and PowerPoint presentations - Edited and formatted technical documentation and maintained filing systems - Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, hotel, car and meeting locations - Planned departmental meetings, special events and office movesSenior Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Supported Department Manager and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and shop personnel - Tracked and monitored pending and confidential correspondence and financial information - Prepared apprenticeship packets for distribution; received applications, recorded data, and set - up and coordinated Differential Aptitude Tests; notified applicants of test results and set - up initial interviews - Coordinated special events; managed information systems and maintained web pages; oversee special projects - Resolved office obstacles, communication barriers and complicationsSenior Program Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Photographed, downloaded and printed digital pictures of parts, processes and people involved in Rotor CAM area - Created and produced departmental newsletter; initiated Receiving Inspection Records Retention process (scanned records onto CD for easy and accessible retrieval and storage)- Set - up and coordinated meetings and special events; created slide show presentations and maintained web pagesPage 2

Project Manager (2006 — 2008) Managed the One Touch project to setup SharePoint in the BP upstream for business applications development and hosting requirements that enabled remote team collaboration and improved business communications, ease of content uploading, storage and quick approval processes and enabled business process autoProject Manager (2006 — 2008) Managed the One Touch project to setup SharePoint in the BP upstream for business applications development and hosting requirements that enabled remote team collaboration and improved business communications, ease of content uploading, storage and quick approval processes and enabled business process autoproject to setup SharePoint in the BP upstream for business applications development and hosting requirements that enabled remote team collaboration and improved business communications, ease of content uploading, storage and quick approval processes and enabled business process automation.

I am interested in a position that deals with project management and / or business analysis to help create new products and services or improve existing applications for customers or end internal users.

IT Project Manager with 28 years of experience Expertise in Quality Assurance for Projects and Processes Management Managed 13 different projects at the same time using CMM model Improved accounts payable and accounts receivable processes at CITGO International Latin - America Expertise in converting, customizing, and integrating complex applications systems from one technical platform to another Strong background manProjects and Processes Management Managed 13 different projects at the same time using CMM model Improved accounts payable and accounts receivable processes at CITGO International Latin - America Expertise in converting, customizing, and integrating complex applications systems from one technical platform to another Strong background manprojects at the same time using CMM model Improved accounts payable and accounts receivable processes at CITGO International Latin - America Expertise in converting, customizing, and integrating complex applications systems from one technical platform to another Strong background managing...

Professional Experience Nettingsolutions (Miami, FL) 4/2006 — Present Project Manager / Business Analyst (1/2008 — Present) • Developed numerous 1 - to - 1 marketing applications, online loyalty card systems, and other e-commerce applications for SUBWAY, including www.mysubwaycard.com and www.tellsubway.com • Created and implemented various digital marketing solutions to increase cartridge and paper sales for HP Latin America, improving brand visibility in a cost - effective manner • Hold responsibility for program and portfolio management activities within both account developments and client services departments, promoting operational efficiency and effective function administration

• Coordinated effort between Development, QA, Production, DR, System, DBA, Production - support, Network Administration, Applications group and vendors for project completion ahead of schedule under budget • Incorporated new technologies with legacy systems to improve performance and reduce cost • Experienced in incorporating leading open source tools: nagios, mysql, tomcat, apache, wikis, etc. • Performed broad range of UNIX Systems, Net - Working and SAN Administration tasks for large financial and networking clients such as HSBC Bank USA, Deutsche Bank, Citi Group, ISO.com, GE Corporate Treasury, Globeop Financial Services, LLC., Sothebys.com, Church Pension Group, and Verizon Partners Solutions • Provided project leadership for managing technical resources, client / server issues, vendors, senior management reviews and hands - on technical expertise • Designed and deployed iPlanet Web / Directory server Architecture for the purpose of authentication and Widows 2000 active Directory compatibility • Prepared estimates and diagrams for the new secured Development Environment comprised of Cisco routers, local directors, hubs, Sun servers, firewalls for deployment, staging and production • Developed one to one disaster recovery using Bourne Shell scripting for Reuters» Kondor 3.0 on Solaris 8 • Minimized website down time through careful monitoring of Sotheby's Web Vision to Amazon by using FTP servers to manage high volume uploads which optimized online trading functionalities • Directed installation, configuration, and security of multiple online global auction sites • Automated operations, disk space monitoring, and backups using Bourne and Korn Shell scripting • Developed standard operating procedure for IP multi-pathing, Emulex LPFC, HBAs, EMC Power path, Navisphere, and installed JASS on new built servers

Non-Profit Program and Operations Coordinator — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while executing various program administration functions, overseeing operations and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and processes Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including program mission, marketing and public relations, vendor and volunteer management, member services and systems implementation Demonstrate leadership with respect to program direction, fundraising strategies and project management Provide continuous assessment of key considerations, potential issues, and the utilization of available resources, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective donor recruitment and recognition strategies Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to evaluate program effectiveness, improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, and promote both staff and member satisfaction Utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, effective collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective marketing, relations, administration and program operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Facilitate the effective execution of all related administrative and financial aspects of non-profit management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executives, stakeholders and other relevant parties Ensure the organization and maintenance of relevant information in confidential, secure, and efficient manner as well as adherence to all stated laws, statutes, policies, procedures and guidelines with application in the non-profit arena Support the creation and implementation of organizational marketing and operations strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both program growth as well as cost management Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of related products, services, techniques and relevant tools

Charitable organizations with project ideas that support the ASR goals for improved Quality of Life are encouraged to apply for an award, which will be awarded to the best application in each of six regions across the province.