Philanthropy in the 21st Century

Philanthropy in the 21st Centur

The use of mathematical models in studies on scale-up and impeller geometries in a continuous flow reactor

A modified version of the single loop recirculation model is proposed for the simulation of the dynamics of turbine and propeller agitated continuous systems. The model predictions characterise experimentally determined responses for a variety of operating conditions and a wide range of impeller speeds. The model is verified, using thin fluids, for various diameter impellers placed in vessels of different diameter. Analytical expressions are obtained for batch mixing time using a matrix technique, having formulated batch conditions by a reduction, of the continuous flow model. Experimentally determined batch mixing times appear to match the analytical solutions more favourably than the predictions of various empirical correlations. A new approach, based: on the intensity function, is suggested for the assessment of continuous mixing time. The continuous flow model parameter (q/Q), the ratio of impeller pumping capacity to system throughput, is proposed as the first dynamic scale-up rule. If held constant this criterion ensures identical residence time distributions in the laboratory and pilot plant vessels. A variance analysis assesses the merits of different feed inlet positions, for the continuous case, and shows that inlet feed directed away from the outlet stream and impeller region produces the most effective mixing. Scale-up using constant impeller tip speed is shown to provide an economic optimum for the scale-up of continuous systems

A novel policy making proposition for EV charging infrastructure management at HEI's

This paper is based on real time EV charging infrastructure development that took place at Brunel University, which is located in west of London, UK. The aim of this paper is to establish the policy making process that has stages of an initial student-staff interest survey, records of the consultation process with EV owners, results of competitive benchmarking with other HEI's and the discussion on Type 2 Mode 3 charging stations which are 240V, 32A, 7kW, 50Hz compliant with IEC 62196 and ISO 14443 Mifare standards. The first time ever PAYG concept of POD Point Ltd is explained. Benefits of using PAYG concept for charging EV are mentioned. Various other factors that played major role were also considered as follows: deciding the tariff of the electricity used by the EV owners, charging cable compatibility with charging station, hours of operation, creation of new enforcement rules and recommendations to provide incentives that recognise and motivate EV community

Ford Foundation: 70 Years: Delivering on a Promise to Advance Human Welfare

Reviews Ford's efforts to advance peace, poverty reduction, civil and human rights, women's rights, education, and other issues through support for emerging leaders, social justice movements and networks, new organizations, and expanding opportunities

VUE: Civic Investment in Public Education Winter 2012, Number 32

The Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR) at Brown University partnered with Public Education Network to highlight the findings of PEN's National Commission on Civic Investment in Public Education, which met for 18 months and issued its final report in May, 2011. AISR dedicated its Winter 2012 issue of Voices in Urban Education (VUE) to the topic of civic investment in public education. The fifteen members of the National Commission for Civic Investment in Public Education have performed an extraordinary service for this nation and for America's schoolchildren. The Commission's work was ably led by co-chairs Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education (1993 -- 2001) and Linda Darling-Hammond, world-renowned education scholar and professor of education at Stanford University. Other members included leaders from the corporate, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors; educators; researchers; and public education support organization leaders from around the country. Together they shared a commitment to expand civic knowledge and support of public education through citizen involvement. Contents:The National Commission for Civic Investment in Public Education by Wendy PuriefoyReaffirming the Dream: The Case for Civic Investment by Richard W. Riley and Linda Darling-HammondA Story of Civic Investment in Public Education by Susan V. BerresfordThe Right Funds for Reinvestment by Erwin de LeonA Failure of Philanthropy: American Charity Shortchanges the Poor, and Public Policy is Partly to Blame by Rob Reic

Adapting safety plans for autistic adults with involvement from the autism community

Background: Autistic adults are at greater risk of self-harm and suicide than the general population. One promising intervention in the general population is safety planning. We aimed to seek advice from autistic adults and others in the autism community on how to adapt safety plans for autistic adults. Methods: We conducted focus groups with autistic adults (n = 15), family members (n = 5), and service providers (n = 10), about their views of the Autism Adapted Safety Plan (AASP). We also conducted interviews about the acceptability of the AASP with autistic adults who had developed an AASP (n = 8) and with service providers who had supported them (n = 8). We analyzed the focus group and interview transcripts using thematic analysis. Results: Theme 1 highlights conditions needed to make the process of creating the AASP acceptable for autistic adults. This included creating the AASP with someone they could trust and at the right place and time, when they were not in distress or in crisis. Theme 2 describes how safety planning needed to be a creative, flexible, and iterative process. Autistic adults may need help in expressing their emotions and identifying coping strategies, which can be supported through visual resources and suggestions from the service provider. To ensure that the AASP is accessible in times of crisis, it needs to meet the autistic adults' preferences in terms of formatting and how it is stored (i.e., hard copy or electronic). Conclusions: The AASP is a potentially valuable intervention for autistic adults, provided that the process of creating it is flexible and sensitive to individual needs. Further testing of the AASP to assess its clinical effectiveness in reducing suicidal behavior could provide a life-saving intervention for autistic adults