Sentences with phrase «board technology such»

All of these cars» mechanical parts are identical, so the X4 is well tried and tested, while its on - board technology such as the standard sat nav has proved reliable, too.

Not exact matches

The objective behind the new Canadian - led board is to make sure that, as we take advantage of Penguin's global resources, in areas such as information technology and sales and marketing, we also maintain a distinct Canadian identity with passionate local leadership.

Funding agencies such as the National Science and Technology Board (a sponsor of Next Wave Singapore), the National Medical Research Council, and the Biomedical Research Council are already in place to oversee the appropriate granting of research funds.

Bresland foresees the U.S. Chemical Safety Board developing recommendations and cites interest expressed at meetings of such bodies as the American Chemical Society and the National Academies» Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology.

For precision technologies, such as aerospace and missiles, navigation systems typically combine GPS with a high - quality on - board Inertial Navigation System (INS), which delivers a high level of short - term accuracy but eventually drifts when it loses touch with external signals.

In 2003, responding to concerns about biological research that could be used for civil or military purposes, NIH set up the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity to deal with such dual - use technology.

Tony Lu, a member of the company's science and technology board, says that four to eight injections of such cells can treat Alzheimer's disease, at a cost of 30,000 - 50,000 renminbi (US$ 4,750 - 7,900) per injection.

The National Science Foundation's oversight board is discussing whether to continue featuring advances in clean energy technologies, such as this parabolic trough solar power plant, in its periodic statistical tome.

Basic research lays the groundwork for future scientific and technological development and it often addresses society's largest challenges such as mitigating climate change, curbing antibiotic resistance or preventing terrorism, said Maria Zuber, chair of the National Science Board and the E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics and vice president for research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, during a monthly colloquium lecture on Wednesday at AAAS headquarters.

With a $ 10 million seed funding from the National Science and Technology Board (now renamed A * STAR, and a sponsor of Next Wave Singapore), TEC provides a platform that can support such innovative proposals, as well as funds to evaluate their feasibility.

Developed for thought leaders and innovators, we cover topics ranging from internal issues such human resources, board and volunteer management to technology to tax and legal matters, news and, of course, raising funds.

The ISTE Student Technology Leadership Symposium grew out of a commitment of the ISTE board to include students such as McCartan in discussions regarding the effective use of technology in education, education reform, and other such importaTechnology Leadership Symposium grew out of a commitment of the ISTE board to include students such as McCartan in discussions regarding the effective use of technology in education, education reform, and other such importatechnology in education, education reform, and other such important topics.

The survey also found that a majority of teachers use technology, such as laptops, Smart Boards and tablets, in the classroom.

(March 30, 2016)-- School districts» use of technologies such as digital literacy training for parents, student - run technology support centers, robotic systems that record classroom teaching and learning, and data analytics earned top rankings in the Center for Digital Education's and National School Boards Association's annual Digital School Districts Survey.

In its letter, NSBA took the opportunity to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts; from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

March 24, 2015 - School districts» use of innovative technologies such as 1:1 laptop initiatives, STEM curriculum and flipped classroom instruction earned top spots in the Center for Digital Education's and National School Boards Association's 10th anniversary Digital School Districts Survey.

Technology resources such as interactive boards, document cameras, student computers, and student response systems are utilized at the school to increase student engagement and prepare students for 21st century skills.

Professional development needs to be provided for teachers who may not be comfortable engaging their students using new technologies such as discussion boards in their classrooms, in open discussions of difficult issues (e.g., slavery), or in examining how the video portions of a VFT act as historical sources with values and perspectives from the present as well as the past.

In addition to these four formats for in - person professional development, some schools employ technology, such as videos, discussion boards, e-mail lists, and podcasts.

Educational technology tools such as computers, probeware, data collection and analysis software, digital microscopes, hypermedia / multimedia, student response systems, and interactive white boards can help students actively engage in the acquisition of scientific knowledge and development of the nature of science and inquiry.

With technological advances such as Smart Boards becoming commonplace in the classroom, what kinds of technologies will students harness ten years from now?

He has extensive experience providing leadership and collaborating with colleagues on state and local initiatives such as the Digital Learning Advisory Council, WiscNet, Wisconsin Educational Technology Leaders board (WETL) and the Wisconsin Technology Initiative (WTI).

Canadian School Boards Association in its priorities for 2011 — 12 identifies the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning in Canadian classrooms, the creation of policy to promote classroom and community / industry connections, sustainability and partnerships and the promotion of research - based practices in Canadian classrooms that develop 21st century learning skills in areas such as literacy, communication, collaboration, critical - thinking and problem solving.

Altering the assignment to include or require collaborative forms of technology, such as discussion boards, group weblogs or communal wikis, would offer preservice teachers the opportunity to reflect in a community of their peers while providing experience with different forms of technology and supporting further development of their technological pedagogical content knowledge.

The RESC Alliance works with the Departments of Children & Families, Corrections, Education, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Mental Retardation, Public Health, Social Services and Board of Education & Services for the Blind (BESB) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on statewide issues and projects such as Technology Training, Beginning Educator Support Training, and Early Reading Success.

During the May — June «short term», classes are offered tuition - free, and students are only responsible for costs such as technology and room and board fees.

Martin County School Board members seem willing to make cuts in the district's content coordinators and administrators overseeing specific areas such as math or social studies to save money and help pay for school security, but are hesitant to consider scaling back art, music, extended child care programs or outsourcing custodial and technology services.

Our students are able to grow by leaps and bounds by utilizing technology such as Smart Boards, iPads, Nooks, and laptop computers.

From local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), many of our public school districts provide multiple choice options for the success of our students.

In advance of today's «Expanding Education Opportunity through School Choice» hearing, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts: from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts: from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

A spokesman for the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (MEMA) attributed the decline to changing automotive technology, such as on - board diagnostic computers, but also the fact that car owners are putting off voluntary auto maintenance.

-- In developing the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall provide a preliminary draft of such study to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792).

However, while pit - board technology (as simple as chalk on a blackboard, or as sophisticated as electronic pads with LED displays) went out with bias - ply tires and carburetors, every team has pit boards in case of just such an eventuality.

I give a moment's thought to Jaguar's engine tuning and technology, which gives the F - Type SVR such tremendous power while also earning an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) rating from the California Air Resources Board.

As with most such freshenings, the 2015 novelties include some reshaping of the sheet - metal, some mechanical upgrades, richer interior trim, and the inevitable expansion of on - board IT and driver - assist safety technologies.

Assistance systems such as «automatic distance control» (ACC), «adaptive chassis control» (DCC) and the «park steering assistant» bring additional top technologies on board the Golf.

Fuel savings previously exclusive to the high - voltage hybrid technology will be made possible by innovations such as the 48 - volt on - board power supply, the integrated starter generators (ISG) and belt - driven starter generators (RSG).

These characteristics — such as immediate, effortless surge of torque and grand touring range — will be combined with new high performance technology such as rapid inductive charging and on - board concierge - style services for an effortless ownership experience.

Alongside its development of exhaust gas cleaning technology, Honda also plans to address other technical challenges in developing clean diesel engines, such as handling diesel fuels with different cetane numbers (a problem in some markets) and meeting US On - Board Diagnostic System requirements.

Many online critique sites use technology, such as inline commenting, critique deadlines, private discussion boards, notifications, and writer profiles, to enhance the writing group process.

Sector funds are all over the board as the name indicates, but only very concentrated, high - risk funds, such as in technology or biotechnology, would approach a 14 % long - term capital gain average and then it would be paired with a 0 % yield.

«PetAirapy is dedicated to helping safely prevent and eliminate airborne pathogens and allergens in animal care facilities such as veterinarian clinics, animal shelters, pet boarding facilities, and dog daycares, as well as homes, with science - backed UV sanitizing technology,» said Annette Uda, PetAirapy's founder.

«We are fortunate to have such caring, dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our ability to treat animals through the development of new technologies and carefully designed research,» said Dr. John R. Brooks, chair, AVMF Board of Directors.

A Board meeting may be held by teleconferencing or similar technology and a Director unable to attend a meeting in person may participate in such meeting by telephone or may register a vote by mail.

Clarion pioneered groundbreaking projects in the use of Web technology, several of which were adopted by blue - chip companies and high profile organisations such as Psion, BskyB, National Trust, Heart of England Tourist Board, and various local authorities throughout the East Midlands.

Developed for thought leaders and innovators, we cover topics ranging from internal issues such human resources, board and volunteer management to technology to tax and legal matters, news and, of course, raising funds.

He built outward from the wall and canvas, incorporating nontraditional materials such as plastics, foam board and video recording technology.

In this mobile performative intervention, Muñoz employed a bike trailer carrying open - source technologies such as Arduino boards and electronic components used in phones and cameras to offer residents in economically disadvantaged areas of Mexico the chance to work for U.S. minimum wage, more than ten times the local minimum wage.

- Dr Roland Busch, Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens, will speak alongside major businesses such as Mars, Pepsi, the International Copper Association, and Walmart on how climate action is reflecting the scale of innovation by business

This does mean that all associations need to constantly monitor what they are doing and how responsive they can be and take on board new technologies such as Twitter, LinkedIn and online meetings to see whether these new tools add anything to their existing offerings.